If you indulge in a rugged and active lifestyle, conventional smartphones may not be for you. True, Samsung's S2 is one of the most desirable Android-powered handsets the world has ever seen. However, it will not hold up against the intense abuse if you are constantly running around rain or shine. Having the elements damage this high-end handset will inevitably result in paying too much on repairs. After all, it does come packed with all the cutting-edge hardware technology has to offer. If you are looking for a phone that can withstand the elements as well as the abuse, Samsung has the phone that you have been searching for. This is the Galaxy XCover.
There have been a number of tough handsets in the past. However, this is all they have to offer. Most of them lack the modern features you look for in modern mobile technology. Sure, they will allow you send a text message and place a call. However, that's just about it. That's as far as their features go. This will not be the case with this sturdy mobile device by the Korean tech giant.
The Samsung Galaxy XCover comes with a 3.65 inch capacitive touch screen. This will allow you to enjoy more from a touch user interface. It packs an 800 MHz Marvell MG2 single-core processor. Coupled with the Android OS version 2.3 (Gingerbread) pre-installed on the phone, you will go beyond the performance its processor has to offer. Since the phone is powered by Gingerbread, you will get to enjoy more energy efficiency and apps from the Android Market.
Aside from the benefits offered by its operating system, the phone comes with IP67 standard certification. This goes beyond being scratch resistant. The Samsung Galaxy XCover is dust resistant. Dust particles are one of the major causes of damage in mobile phones. Since these particles are microscopic, they can get into the small opportunities and create havoc on a phone's internal components. This will not be the case with this handset.
IP67 standard certification also means that the phone is shock resistant. This means that it can withstand the occasional drops and falls. The amount of force this smartphone can take will quickly damage conventional mobile phones.
Dropping the phone in water happens to us all the time. Sadly, this is one of the major causes for your smartphone's death. This will not be the case with this new smartphone. It can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for as long as 30 minutes. This will not cause any damage to the phone.
As you can see, this handset can take a monumental amount of abuse and still make you enjoy modern Android features. This is what makes the Samsung Galaxy XCover more than just a rugged smartphone.