Samsung is bringing the rugged Galaxy XCover Pro to AT&T customers, the South Korean giant announced over the weekend. Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is part of AT&T's Frontline Workers and First Responders program. Also, it's a FirstNet device, which means that it's been built in partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), an independent agency within the federal government.
Since it's a rugged
smartphone, it makes perfect sense for the Galaxy Xcover Pro to feature an IP68
rating and MIL-STD 810G certification, which means the phone is reliable in
high altitude, humidity, and other severe conditions.
Other important features
specific to FirstNet-ready devices that are packed inside the Samsung Galaxy
XCover Pro include mobile point of sale (mPOS) support, POGO pin charging, and
the ability to connect to Band 48/Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS). Also, it
features two programmable buttons that can activate various apps, including
FirstNet Push-to-Talk and AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk solutions.
Specs-wise, Samsung Galaxy
XCover Pro sports a large 6.3-inch full HD display, 4GB RAM, dual-camera
(25MP+8MP), NFC (Near Field Communications) support, 4,050 mAh battery with
fast charging, and fingerprint sensor. The smartphone was originally introduced
in the US by Verizon in early 2020. Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
is available for purchase via AT&T for US$ 510.