Samsung’s rugged Galaxy XCover 7 Pro, identified by model numbers SM-G766U and SM-G766U1, has received FCC certification, hinting at an imminent launch. This device will be the successor to the Galaxy XCover 7, bringing improved durability and upgraded specifications. The FCC filing confirms support for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, as well as triple-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz), Bluetooth 2.4GHz, and NFC.
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro Nears Launch with FCC Certification and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
The smartphone recently appeared in the TUV Rheinland and Geekbench databases, confirming the most variants: SM-G766B (global), SM-G766U/U1 (U.S.), and SM-G766W (Canada). The US variant (SM-G766U1) is listed to core an octa-core Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with 1×2.50GHz, 3×2.40GHz, and 2×1.80GHz CPU and Adreno 810 GPU in Geekbench. The new benchmark scores are 1,157 and 3,288 for single-core and multi-core performance, respectively.
It is based on Android 15 with One UI 7 with either 6GB of RAM (5.21GB usable). Expected specifications include a 4,265mAh battery, but the rest remains unconfirmed. Official specifications are sparse, so the recently launched Galaxy XCover 7 offers a glimpse of what to expect. IP68 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810H certification, Gorilla Glass Victus+ — the XCover 7 is a rugged smartphone made for arduous conditions.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro features a 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT display with a 60Hz refresh rate and improved touch sensitivity for gloves. The phone will be powered by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD. For cameras, it has a 50MP rear sensor and a 5MP front shooter. Additional features will include a user-replaceable 4,050mAh battery, a customizable XCover key, barcode scanner support via Knox Capture, Dolby Atmos audio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, and POGO pins.
FAQs
What processor does the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro use?
It features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset.
When will the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro launch?
An exact date is unknown, but FCC certification suggests it’s soon.
