Samsung Rolls Out Rugged Galaxy Phone, Tablet for Frontline, Field Workers

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Move over, iPhone 14: Samsung is bringing its rugged Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro tablet to the US.

Designed specifically for frontline and field workers, the dust-and-water-resistant handsets feature 5G connectivity, end-to-end security, a replaceable battery, and "ruggedized durability" to withstand extreme altitudes, temperatures, vibration, and humidity.

Samsung also threw in several functions "tailored to unique work environments." Emergency service responders, for instance, can program device keys to turn their handset into a walkie-talkie through push-to-talk. And, in wet conditions or environments where gloves are required, Touch Sensitivity settings can be adjusted to increase the screen's receptiveness.

The XCover6 Pro and Active4 Pro also allow for a significant increase in maximum volume, making it easier for users to hear notification pings in a busy hospital ward or on a noisy construction site. "These devices help frontline and field workers get the job done from anywhere there's a connection, whether they're on their feet, in trucks, or at stores," Chris Balcik, head of mobile B2B at Samsung Electronics America, said in a statement.

Slender but tough, the 0.4-inch-thick phone and tablet are each protected by a layer of Corning's scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, and weigh in at a portable 8.3 ounces and 24 ounces, respectively. The XCover6 Pro can withstand drops up to 5 feet, while the Active4 Pro is protected from falls of up to 3 feet.

Both are powered by Samsung's One UI and 6nm octa-core processors. The XCover6 Pro comes with 128GB of storage and support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, while the Tab Active4 Pro offers 64GB or 128GB out of the box and built-in Sub6 5G and