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product_id: 299318849
title: "Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version)"
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price: "₨11856"
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# IP68 Waterproof & Dustproof Replaceable 3000mAh Battery + 15W Fast Charge MIL-STD 810G Rugged Durability Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version)

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** ₨11856
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Tough, Trusted, and Always On: The Galaxy XCover 5 Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** ₨11856 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/299318849-samsung-galaxy-xcover-5-sim-free-android-waterproof-rugged-smartphone)

## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for the Bold:** Rugged MIL-STD 810G certified design means your phone survives drops, dust, and water — so you don’t have to worry about life’s rough edges.
- • **Power That Keeps Pace:** Swap batteries on the go or juice up fast with 15W charging — no more downtime when you’re chasing deadlines or adventures.
- • **Security You Can Trust:** Samsung Knox delivers enterprise-grade vault-like protection, keeping your data and work safe whether you’re remote or on the move.
- • **Glove-Friendly Touchscreen:** Stay productive in any weather — the screen responds even with gloves or wet hands, perfect for outdoor meetings or urban commutes.
- • **Dual SIM, Double Efficiency:** Manage work and personal lines seamlessly with dual SIM support — ideal for global professionals balancing multiple networks.

## Overview

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is a rugged, waterproof Android smartphone designed for professionals who demand durability and security. Featuring MIL-STD 810G certification, IP68 water and dust resistance, a replaceable 3000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, and Samsung Knox security, it supports dual SIM functionality and enhanced touch sensitivity for use with gloves or wet hands. This UK version runs Android 11 with One UI 3.1, making it a reliable companion for both fieldwork and everyday business.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) at desertcart UK.

Review: Fantastic Phone - The phone is perfect for what I need, a smaller, waterproof, rugged phone that will surely last for a long time and the replaceable battery option is great too. I wanted a Samsung that didn't have an OLED as I've experienced screen burn and the LCD on this won't have that issue. Of course the screen quality won't be as crisp as an OLED but the screen isn't too large either so it's more than good enough. Some reviews mention the XCover key (side red button) and how it's easy to accidentally press, however if you go into the settings and make the activation based on a long press then this won't be an issue, you can even disable the button altogether so this hasn't been an issue at all for me (screenshot shown). Overall a good phone and just what I need, highly recommended.
Review: It's dual SIM - I got this as a dual-SIM phone as I currently have two phones one with a UK SIM and one with a Canadian one. They are both BlackBerry, which is the source of most of the discomfort I have with this phone. The good is that after a few teething hitches, the dual-SIM functionality works fine, and that is one of my primary requirements. The second was to run travel-related apps, including NHS, airlines, parking meters, immigration and so on, which are not supported by the BlackBerry OS. This it does fine, so no problems there. Of course it runs all the other Android apps that I was never permitted to download from Google, as it doesn't support BlackBerry (I assume because BlacBerry runs Android through some form of middleware, thereby preventing Google from accessing data on the phone, which I liked). The third was size. my phone goes in my shirt pocket, and I didn't want anything too big to fit in it, or too top heavy to stay in it. For this, it is also OK, though I have to be a little careful, but at least it is supposed to be rugged and waterproof, for those little accidents. So all in all, it fits my needs. That said, the special key on the side is a real nuisance. To wake it up you push the start button on the right side, but you inevitably have your hand around the phone, therbey triggering the special key on the opposite side. If you see people wandering around with a light in their pocket, you now know why. I have basically switched it off as it was a pain. The camera is OK, better than the BB at night, and mostly, but not always better during the day. The sound quality is not very good, and it only has a single speaker (the BB has two). It doesn't work with my Bluetooth headphones, for some reason, though it works with most other stuff. Mainly I miss BB functions, as the BB integrates many different business-related bits from Outlook etc, and provides you with a single overview inbox including all mails, phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp and so on, and clicking on any of them takes you to the appropriate app. Very useful, I find. Maybe there is something similar in Android/Samsung, but I haven't found it yet. The loss of the physical keyboard is a pain, but I knew that was the price to pay. But all in all, if I can't get completely happy with it, there is always the new and upgraded BlackBerry, supposedly coming out in the Autumn...

## Features

- Galaxy Enterprise Edition: get a complete package of mobile technology, services and security— with 3 years’ enhanced support.
- Samsung Knox: Whether working on the move or from home, rest assured your device and data are safe. Samsung Knox delivers vault-like security, data protection and faster authentication.
- Designed for durability: The IP68 rating helps protect your Galaxy XCover 5 from water and dust, so you can worry less about your phone. And it meets MIL-STD 810G standards, meaning its durable enough to withstand drops.
- Increased touch sensitivity: use your Galaxy XCover 5 even with gloves on or if your hands get damp in rain or snow.
- Replaceable battery: When you need a boost, either swap it out with a fully charged extra battery or use the 15W Fast Charging for a quick power up.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08X7BL32G |
| Audio jack | USB-C |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. (included) |
| Battery power rating | 3000 Milliampere Hour (mAh) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 89,036 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 3,368 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Colour | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (65) |
| Date First Available | 12 Mar. 2021 |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| GPS | GPS receiver |
| Human interface input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 171 g |
| Item model number | SM-G525FZKDEEA |
| OS | Android 11.0, One UI 3.1 |
| Other camera features | 16MP F-Stop: 1.8, 5MP F-Stop：2.2 |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Phone Talk Time | 31 Hours |
| Product Dimensions | 14.71 x 7.16 x 0.92 cm; 170.58 g |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Scanner Resolution | 720 x 1560 |
| Special features | Dual SIM, Expandable Memory, Fast Charging Support, Mobile Hotspot Capability, Video Calling |
| What’s in the box | Battery, Phone, Travel Adapter, USB Cable |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Samsung
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU speed:** 2 GHz
- **Memory storage capacity:** 4 GB
- **Model name:** XCover5
- **Operating system:** Android 11.0, One UI 3.1
- **RAM memory installed size:** 4 GB
- **Refresh rate:** 60 Hz
- **Resolution:** 720 x 1560
- **Screen size:** 5.3 Inches

## Images

![Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711FpPlyrkL.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714RXwLgcAL.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71it8kgvZcL.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 SIM Free Android Waterproof Rugged Smartphone - Black, (UK Version) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RikeSwYtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Doe this phone support WiFi calling**
A: Yes. When using the phone app press menu (3 dots) then select settings and one of the options is to turn on Wi-Fi calling.

**Q: Would this phone be suitable for 8 year old child. Liking the smaller size and rugged handset. Would it still need a cover?**
A: I think that the size would be o.k. It's a good phone but I got rid of mine because it was  too small for my clumsy fingers.

**Q: what size is storage ? 4 or 64 gb**
A: 64GB storage. I think this is more like 47GB once android and basic apps are factored in. It can be expanded by adding a microSD card up to 1TB

**Q: Is this a dual-SIM version?**
A: Yes, the one I purchased is a dual sim.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Phone
*by T***R on 21 December 2022*

The phone is perfect for what I need, a smaller, waterproof, rugged phone that will surely last for a long time and the replaceable battery option is great too. I wanted a Samsung that didn't have an OLED as I've experienced screen burn and the LCD on this won't have that issue. Of course the screen quality won't be as crisp as an OLED but the screen isn't too large either so it's more than good enough. Some reviews mention the XCover key (side red button) and how it's easy to accidentally press, however if you go into the settings and make the activation based on a long press then this won't be an issue, you can even disable the button altogether so this hasn't been an issue at all for me (screenshot shown). Overall a good phone and just what I need, highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's dual SIM
*by N***. on 14 August 2021*

I got this as a dual-SIM phone as I currently have two phones one with a UK SIM and one with a Canadian one. They are both BlackBerry, which is the source of most of the discomfort I have with this phone. The good is that after a few teething hitches, the dual-SIM functionality works fine, and that is one of my primary requirements. The second was to run travel-related apps, including NHS, airlines, parking meters, immigration and so on, which are not supported by the BlackBerry OS. This it does fine, so no problems there. Of course it runs all the other Android apps that I was never permitted to download from Google, as it doesn't support BlackBerry (I assume because BlacBerry runs Android through some form of middleware, thereby preventing Google from accessing data on the phone, which I liked). The third was size. my phone goes in my shirt pocket, and I didn't want anything too big to fit in it, or too top heavy to stay in it. For this, it is also OK, though I have to be a little careful, but at least it is supposed to be rugged and waterproof, for those little accidents. So all in all, it fits my needs. That said, the special key on the side is a real nuisance. To wake it up you push the start button on the right side, but you inevitably have your hand around the phone, therbey triggering the special key on the opposite side. If you see people wandering around with a light in their pocket, you now know why. I have basically switched it off as it was a pain. The camera is OK, better than the BB at night, and mostly, but not always better during the day. The sound quality is not very good, and it only has a single speaker (the BB has two). It doesn't work with my Bluetooth headphones, for some reason, though it works with most other stuff. Mainly I miss BB functions, as the BB integrates many different business-related bits from Outlook etc, and provides you with a single overview inbox including all mails, phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp and so on, and clicking on any of them takes you to the appropriate app. Very useful, I find. Maybe there is something similar in Android/Samsung, but I haven't found it yet. The loss of the physical keyboard is a pain, but I knew that was the price to pay. But all in all, if I can't get completely happy with it, there is always the new and upgraded BlackBerry, supposedly coming out in the Autumn...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Received next day and product up and working well.
*by C***M on 19 February 2022*

Chose this phone as it has guaranteed security updates for the next 4 years (it's 5 years from global launch). Phone smaller and thinner than my Cat Phone but is supposed to be drop-proof and water-proof. I won't be putting it to the test intentionally. Easier to handle and use for normal day to day.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*