Glad to see you on my review. Each of us probably wants to stand out among the crowd, but not everyone succeeds in this. For example, a classmate decided that by purchasing a smartphone Samsung G390 Galaxy Xcover 4 has become so cool, but to be honest, I didn’t see anything good for 17,000 rubles.

I can only emphasize that the screen resolution, brightness, support for two SIM cards and a good main camera are good. And there are no questions about the sound. Otherwise, I think that the model is a failure and the smartphone cannot be classified as a budget option. More details from technical characteristics You can familiarize yourself with the capabilities and features of this smartphone model in the next section.

It’s true that a classmate is still using it and doesn’t complain, he let me hold the device in my hands and I started fiddling around with it as usual, nothing good after half an hour of use, and besides, the device warmed up quite quickly. Let's take a closer look at all the pros and cons of this smartphone and give it a reasonable rating.

I didn't like it right away appearance phone. I prefer rectangular models; in our case, these curves only spoil the whole picture. The thickness of the case is average, although the manufacturer cannot have any questions about the build quality. I tested it for deformation, there are no third-party sounds or creaks coming from the case. The screen size is 5 inches, for me this is the best option, the phone fits perfectly in the hand and fits great in the pocket. As I noted above, the resolution and brightness of the screen are at a good level, and even in sunny weather you can work with the phone and safely understand everything in it. He bought a gray model, I don’t even know if these phones are sold in other colors. Well, now let's move smoothly to the moment of analyzing the phone's performance.

A four-core processor with a clock frequency of 1400 MHz is not the best performance. But my classmate actually plays games in pairs, watches videos on the Internet and doesn’t complain about the performance. But for some reason, in my hands the phone was terribly slow in places. By the way, in terms of security, there is no fingerprint scanner function and this is a big minus. Built-in memory in the phone Samsung G390 Galaxy Xcover 4 16 GB, RAM - 2 GB. If the main memory is not enough for you, then you can safely connect a memory card. Actually, we figured out the performance: not everything here is as we would like to see.

But I don’t have any questions about the main camera, the photos really turn out to be of excellent quality, the main camera is 13 MP, and the front camera is 5 MP. The phone also provides various photo and video settings. The video is recorded, if I'm not mistaken, in Full HD quality.

A battery with a rechargeable capacity of 2800 mAh is not good, although among Samsung smartphones this is not the weakest indicator. The battery itself is non-removable, but it is precisely because of this parameter that I would not immediately consider purchasing the phone.

But it supports two standard-sized SIM cards, which is not bad. I also have no questions about the sound quality produced by the two external speakers. In fact, I briefly told you about all the points, but it’s up to you to decide.

I would strongly advise you not to get involved with this device, for which I give it a well-deserved rating of three in terms of price-quality ratio.

Video review

2017 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 will still be released in Europe - we will present you with its exclusive technical specifications, photos, videos, price and release date. Let us remind you that waterproof shockproof smartphones with military level of protection Galaxy Xcover are released every two years (for example, in 2015 and 2013), which makes the release of a gadget for extreme sports enthusiasts even more intriguing.

According to the data we received, the Xcover 4 smartphone complies with international standards. It is claimed that the model is completely dust-proof and can withstand an hour-long immersion under water to a depth of one and a half meters.

In addition, the shock resistance of the device has been tested according to military standards, but specific parameters are not specified, except for resistance to drops and extreme temperatures. Typically, for custom gadgets, the method of 26 drops on all sides onto concrete from a height of 122 cm is used.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4

Protected Galaxy smartphone Xcover 4 works in GSM networks/ 3G / LTE and has two SIM card slots. It is equipped with a 4-core microprocessor clocked at 1.4 GHz, RAM 2 GB and 16 GB permanent memory. Supports installation of a MicroSD card up to 256 GB. The work is carried out in the Android 7.0 operating environment.

Visual information is displayed on a 5-inch IPS touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a dots per inch density of 294 PPI. Operation with gloves is recognized. The main camera has a 13 MP sensor with F/1.9 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. There is panoramic shooting, HDR, face recognition and the ability to apply geotagging. Front camera received a 5 MP sensor with an F/2.2 aperture.

The microphone is equipped with an active noise reduction system; a 3.5 mm jack is used to install the headset. Positioning on the ground is carried out using global satellite systems GPS and GLONASS, as well as using A-GPS cell tower triangulation technology.

Other interfaces include:

Dual band Wi-Fi A/B/G/N with Wi-Fi Direct and tethering function.
Bluetooth LE 4.2 + A2DP.
NFC.
FM radio.
Micro USB 2.0.

Sensors available include, at a minimum, an accelerometer, a compass, and a proximity sensor. The capacity of the built-in lithium-ion battery is 2800 mAh. Overall dimensions are 146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm with a weight of 172 grams, while the availability of the gray case is known.

Waterproof shockproof smartphone of 2017, and the start of its release (sale date) is scheduled for April 24. The price in the UK will be 250 pounds, in the rest of Europe – 260 euros, in other regions – about 300 USD.

The model is intended for use in open work areas, hiking and extreme sports. Specifications are preliminary and will be confirmed or adjusted after the start of active sales. In addition, the developer reserves the rights of retailers and buyers.

Although they are niche, they are attracting more and more attention. After all, you never know whether your brand new gadget will fall from a height or into water. And here protected parameters will come in handy. Well, the niche will always be occupied by manufacturers, especially since there are not so many gadgets, especially branded ones. Well, since we’re talking about brands, it’s worth paying attention to Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4.

What's new in the fourth generation

Back in 2016, the predecessor of the protective line from Samsung was released - the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phone. The smartphone did not have advanced technical characteristics, but given that the line was quite established, the third generation found buyers. So the device boasted a resolution of 480x800 pixels, an entry-level processor and a 2200 mAh battery. And, of course, its main feature was its protective body. Moreover, we are not just talking about dust and water resistance; the design of the case directly declares its protective capabilities, although in a restrained manner.

Actually, because of the design and brand, this device is of interest, especially among Samsung fans. In this regard Samsung Galaxy Xcover4 will continue the established tradition. Despite the fact that the device was announced only on March 1, some data regarding the characteristics of the new device have become known. In particular, the branded feature in the form of physical buttons located under the display will remain here. The impact-resistant textured bumper will also remain; thanks to the notch on the frame, the gadget is comfortable to hold in your hand.

Well, the key point is security. The IP68 standard could not be avoided here, i.e. from excellent protection against immersion in water, water jets and dust. But such a standard will surprise few people, so the developers made a device that was certified according to military standards. It is resistant to extreme high and low temperatures, salt water, and shock or strong vibrations. If you don’t compare the gadget with little-known Chinese manufacturers, where only dust and water protection is emphasized with a brutal body, you probably won’t find competitors with such certification.

Technical Parameters

As noted, the technical component of Xcover has always been mediocre. But in this case the parameters have been tightened up a bit. Firstly, the 4.99" display received HD resolution, and secondly, a 2800mAh battery. Thirdly, the 13MP camera received high-aperture optics with f1.9. And the processor frequency has increased to 1.4 GHz, although today this still remains an entry-level solution.

In the USA, a protected one was lit for the first time samsung smartphone Galaxy Xcover 4, the release of which should definitely please fans of branded “all-terrain” gadgets.

Almost two years have passed since the release of the previous device in the line, and it seemed that the Koreans could consign it to oblivion. However, fortunately, this is not the case: Galaxy Xcover 4 with model number SM-G390F has already been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Specifications

So far, very little is known about the “unkillable” new product. According to the data from the certificate, the smartphone runs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat and supports WiFi networks in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

"Extract" from Samsung specifications Galaxy Xcover 4 from the Wi-Fi Alliance database

Unlike the likely flagship Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy Xcover 4 probably belongs to the middle price range and has “filling” similar to smartphones Galaxy lines A of the latest generation.

The predecessor of Xcover 4 - Xcover 3 received a 4.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480×800 pixels, which was very modest even by the standards of early 2015, a quad-core Marvell Armada PXA1908 processor (4 x ARM Cortex-A53 64 bit), 1.5 Gb of RAM and 8 Gb of built-in flash -memory.

Protection class Galaxy Xcover 4

The previous Xcover 3, which has now been discontinued, met international protection standards - “civilian” IP67 (from water and dust) and military MIL-STD-810G (resistance to salt, dust, moisture, rain, vibration, solar radiation , shock and high/low temperatures), which was developed by the US Department of Defense.

Most likely, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 will comply with the more modern IP68, like the Galaxy S7, which implies, in particular, the ability to be immersed in water (fresh) to a depth of 1.5 m for 30 minutes without affecting the performance of the smartphone.

Release date

It was initially assumed that Galaxy Xcover 4 will be released in September 2016. It was assumed that the device would have 2 Gb of RAM and a flash drive with a capacity of 16 Gb, a 4.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, and the OS would be Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Perhaps this is exactly how events would have developed, but suddenly an attack fell on Samsung in the form of a series of explosions flagship Galaxy Note 7 is literally in the hands of buyers. For this reason, the Koreans clearly had to pause some projects.

It is likely that the Galaxy Xcover 4 will be released in March, like its predecessor.

Brief summary

There is no doubt that the new product will become an ideal companion not only for professionals or extreme sports enthusiasts, but also for everyone who leads an active lifestyle. And, unlike the Galaxy S7/S8 Active, it should be sold not only in the USA, but supplied to other countries, including Russia.