The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 5G (SM-G556B) is a rugged Android smartphone designed for durability and use in demanding environments. It features a 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT display with a 1080 × 2408 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen also supports increased touch sensitivity for use with gloves, making the phone particularly suited to fieldwork and industrial environments. The device measures 169.0 × 80.1 × 10.2 mm and weighs approximately 240 grams.

The XCover7 is powered by an octa-core processor with CPU speeds of up to 2.2GHz and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 1TB. It supports 5G Sub-6GHz connectivity, along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS and a USB Type-C connection. The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports dual-SIM functionality through a nano-SIM and eSIM, depending on market availability.

For photography, the Galaxy XCover7 has a 50MP f/1.8 rear camera with autofocus and an LED flash, while the front-facing camera is 5MP with an f/2.0 aperture. Video recording supports Full HD at 30 frames per second, and the rear camera does not include optical image stabilization. The phone is equipped with a 4,050mAh removable battery, with Samsung rating it for up to 20 hours of LTE internet use, up to 21 hours of Wi-Fi internet use, and up to 18 hours of video playback under its specified test conditions.

As a rugged device, the Galaxy XCover7 is built to withstand harsher conditions than a typical smartphone and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It was originally launched with Android 14, but Samsung's current update records show that the SM-G556B has received Android 16 updates, including a July 2026 security update.

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GENERAL
Brand: Samsung
Model: Galaxy XCover7 5G
Model Number: SM-G556B
Form Factor: Rugged smartphone
Operating System: Android
SIM: Dual SIM
SIM Type: Nano-SIM + eSIM
S Pen Support: No

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 169.0 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm
Weight: 240 g
Frame: Ruggedized body
Front Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Back: Ruggedized rear cover
Water/Dust Resistance: IP68
Military Standard: MIL-STD-810H
Colors: Black

MAIN DISPLAY
Type: PLS LCD
Size: 6.6 inches
Resolution: 2408 x 1080 pixels
Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Pixel Density: Approximately 400 ppi
Color Depth: 16 million colors
Refresh Rate: Up to 60 Hz
Peak Brightness: Up to 500 nits
HDR: Not supported
Touch Sensitivity: Enhanced
Glove Touch Support: Yes

PROCESSOR
Processor: 6 nm Octa-Core processor
Model/Platform: Not specified by Samsung
CPU: Octa-Core
CPU Clock Speeds: 2.2 GHz, 2.0 GHz
Process Technology: 6 nm
Architecture: 64-bit

MEMORY AND STORAGE
RAM: 6 GB
Internal Storage: 128 GB
Storage Expansion: Supported
Memory Card Slot: microSD
Maximum Memory Card Capacity: Up to 1 TB

REAR CAMERA
Main Camera: 50 MP wide
Main Camera Aperture: f/1.8
Autofocus: Yes
Dual Pixel Autofocus: No
Optical Image Stabilization: No
Ultra-Wide Camera: No
Rear Flash: Yes
Optical-Quality Zoom: No
Digital Zoom: Up to 10x
Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, digital zoom

FRONT CAMERA
Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Autofocus: No
Camera Type: Front-facing camera

VIDEO
Rear Video Recording: Up to FHD 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion: Up to HD at 120 fps
Video Playback Resolution: Up to FHD 1080p at 60 fps
Maximum Supported Playback Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60 fps
Video Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

BATTERY
Capacity: 4,050 mAh typical
Type: Removable
Video Playback: Up to 18 hours
LTE Internet Usage: Up to 20 hours
Wi-Fi Internet Usage: Up to 21 hours
Audio Playback: Up to 85 hours
Wireless Charging: Not supported
Wireless PowerShare: Not supported
Fast Charging: 15 W
Charging Port: USB Type-C
POGO Charging: Supported

CONNECTIVITY
Mobile Network: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
5G: Sub-6 GHz
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Bluetooth: 5.3
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C
USB Version: USB 2.0
GPS: Yes
Satellite Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Wi-Fi Direct: Supported
3.5 mm Headphone Jack: Yes

SENSORS
Accelerometer: Yes
Barometer: No
Fingerprint Sensor: No
Gyroscope: Yes
Geomagnetic Sensor: Yes
Hall Sensor: No
Ambient Light Sensor: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes

AUDIO
Speakers: Single
Stereo Sound: Not supported
3.5 mm Headphone Jack: Yes
Headphone Connection: 3.5 mm / USB Type-C / Bluetooth
Audio Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

SOFTWARE AND FEATURES
Operating System: Android
Launch Operating System: Android 14
Current Official Operating System: Android 16
Samsung One UI: Supported
Samsung DeX: Not supported
SmartThings: Supported
Samsung Smart Switch: Supported
Samsung Knox: Supported
Knox Capture: Supported
XCover Key: Supported
Barcode Scanning: Supported
NFC Payments: Supported
Face Recognition: Not supported as a biometric hardware feature
Biometric Security: No fingerprint sensor

DURABILITY
Water Resistance: IP68
Dust Resistance: IP68 certified
Military Standard: MIL-STD-810H
Drop Resistance: Up to 1.5 m under Samsung's specified test conditions
Front Glass Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Glove Touch Support: Yes
Wet Touch Support: Yes
Replaceable Battery: Yes

PORTS AND PHYSICAL FEATURES
Charging/Data Port: USB Type-C
USB Version: USB 2.0
SIM Tray: Nano-SIM
eSIM: Supported
microSD Slot: Yes
Fingerprint Reader: No
Volume Buttons: Yes
Power/Side Key: Yes
XCover Key: Yes
3.5 mm Headphone Jack: Yes
POGO Charging Contacts: Yes
Replaceable Battery: Yes

SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Security Updates: Supported through February 28, 2029
Software Updates: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades
Current Official OS: Android 16
Latest Verified Security Patch: July 5, 2026
Software Updates: Subject to Samsung's regional update policy

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 5G (SM-G556B)
Replaceable Battery
USB Type-C Cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Documentation
SIM Ejection Tool: Included
Wall Charger: Not included