MWC 2013: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2, Jelly Bean's inside the rugged body.

Overview
Yeah, Samsung has presents the useful device for its loyal users all over the world again. The arrival of the Galaxy Xcover 2 is slightly more surprising because the specifications that gets a lot of updates from the previous series. Now the news came from our sources that attended the MWC 2013 Event yesterday in Barcelona, Spain. 

So, what makes this device's so special?

Well, maybe it's a mandatory question for those of you who are still not familiar with figures of Galaxy Xcover 2. Let's discuss from the scratch, yeah after earlier in the year 2011 we know that Samsung has released the First Galaxy Xcover series which had tolerances against water and dust with IP67 certified. For more clearance, Let's look at the comparison below.

Interface and Design

The fact's the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is the strongest device to fulfill your needs in technology to date. Why's that so?

Well, Samsung Galaxy Xcover is true is one phone that doesn't rely on physical security alone, but we know there is a role that is critical hardware behind the resistance to water and dust. Since its first appearance in 2011, Samsung Galaxy Xcover has taking a lot of public attentions by its privileges. In the specification actually not too special considering this is the first series of the iconic Galaxy Xcover powerful smartphone. This phone comes to the market by introducing a 3.65-inch screen that offers a resolution of 320*480 pixels at 158ppi pixel density. Pretty simple really if you look at the specifications of the screen. According to the official specs of the Galaxy Xcover, the device has dimensions about 121.5 x 65.9 x 12 mm ( 4.78 x 2.59 x 0.47 inch ) and 100gr for weight. Also comes with IP67 certified which has resistance to water for 30 minutes at a depth of 1m and resistance to dust makes this device well known in the early days of its appearance on the market two years ago.

source PCAdvisor

MWC 2013, Barcelona, Spain - But who would have thought the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 has been supplied by the best work from Samsung? Well, The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2's brings the dimension measuring 130.5 x 67.7 x 12mm ( 5.14 x 2.67 x 0.47 inch ) with the weight's about 148.5 gr. Lets head to the front side of Galaxy Xcover 2's, we see there is a 4.0-inch screen which has been increased to 480*800 pixels at 233ppi pixel density. It becomes an incredible achievement of Xcover Galaxy 2 when we compared the screen from its predecessor that still using a 320*480 pixels at 158 ppi. And don't forget the device is also added with the latest TouchWiz UI integration with the special features that  exclusively added by Samsung. The PopUp Play, is one of the special features from Samsung that allows users to be able to play the video even if the device is still multitasking. One more additional feature's Smart Stay is a feature that relies on the front camera that allows users to turn off the device's screen automatically when you are asleep and will light up after seeing you awake. 

source engadget

The new Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is trying to presents a new look, new technology and fresh display to its users. If we take a look at the image above, we can assumed that the device's looks a little bit slim and more simple than its predecessor with rounded shape in every corner of the device. And the front facing buttons are looks so friendly too, with three integrated buttons. These buttons are the Menu/Options button on the left, back button on the right, and the home button on the center. The following buttons are collaborated with the footprint steel-based motive surrounding the device that exclusively designed by Samsung. 

Battery Life 

Galaxy Xcover - Battery life is definitely one of the very important things behind the success of a device, its not shocked us that many peoples are very selective in choosing the device which has enough battery life. Many of the cases that I have encountered  which the reasons of most people selling their old device is now dominated by disappointed with the battery life, so it is quite bothersome each user if every day should  charging the device forcefully. Things like this are trying to be minimized by Samsung through the Galaxy Xcover 2 device. Well, this might be our tolerance when in the first series Galaxy Xcover only applied the Lithium-Ion 1500mAh battery. The Battery life on the first Galaxy Xcover specification can exactly survived for 24 days (660 minutes) for Standby on the 2G network and talk time up to 9 h, and for the 3G usage, the battery can last for 17 days (500 minutes) and talk time up to 10 h . Maybe for some people,the battery specification above still can't compensate what's the users needs. That is why many people who have looked forward to the Galaxy Xcover 2.

source PCAdvisor

Galaxy Xcover 2 - The fact's, Samsung is always pay attention to detail not only for the interface and display sector, but the battery is also get many improvements if we compared it again to its predecessor. Yeah, i think this is the right answer for those of you who still searching for more details of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2. This time, Samsung brings a Lithium Ion 1700mAh Battery since it's out of the box. At the official specs, The battery can be able to survives up to 570 h (standby mode) and talk time up to 10 h 50 min for 3G network. Hopefully the battery life isn't give us a bad performances when it paired with the hardware and OS.

Hardware and Multimedias

Galaxy Xcover - If we talk about the hardware of the device, it would be good if we decided to take our attention at the predecessors first. Basically, the first Samsung Galaxy Xcover is enough supplied by some qualified hardware and operating systems which are quietly powerful at the time it was launched. Just imagine the perfomances of a single core processor 800Mhz Marvell MG2 which paired with only a  512MB of RAM that from now on it's a basic low-end specs. Another visible things that we can see from the predecessor of Xcover 2 is a little bit slim than the present device in the context of body and dimensions, but the interfaces of the Galaxy Xcover device's still shows the classic form of other Samsung's Android devices in 2011 era. The previous version's also presents a 3.2MP rear-facing camera accompanied by LED Flash with the autofocus, and geotagging abilities. Unfortunately, in the first appearance, the device's not fully supported by a front-facing camera. So, Who would have thought this device is able to compete? In fact if a device can have the continuity in its production, so it can be concluded that the device is absolutely accepted by the market, and it looks like the fate of the first Xcover series is being taken by the latest successor's Galaxy Xcover 2. 

source CNET

Galaxy Xcover 2 - Having had periods of improvement for over the past two years, Samsung has been trying to meet what is desired by the market through the Galaxy Xcover 2. Let's look at the hardware, Samsung's really considered to what's the best specs for the successor of this Xcover series. This is evident with the addition of a Dual-Core 1GHz Krait processor and the support of graphics processing units Mali-400mp. You do not have to worry again with your multitasking activity because there had been prepared by Samsung 1GB of RAM memory which is dedicated to improving the multitasking quality and satisfaction of the users from its predecessor. To convince you that this device is already much improved, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is equipped by a 5MP camera with LED flash that can record HD video at resolutions of 720p @ 30fps. At this time, the 'improved' Galaxy Xcover 2's exclusively brought to you by Samsung with a 0.3MP front-facing camera to convice the users that the device has a lot of improvement since its first appearance two years ago. 

OS and Storages

Galaxy Xcover - After mentioned the interface and hardwares, now we only need to review the OS and storages to further ensure the device's worth for your consideration. But it was not right when we don't compare to its predecessor first. the Operating System on the first version of the Xcover is already integrated in time. the Galaxy Xcover's already entered the market with presents the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. It's still uncertain whether the OS's getting updated or not, but if the device is get the OS updates, I definitely can't guarantee that the new OS will be well-optimized to the device because the hardware specs is fitting for Gingerbread only. But when we review a little bit for media storage, this device is actually already got enough support for the purposes of storage space. Samsung only provides 150MB of free space built-in storage, and the support of MicroSD card slot that can hold up to 32GB. However, in order to compensate for the users needs are very diverse in recent years, the storage capacity is not meet what users expect. Well, seeing the case Samsung's put their big hopes to the successor of the Xcover which has experienced much improvement including the storage capacity. And here's the Galaxy Xcover 2.

source engadget

As expected, the device also has many improvements in the operating system and storage too. This is a significant improvement when compared to the other features that have been upgraded from its predecessor. Just imagine, what would happen if the latest Android Operating System's 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is applied on a rugged smart phone as the Galaxy Xcover series? Yes, it becomes a real fact when we look at the official specs of Galaxy Xcover 2. Comes with pre-installed 4.1.2 Jelly Bean that will be the central interests of this Xcover 2 device. So if you are included in an adventurer who can't be bothered and busy with the OS updates, this device will answer all your needs with Jelly Bean optimization since you opened the box. In terms of storage, the device also has been getting a lot of changes from its predecessor. According to the official specs, the device is scheduled to presents a built-in 4GB storage, besides that there's a MicroSD slot which is  ready to accommodate up to 32GB of external storage. So, with an improvement in the storage sector, I hope this device can make you more freely in storing your files.

source CNET

Overall
The New Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is the best way for you to take it wherever you go without getting worried about the handset. Obviously, the Xcover 2 is an Android OS 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with the Dual-Core 1Ghz processor that have a durability against water and dust (IP67 certified). Just keep in mind that other special features from Samsung are also take a part in this bussiness. Called it the Smart Stay and PopUp Play features that will makes you to more exploring about the device. The 5MP with LED Flash is on the back of the device, this time the device's equipped a front-facing 0.3MP camera. The battery performance's look good by the appearance of the Lithium-ion 1700mAh Battery. If you're included in a multitasker mania, Don't be sad because Samsung gives a 1GB of RAM to compensate your needs. Finally, Samsung has provided a built-in 4GB Storage with the MicroSD slot that can hold up to 32GB. I'll updates soon if the latest news about the availability of this device has been announced.  So, what do you gonna do when the device's on your hand? 

Special thanks for our sources ( credit: PCAdvisor || engadget || CNET )