4G LCD IP68 Smartphone

Samsung SM-G525F Galaxy XCover 5 2021 Global TD-LTE (Samsung G525)

Samsung · Announced Mar 2021

About Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 arrives as a compact, rugged‑styled smartphone built around a 5.3‑inch Color PLS TFT LCD screen that delivers a modest 720 by 1440 pixel resolution. Encased in dimensions of 71.6 mm wide, 147.1 mm tall and just 9.2 mm thick, the device weighs 172 grams, making it easy to grip while still feeling solid enough for demanding environments. Powered by Android 11 out of the box, it pairs the operating system with 4 GiB of RAM to keep everyday tasks responsive, and a single‑SIM slot keeps connectivity straightforward.

Energy comes from a 3000 mAh battery, which aims to provide enough endurance for a full day of moderate use, especially when the display’s modest resolution helps conserve power. Though the hardware is modest compared to flagship models, the combination of a durable build, a clear LCD panel, and a clean Android experience positions the XCover 5 as a practical choice for users who prioritize reliability and simplicity over cutting‑edge specifications.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.3 inch
Type
Color PLS TFT LCD display
Resolution
720x1440
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Screen-to-body
68.8%
Active area
60.2 × 120.41 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Exynos 8 Octa 850 S5E8380
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G52
Process
8 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
4 GiB
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Main
4608×3456 · 1× optical visibility
Front
2560×1920 visibility
Dimensions
Size
71.6 × 147.1 × 9.2 mm
Weight
172 g
Water resistance
IP68
MIL-STD
MIL-STD-810H
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, A2DP with aptX codec, AVRCP, DIP, HCRP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery
NFC
NFC A, NFC B
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
FM radio
Yes
LTE · 12 bandsTD-LTE · 3 bandsUMTS · 5 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (12)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66) bands
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
  • LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (3)
  • TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
  • TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (5)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
  • UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Carrier
Telstra Corporation Limited Vodafone Australia
Markets
Australia, Europe (Australia, NZ)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software, Face Recognition
Regulatory
Data status
Final

Model Variants

1 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

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