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Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro

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  • Bat21
  • ynf
  • 08 Jul 2020

cliefan, 07 Jul 2020Can I see some camera samples? I'm considering purcha... moreI do not think this opinions page allows putting images.
But if you want a phone for just the camera, then there are obviously better choices out there. Though it seems It decent enough when no digital zoom is involved. You can buy online through Amazon camera optical zoom adapters that you can attach to the phone. But it would have to be without a protective cover on it.
It would be would nice if OTTER BOX came out with a protective case where you could clip on their version of Optical Zoom Lens adapter that could be adjustable up to 5x optical zoom. That is quick clip on and clip off. So you that do not have to remove their case.

Similar to these ones at Amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=smart+phone+zoom+optical+lens&dc&ref=a9_asc_1

or these ones on Ebay,
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=smart+phone+optical+telescopic+zoom+lens&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=smart+phone+optical+telescope&_osacat=0

With a cheap clip on zoom lens, this might be an ok camera for my uses. I still consider this phones camera to be a mid range camera, so far. I am going to do so research the clip-on Optical telephoto lenses and see if I can possibly make something work with my Otterbox cover staying on, so I don't have to take it off.
Samsung should have though this out. "Humm ...We will make a rugged phone, you can carry extra batteries, perfect for the hiker crowd. Oh and they like to take pictures of landscapes and animals..they will love it".. How about adding an optical zoom feature so we don't have to get real close to that Grizzly bear that we see off in the distance. Or zoom in on that geographic feature 3 kms away on another ridge line to make a better picture.
Personally I think adjustable optical zoom 3x should standard on all cameras. But thats just me.

    Bat21, 07 Jul 2020Real world testing continued, Camera: I am getting used to... moreCan I see some camera samples? I'm considering purchasing the phone and I am a bit concerned after reading your review. Thanks.

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      • Bat21
      • ynf
      • 07 Jul 2020

      Edgy, 23 Jun 2020Bat21, Thanks for your review/comments. Is there a diffe... moreI bought mine in Canada from the local major phone network provider, "Telus" on line. I assume they get it directly from Samsung. Same as the USA phone network provider, "Verizon", they sell it on line since April I think. Of course you can probably buy direct from Samsung.
      I do not know how it works with Microsoft, or if it does at all.

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        • Bat21
        • ynf
        • 07 Jul 2020

        Jei, 04 Jul 2020I spent over a 1000.00$ on this phone and it isn't wor... moreI has no issues what so ever with day to day use. I have sent pictures from the grocery store by text or have sent photos in email. All work as easy as ever, banking, map navigating no issues at all. I had a note 4 which is still a good basic phone, but this is solid.
        Did a navigation drive for about an hour with my phone on and it hardly used more then 20 % of my battery. love it lasting all day and I dont let get below 20 and pull it off charge around 90- 95% most nights.
        One tough rock solid phone so far and other software issues with browsers ( Firefox, Chrome, Puffin) or emails.
        Camera I am starting to learn to work with its optical limitations

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          • Bat21
          • ynf
          • 07 Jul 2020

          Virusul, 29 Jun 2020I have the same issues with camera, i come from an A8 2018 ... moreReal world testing continued, Camera:
          I am getting used to the downgrade from the Galaxy Note 4 to this. It does not take bad pictures of your regular family pics types. Did some low light shots and video with blood red moon rising in low dusk light. It preformed reasonably, well as long as you do not use digital zoom at all. Then you get some rough edges. Even with that by keeping the camera steady I was able to get some good quality low light pics of people holding the rising moon in their hand at 1/3 digital zoom. But basically a point shoot basic camera.
          Earlier in I was taking tons pictures of a garden area at sunset. I tried out the "Pro mode" feature. This allows you to refine the colors/contrasts/tints and then take your shot, especially with shadows in the garden. Basically like using photo shop before you take the picture. It does help make the colors more realistic to your eye then how the phone camera is sensing them. But its like whats the point?. Just take the shot and modify at home where you have a bigger screen to look at the image. But I could see using taking museum photos or colorful landscape shots and will use it sometimes.
          Someone said you can get optical zoom lenses you can slip over your smart phone lenses, but probably not with my otter box defender case on it, like mine. It would be neat if there is something like that so I can get away from cartoon quality pictures with max digital zoom.
          Any one ever used those on other phones?.

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            • JLK
            • 06 Jul 2020

            Doug Jensen, 05 Jul 2020I like everything about my Xcover Pro--except that spare ba... moreJust search the internet for EB-BG715BBE.

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              • Doug Jensen
              • km3
              • 05 Jul 2020

              Jei, 04 Jul 2020I spent over a 1000.00$ on this phone and it isn't wor... moreSounds like a user problem.

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                • Doug Jensen
                • km3
                • 05 Jul 2020

                I like everything about my Xcover Pro--except that spare batteries are still not available. I moved to its Android 10 from my V20's Android 7, so adapting to that change was my only slight effort. I re-purposed my V20 to be an audio and video player.

                  Jei, 04 Jul 2020I spent over a 1000.00$ on this phone and it isn't wor... moreIt's certainly no high end phone, but seriously, composing posts and texting is troublesome on yours? When I do that on mine I feel no difference compared to the P30 Pro of a family member. Could there be something wrong with yours?

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                    • rRU
                    • 04 Jul 2020

                    I spent over a 1000.00$ on this phone and it isn't worth 5$. Extremely slow and overly sensitive screen make daily use frustrating. I only purchased it because my old active battery was dying after 4 to 6 hours. I wish I never switched. Even writing this review is troublesome. Theres more issues but to be honest it's a pain just texting.

                      Zakalwe, 03 Jul 2020I don't know. Just from the design and pictures I doub... moreThx. I will look into your good suggestions.

                        FenCPH, 02 Jul 2020Does anyone know if the poco charger for xcover field pro w... moreI don't know. Just from the design and pictures I doubt it: the Pro's pogo pins are left and right of the USB-C port, while the FieldPro's pins seem closer together, as its USB-C is elsewhere (on the side, not the bottom).

                        Have you looked into the pogo chargers/cradles designed for the Pro?

                        Cradle:
                        https://koamtac.com/accessories/power-charging-accessories/charging-cradles/galaxy-xcover-pro-charging-cradles/

                        Vehicle mounts:
                        https://www.gamberjohnson.com/products/samsung-galaxy-xcover-pro-charging-cradle-cigarette-lighter-connector
                        https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-SAM9PU

                          Does anyone know if the poco charger for xcover field pro will work with the xcover pro?

                          Thx

                            Using the device since a week from a note 10+ which was too fragile.

                            The biggest cons is the poor screen with light bleed in the corners and indeed (very blue or yellow with the night filter, apparently not more tunable). You get used to it however. The second issue is that it can be very slow at some times and hang.

                            Otherwise it seems solid and having two sims and on top of this a third slot for a micro sd is great. Happy to have a jack and USB- C back. Battery is OK but nothing exceptional.

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                              • 29 Jun 2020

                              Bat21, 23 Jun 2020Real world testing. The camera. My biggest negative with t... moreI have the same issues with camera, i come from an A8 2018 that had much more details on the photos with just one 16 mp sensor than this dual camera 25 mp, the details are missing are over processed and over saturated , the grass color is off, much to neon green also the exposure is over kill , and the screen is dull, for this price and AMOLED is a must.

                                Bat21, 14 Jun 2020Testing continued: FM Radio I tried downloading and using ... moreThe app that works for FM on Xcover Pro is called:
                                RADIO and is version 10.1.00.42

                                  I just received my first SPARE battery, (45$) from Hong Kong.
                                  The new battery arrived with 34% charge, and it's charging now in the phone, as I have not found a proper external charger as I had for the Note 4.
                                  So far I'm quite satisfied with the XCover Pro.

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                                    • 24 Jun 2020

                                    Bat21, 23 Jun 2020Real world testing. The camera. My biggest negative with t... moreThats sad to hear :( I remember when I go from J5 2015 to A5 2017, pay more than 2x of the J5 price, and I saw that sometimes it took worse photos than cheaper phone, I mean the quality when you zoom the photo on grass or trees, lack of detailes. Its sad that they put this camera setup in this price range. Lucky I have DSLR, but in work, or in bad weather condition is good to have nice camera in phone to make a quick photos

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                                      • Edgy
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                                      • 23 Jun 2020

                                      Bat21, Thanks for your review/comments.

                                      Is there a difference in the phone based on purchase location, Microsoft or Samsung?
                                      Any difference in apps from those locations?
                                      I have an s7 Active that has multiple cracks in the case and the screen has several black spots. I need a rugged phone!

                                      I am very interested in your further testing of photo and video capabilities.

                                      Thanks!

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