Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 powered by Android4.1 and 1Ghz dual-core CPU

Samsung's "rugged" Xcover2 phone has been released and would be available in stores by last week of February 2013. The features of the latest phone has been improved to match the current standards. The Korean manufacturer claims that the Galaxy Xcover 2 is "the ideal smartphone for active explorers who are enjoying outdoor lifestyles and seeking a durable mobile device with essential smartphone capabilities."

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 key specifications

• 4-inch WVGA TFT LCD display
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• 4GB of on-board storage expandable upto 32GB
• 5-megapixel rear camera & front VGA
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, A-GPS, Glonass
• Li-ion 1,700mAh battery
• 130.5x67.7x12 mm
• Weighs 148.5 grams

The pre-loaded applications on this phone are ChatON messenger, S-Cloud, S Voice, Best Shot, Smart Stay, Cardio Trainer pro and apps from the Samsung Hub like Readers Hub, Video Hub, Game Hub and Music Hub.