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We've noted that the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is classed as a rugged smartphone, yet it looks quite attractive.
The USB and headset slots have protective hinged covers, the backplate is held down by a screw, and inside the back there's a seal around the edge and a second seal around the battery.
SIM and microSD card slots are under the battery. To cap it off, the screen is made from Gorilla Glass.
We subjected the Samsung Galaxy Xcover to a few tests to find out how rugged it really is. We dropped it semi-accidentally a few times, including against the edges of metal filing cabinets, onto pavements and down the stairs. There wasn't a scratch on the chassis.
We tried to scrape scratches on the screen with a knife. No joy.
We took the Samsung Galaxy Xcover on a run, stowing it in the sweaty back pocket of our training bottoms, and it weathered the storm. We even sat the handset under a running tap for 15 minutes, and it survived that too, although a little water did seep under the backplate.
