Samsung Electronics Galaxy 4G LTE Xcover PRO Rugged (IP Rated) Unlocked| Dual Sim | US Version (2022 Model) |64GB | Black - SM-G715U

Great little phone that competes with phones 10x's the price.And the best part, I can still use my wired earphones IF I want or use bluetooth. I can change out the battery and I can expand the memory to a ridiculous capacity.I have no need for Dual Sim cards, but it's there to use IF I want.No need to buy a case as it is already integrated and water proof.It has all the perks that a flagship Samsung has EXCEPT the ability to charge by laying it on a charger. That is because the backing is rubber or plastic, not metal.If you are a Samsung person, try it. You won't regret it. If you're an Apple person.... IDK.

Update: I sent the phone to Samsung for repair. They said there was liquid damage on the LCD. This was NOT covered in the warranty. The photo shows their definition of IP68. "...that rating is based on controlled lab conditions - clean fresh water, no movement, no pressure changes. Real-world scenarios...can breach seals or corrode components". My conclusion is if you use the phone outside of "controlled lab conditions" it could be damaged and will not be covered under warranty.Original review: I really wanted to love this phone & keep it for 7 years like my Galaxy S5. I bought this to replace a 3 year old XCover Pro. The screen stopped working after some "slight rugged use". I'm going to go back to less expensive phones and heavier duty cases.

This is an industrial grade phone with a user replaceable battery and there may be some sacrifices in the features to achieve that level of durability. There appear to be 4 different versions of this phone in the US. The SM-G715A is ATT only and is currently listed on the ATT website as compatible. The SM-G715V is Verizon only. The SM-G715U is supposed to be unlocked but ATT does not currently list it as compatible on their website. It is supposed to work on Verizon. This might account for some of the problems that have been reported. It is also possible that the 3G shutdown last year caused problems for any phone, carrier or plan still using it. The SM-G715U1 is factory unlocked with no carrier specific bloatware on the one I received. I put a Page Plus Verizon MVNO SIM into it and it immediately started working with no trouble. ATT specifically lists the U1 model (but not the U) as compatible with ATT but I have not tried it. I ran the IMEI against the T-Mobile compatibility checker and it showed compatible but have not tried it. None of the Galaxy Xcover PRO models appear to be compatible with Spectrum Mobile available only to Spectrum internet customers. Although Spectrum advertises a BYOD option and runs on Verizon, they only accept a limit number of higher end phones and this isn't one of them. Bottom line seems to be if you want an XCover PRO that is compatible with most providers and carriers, get the U1 model but check with your cell provider first. You might have to pay a little extra for this one. If you only need Verizon or ATT you might save money with the carrier specific "V" or "A" versions or even the "U" version for Verizon. The factory box should be marked with the model and you can always check the "About Phone" option under "Settings" for the exact model if there are problems activating. Running the IMEI against the provider or carrier's website or contacting your provider and have them check it should also work but of course you have to have the phone in hand to do either one. When buying a phone off the internet, the option to return it if it doesn't work or is not as advertised is something to consider.

The phone is pretty good and it can take a hit. When it does fall it usually comes apart with the back and battery flying off. I highly doubt it's waterproof with how easily the back just looks off. For the price it's a descent phone. Good customization of the physical buttons and the fingerprint sensor works fast.

I bought this phone to use as a mini tablet and for that use it works great. Of course the phone had a generous discount. Because it was unlocked there were none of the nagging notices from a phone company to sign up. Cheap tablets cannot compare to a quality phone for performance.