Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro Surfaces with battery size online

Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro has surfaced online and could be launched soon. The expected handset’s model number and a likely launch timeline were previously tipped. Now the battery details of the phone have been found on a certification site. The alleged rugged smartphone is expected to launch as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, which was unveiled in July 2022. Notably, Samsung introduced the Galaxy XCover 7 in India in February.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro Battery Size

A battery with model number EB-BG766GBY has been spotted on the Safety Korea website. The battery has a nominal capacity of 4,265 mAh and a typical capacity of 4,350 mAh. A Galaxy club report claims this is the battery of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro. If true, the alleged Galaxy XCover handset will have a larger battery than the 4,050mAh cell in the Galaxy

Launch of Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro (expected)

An earlier report suggested that the Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro with model number SM-G766B is in the works. It is expected to hit the market around mid-2025, along with a new Galaxy Tab Active model. They are tipped to arrive after the launch of the Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy A56 model. Other details about the rumored rugged smartphone and tablet are not yet known.

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 with MIL-STD-810H certification and an IP68 certified build was launched in India in February this year. It was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Tab Active 5 in select global markets. The rugged tablet is yet to be launched in India.

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 price in India starts at Rs. 27,208, while the Enterprise Edition cost Rs. 27,530 at launch. The standard and Enterprise Editions offer a one-year and two-year warranty respectively. The phone comes in a 6GB RAM and 128GB built-in storage configuration.