Samsung may be giving its next rugged phone an unusual feature
A new chipset and trademark hint at a Galaxy XCover phone built for more than durability.
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Samsung appears ready to add built-in RFID scanning to upcoming rugged Galaxy phone
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Samsung is preparing to expand its rugged lineup with a device expected to be called the Galaxy XCover Scan. A mysterious smartphone carrying model number SM-G778B recently surfaced in Geekbench benchmark records alongside trademark filings for the new brand name, signaling an impending launch. [1][2]
The benchmark entry reveals Qualcomm's Dragonwing Q-6690 processor powering the handset. Beyond standard connectivity like 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and ultra-wideband (UWB), the processor stands out by directly supporting built-in RFID scanning, an uncommon feature on consumer devices that enables warehouse workers to track and scan inventory directly from their phone. [1][2]
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Rugged Samsung Galaxy XCover Scan leaks with unusual feature
The next-generation Samsung Galaxy XCover is apparently just around the corner, as two leaks point to the imminent launch of the Galaxy XCover Scan, which appears to feature a Qualcomm Dragonwing ARM processor and an unusual feature.
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