Earlier this week, Oppo expanded its F series with a new rugged smartphone, the F27 Pro+ 5G. This introduction marked the company’s first step towards ensuring military-grade durability within the product line.
The smartphone is powered by MediaTek chipset and Full HD+ display and is designed to combine power and performance. However, in February, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 appeared on the market.
This is the South Korean tech company’s first rugged smartphone to be launched in India. Thanks to its military certification, programmable button for customizable shortcuts and IP68 protection, it is guaranteed to be water, dust and drop resistant up to 1.5 meters.
Here we take a look at how these two rugged smartphones stack up against each other in terms of durability, features and overall performance.
Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7: A comparison
| Feature | Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 |
| IP Ratings | IP66, IP68, IP69 (these standards certify that the phone can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and even water immersion for up to 30 minutes at a time) | IP68 |
| Durability | 360-degree Armour Body, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, wet touch and glove mode |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2412), AMOLED, 120Hz, 950 nits | 6.6-inch FHD+ (1080×2400), 60Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM | 8GB | Up to 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 with One UI 6 |
| Main Camera | 64MP (f/1.7), 2MP depth sensor (f/2.2) | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP (f/2.2) | 5MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 67W fast charging | 4050 mAh |
| Additional Features | In-display fingerprint sensor | Programmable key for shortcuts |
| Colours | Dusk Pink, Midnight Navy | N/A |
| Price | Rs 27,999 (8GB+128GB), Rs 29,999 (8GB+256GB) | Rs 27,208 (Standard), Rs 27,530 (Enterprise) |
| Availability | Pre-order on Oppo e-store, Amazon, Flipkart and offline stores; Sale starts June 20 | Samsung.com, Samsung’s EPP portal |
| Warranty | N/A | 1-year (Standard), 2-year (Enterprise) |
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.