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TL;DR
- A new leak suggests that Samsung has begun work on its next generation of rugged devices.
- The company is reportedly testing a new phone with model number SM-G766B, which could be launched next year as the Galaxy XCover 8 Pro.
- A Pro version of the Galaxy Tab Active 5 is also in development and could arrive alongside the rugged phone.
After launching the Galaxy XCover 7 earlier this year, Samsung appears to have started work on the next model in its rugged phone lineup. The upcoming device could be a better successor to the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro from 2022 onwards and could hit the market next year.
new report from galaxy club It has been revealed that Samsung is currently developing a new phone with model number SM-G766B. Although the company has not revealed any details about the device, its model number suggests that it could be the successor to the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, which carries model number SM-G736B. Based on the naming convention of Samsung’s Galaxy XCover lineup, it is speculated that the device could hit the market as Galaxy XCover 8 Pro.
In addition to the new Galaxy XCover model, Samsung appears to be developing a new rugged tablet as part of the Galaxy Tab Active lineup. According to the report, the next tablet will be the Pro version of the Galaxy Tab Active 5, which was launched along with the Galaxy XCover 7 earlier this year.
At this time, there is no information about any hardware upgrades Samsung may have in store for its next generation of rugged devices. Expect more details to emerge in the coming months.
