I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with this rugged model that's half the price - and didn't regret it

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is available now for $599. The phone is built to perform in all conditions with a MIL-STD-810H certification, removable battery, and multiple hardware buttons for quick access in the field. The phone is powered by an older processor and limited to 128GB of internal storage. View now at Samsung As the weather improves and more people head outside to enjoy nature, it's a good time to consider a phone that can handle the elements. Samsung's latest rugged smartphone, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro, is a smartphone designed to do just that, and it's reasonably priced with a sleek form factor, available on all three major US wireless carriers. Also: The best rugged phones you can buy (including Samsung and Oukitel) The first thing I noticed after taking the phone out of the box was its excellent in-hand feel. This is a phone you can really hold onto, as the four sides have integrated bumpers with inset areas around the frame to help your grip ... Read full article.