“Small and light, but powerful” The identity of the special smartphone attached to the chest of US soldiers

2023-09-23 01:34:25
Equipped with the Galaxy S23 TE model. /Samsung Electronics Newsroom US

Samsung Electronics unveiled two new tactical smartphones, ‘Tactical Edition’ (TE), for the U.S. Department of Defense. This military edition was specially produced by incorporating durability and tactical features into the Galaxy S23 and X Cover models.

Samsung Electronics’ US newsroom announced on the 23rd that “Galaxy S23 TE and X Cover Pro TE models will be sold in the United States starting today.” However, as it was developed for military use, it is not sold to general consumers.

Samsung Electronics’ new tactical smartphone, the ‘Galaxy XCover Pro TE (Galaxy XCover Pro Tactical Edition)’ model. / Samsung Electronics

According to Newsroom, these models received the highest rating of IP68 for dust and water resistance. IP68 is the level at which the mobile phone operates normally even if submerged in 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. It can also be connected to tactical radios, drone feeds, laser range finders, external GPS, etc. For security purposes, a ‘stealth mode’ that blocks wireless signals was also introduced. They all weigh 8.5 ounces (240 grams), which is relatively light. “(This TE model) is as powerful as the rugged laptops that tactical teams traditionally use, weighing several pounds, but is lightweight and compact,” the newsroom said. “This allows soldiers to reduce their load and carry things like ammunition, medical supplies, food or water.” “We can redistribute weight to mission essentials.”

In particular, the X Cover Pro TE focuses on durability. It is designed to withstand extreme altitude, temperature, vibration, and humidity in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense standards, and is said to be able to withstand falls from a height of up to 1.5 meters. To prevent discharge during missions, the battery use time has been increased and it can be replaced. It also supports ‘glove mode’, which allows you to use the touch screen while wearing gloves.

Samsung Electronics’ new tactical smartphone ‘Tactical Edition’ (TE). This military edition is the Galaxy S23 TE and

The S23 TE appears to have focused on features such as the display and camera. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 2nd generation was used as the application processor (AP), and a high refresh rate display that adjusts up to 120Hz was applied to view maps and mission data in detail. It is also equipped with a 50-megapixel camera so that soldiers can take high-resolution images and videos even in low light. It is said that a military-grade case was developed together to enhance durability.

“Samsung’s TE solutions are proven to help soldiers be better prepared, better informed and better equipped to stay ahead of the dangerous situations they face on the battlefield,” said Brad Haczynski, executive vice president of B2B at Samsung Electronics. “With the Galaxy S23 TE and Galaxy

Meanwhile, this is not the first time Samsung has unveiled a military smartphone. The Galaxy S9 TE and Galaxy S20 TE were produced in 2019 and 2020, respectively. At the time of the unveiling of the Galaxy S9 TE in 2020, Taher Bebehani, an executive in charge of B2B business at Samsung Electronics North America, said, “The development of the Galaxy S20 TE was conducted at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense.” He added, “This product will help soldiers on the front lines gain an upper hand in the field.” “We will provide safe solutions to help.”

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