Samsung S5690 Galaxy Xcover in Malaysia Price, Specs & Review

Built for rough handling rather than raw speed, this one is rated IP67, so it shrugs off dust and survives a dunk in up to a metre of water for half an hour. That's the main reason to consider it over a regular budget phone from the same era. Samsung S5690 Galaxy Xcover price in Malaysia starts from RM1250.

Inside, it's modest by any standard: an 800 MHz Marvell MG2 chip, 512 MB RAM, and just 150 MB of onboard storage, though a microSD card up to 32 GB fills that gap easily. The 3.65-inch screen runs at 320 x 480 pixels, fine for calls, texts, and basic apps but not much else. Android 2.3 Gingerbread runs the show.

Camera-wise, you get a 3.15 MP rear shooter with LED flash and no front camera at all, so this isn't one for selfies or video calls. The 1500 mAh battery is small, but so is the phone's power draw. Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, and FM radio round out the connectivity, making it a durable, no-frills option rather than a daily driver for heavy use.