It's easy to picture this rugged camera phone in James Bond's toolkit, and the Xsnap 7 Pro earned itself an award at IFA 2026. So where is it?
Rugged phones are a major niche for phones. POV cams are a popular niche in action cameras. What if the two got together?
The Xsnap 7 Pro is a rugged camera phone that has earned an Innovation Award at the IFA 2026 exhibition. Unlike most smartphones, it combines durability with a built-in detachable action camera. This innovative feature sets it apart from the competition, as it's designed to withstand impacts better than other phones. The phone itself boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 12GB RAM, and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset.
Its 9300mAh battery can fully charge the detachable camera 20 times. The detachable camera has a 50MP resolution and uses magnets to attach to ferrous metal surfaces, making it highly versatile for various scenarios. It also features a 133-degree field of view, image stabilization software called "SteadyX," and multiple shooting modes such as slow-mo, distortion correction, and free-frame video.
However, despite the award at IFA, the Xsnap 7 Pro is still listed as "Launching Soon" on Kickstarter, indicating that the company might not be as confident in its launch as the award suggests.
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