RugOne Released Xsnap 7 Pro Smartphone
The smartphone features a magnetically detachable action camera, offering 2.7K recording in a compact, mobile-integrated form factor.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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RugOne has released the Xsnap 7 Pro, a new smartphone equipped with a detachable action camera module that records 2.7K video at 30fps. The device is designed to consolidate action camera functionality into a standard smartphone chassis.
Why it matters
By integrating a 39-gram detachable camera with 64GB of onboard memory into a smartphone, RugOne aims to eliminate the need for users to carry separate, dedicated rugged recording devices.
The Xsnap 7 Pro features a 6.67-inch display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset, and 12GB of RAM. The detachable camera operates wirelessly within a 50-meter range and provides 40 minutes of continuous shooting time.
The players
RugOne
A developer of ruggedized mobile hardware focused on integrating specialized sensing modules into consumer smartphones.
MediaTek
A semiconductor company that designs system-on-chip solutions, including the Dimensity series used in mid-to-high-tier mobile devices.
The details
The system utilizes a magnetic attachment point on the rear of the phone, which serves as a charging dock for the 39-gram camera module. Users operate the hardware via the Xsnap Go app, which manages the wireless data transmission from the camera's 64GB of built-in storage. The handset itself is rated for submersion up to five meters and shock resistance of up to 1.5 meters, protecting the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 silicon inside.
Timeline
RugOne unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro in Berlin at IFA 2026 in September 2026.
The device reached release in October 2026.
Global retail availability is planned for October 2026.
The Tech Race
RugOne is challenging the dominance of standalone action cameras by embedding similar hardware directly into the smartphone ecosystem. The company is currently positioning its integrated sensor suite against the established form factor of the GoPro Hero series.
Users can access the Xsnap 7 Pro for an early-bird price of €799 via Kickstarter or the standard global retail price of $999. The device enables immediate action-camera recording without needing a second device or separate SD card management.
The takeaway
RugOne has successfully merged high-capacity battery power with modular camera hardware. Interested users should monitor for third-party durability tests to see if the magnetic module remains secure during high-impact activities.
Further reading
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