Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2015 8:22 AM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2200 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)38% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)2% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
207 PPI	vs	+233 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Galaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200NFC, Samsung Golden VE
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	3/9/2014
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA986
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	Vivante GC1000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gray • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200N 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)	1.14W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)	0.636W/kg (head), 0.533W/kg (body)