Asus Padfone 2 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Padfone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 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 Xcover 3 X Asus Padfone 2 (64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Asus Padfone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)

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14 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+312 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+4.7"4% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP158% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2140 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Asus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2012	4/1/2015
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2140 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	10 hours
Standby	352 hours (14.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • ASUS SonicMaster sound • ASUS Waveshare UI • HDMI 1.4a • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi hotspot • Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g • Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Padfone 2 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)