Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 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 Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 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? 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!

3 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+5.3"18% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+8GB (5GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)25% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
176 PPI	vs	+207 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (853x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Blu Studio 5.3 D500 SingleSIM	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2012	4/1/2015
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	81 x 150 millimeters (3.19 x 5.91 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 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
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	176 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	512MB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	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	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
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (853x480) 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
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	10 hours
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Wi-Fi hotspot • Touch-focus • Image stabilization Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)	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)