HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X HTC Desire 500 (506e) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare HTC Desire 500 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 (VE SM-G389F)

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!

9 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)1% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+217 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow 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
1800 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013	4/1/2016
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 5.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.1 hours	13 hours
Standby	435 hours (18.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head)	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)