HTC Desire (A8182) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X HTC Desire (A8182) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare HTC Desire 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!

3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8182)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+252 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)26 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
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)19% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4.5"22% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	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
1400 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + 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
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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+14 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 (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	HTC Triumph, Desire US A8182, HTC Bravo	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2010	4/1/2016
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (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)	252 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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	7.2/2 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	CSD, 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 (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 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	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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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
	HTC Desire (A8182)	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 (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	13 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8182)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call control	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	Not 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, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8182)	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.)	feature not registered	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)