HTC One mini (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One mini 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 One mini (4G) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

4.1
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare HTC One mini 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!

13 Advantages HTC One mini (4G)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)8% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+342 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+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
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core11% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(back) 4.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 2MP21% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% 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
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 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 One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	AT&T HTC One mini 601n 4G LTE, HTC One mini LTE 601s, HTC M4	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2013	4/1/2016
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 132 millimeters (2.49 x 5.2 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 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 One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.1% (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)	342 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One mini (4G)	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	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 EMEA: 900/1900/2100 - ASIA: 850/900/1900/2100 - AT&T: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600 - ASIA: 900/1800/2100/2600 - AT&T: 700/850/1700/1900/2100	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
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	4.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 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" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1456x1088 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 One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One mini (4G)	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	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13.1 hours	13 hours
Standby	692 hours (28.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One mini (4G)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Stealth Black, Glacial Silver, Blue • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • HTC Beats Audio • Dual frontal stereo speakers • UltraPixel camera • Slow motion video Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One mini (4G)	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)