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LG Magna (3G H500) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)

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

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5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) Compare LG Magna X
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Magna (3G H500)

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Magna (3G H500)} 21 Advantages LG Magna (3G H500) vs Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (3.5GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)18%
Thinner
vs11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI86%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs158 PPI
+5"37%
Larger screen
vs3.65"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2540 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)37%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
ModelMagna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Other model namesLusacell LG Magna H500, LG-H500, LG C90 Magna H500TRTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690L
Country or region availableMexico
Mexico
Australia
Australia
BrandLGSamsung
Release date4/1/20155/1/2012
Depth10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 139.8 millimeters (2.75 x 5.5 in)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI158 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage8GB (3.5GB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2540 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours6.6 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)660 hours (27.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan, White, Gold
• LG Optimus UI 4.1
• Knock Code, Quick Selfie
• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Magna (3G H500)Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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