Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2015 8:22 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:00 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) 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!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+2390 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)23% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)

8GB (5GB available)

60Hz

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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Model	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E XT1527, Motorola Moto E2	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	2/25/2015	4/1/2015
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	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
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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	150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,17)	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
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	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	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	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)