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Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) 18Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)

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!

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603) vs Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)1%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+2800 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+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

22 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+15 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

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
ModelMoto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play DTV XT1603 Dual-Sim, Moto G 4th GenGalaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)(Europe)ChinaNew Zealand
(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/20164/1/2016
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater 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 G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/2600 (Bands 5,7,28)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (Dual TV XT1603)Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
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