Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Pure edition 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 Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare Motorola Moto X Pure edition 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? Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB)

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20 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+515 PPI149% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.7"27% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh36% 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)16% Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11% Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
IP52 certified	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

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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Model	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola Clark	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2015	4/1/2016
Depth	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	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 X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 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
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	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+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	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
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)	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)