Nokia 6500 slide vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6500 slide 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 Nokia 6500 slide 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

0.1mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare Nokia 6500 slide 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!

1 Advantage Nokia 6500 slide	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
32MB SDRAM	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR347 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (20MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)204 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)64% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+207 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+4.5"105% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP18 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
900 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh144% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	Nokia 6500 Slide, Nokia 6500 Sliding	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2007	4/1/2016
Depth	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	46.5 x 96.5 millimeters (1.83 x 3.8 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 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
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~33.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 3rd edition	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64MB (20MB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 4GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	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
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	352x288 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5M	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	900 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	13 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6500 slide	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors Steel, Black • 256 MB Micro SD Memory Card • TV-Out Cable CA-92U • Secondary camera only video calling Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6500 slide	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)