Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/14/2016 8:37 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 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 J3 (SM-J320P)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+2600 mAh18% 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
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

29 Common items in both devices

1.5GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320P	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	4/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 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	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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	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	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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	10 hours
Standby	349 hours (14.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	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, Gold	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.251W/kg (head), 0.123W/kg (body)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)