Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Apple iPhone 6S Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/9/2015 8:38 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:06 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 6S Plus X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	26 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)37% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+401 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP137% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+2750 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Sapphire GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	iPhone 6s Plus A1634, iPhone 6s Plus A1687 CDMA, iPhone 6s+
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/1/2015	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2261 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	64GB (55GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 A1634 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1687 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)