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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Huawei Nova Plus (L01)

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

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Compare Huawei Nova Plus X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 03Points
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Plus (L01)

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!

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Nova Plus (L01)} 22 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core138%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3340 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
ModelGalaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Nova Plus (L01)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover 3 G388FHuawei nova Plus MLA-L01 32GB, Huawei Milan
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)South AfricaIranIsraelNew ZealandPakistan
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date4/1/201510/1/2016
Depth10 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)75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Chipset64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC7000ULQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat6 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
โ€ข Emotion 4.1 UI
โ€ข 450 nits screen brightness
โ€ข DTS sound
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข VoLTE

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Huawei Nova Plus (L01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)feature not registered
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