Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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

10/9/2016 10:53 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core138% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+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
Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)43% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
(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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+3510 mAh60% 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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2015	9/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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.	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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	CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	3510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	499 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)	feature not registered