Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:01 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 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 Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

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 Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)138% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% 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	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 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	+3000 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

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

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+16 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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	盖乐世 C8 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7100ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	9/1/2017
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 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)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (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	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)