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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 18Points
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X
1.3"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

472
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core
+8GB (5GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)30%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+480x800 pixels196%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+4.5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.3"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs472 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+63 grams (2.21 ounces)144%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
207 PPIvs+392 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
1.5GB LPDDR3
eMMC
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
ModelGalaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover 3 G388FGalaxy Watch 46mm (4G LTE) SM-R805UZSAXAR, Samsung Galileo
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)South AfricaIranIsraelNew ZealandPakistan
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/20158/1/2018
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)63 grams (2.21 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front
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.
5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI392 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatTizen 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Chipset64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC7000ULARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh472 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Silver
• Straps: Onyx Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Basalt Grey
• Compatible with standard 22mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)Galaxy Watch (46mm SM-R805U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)1.244W/kg (head), 1.733W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)feature not registered
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