Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/3/2019 9:22 PM, updated: 6/16/2022 9:40 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)

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3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	28 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
+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)
+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	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (42GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)20% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+422 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.5"44% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(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 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage 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
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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Sony Xperia 10+ I3213 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2015	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic 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)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
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	600/50 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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
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, Navy, Silver, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)
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