Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)

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

9/5/2016 10:31 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Go X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+207 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2200 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1305 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Waterproof (IP?)
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)40% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)2% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Xperia Go (ST27a)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Sony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	(Latin America)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2015	7/1/2012
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
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.	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Go (ST27a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1305 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)	0.89W/kg (head)