Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Sony Xperia T3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2015 8:22 AM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Sony Xperia T3 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+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	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)4% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)43% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+277 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.3"18% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh14% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 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)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Sony Xperia T3 D5103, Sony Xperia T3 D5106, Sony Seagull
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2015	6/1/2014
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)	77 x 150.7 millimeters (3.03 x 5.93 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928-2
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 D5103: 900/2100 - D5106: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE D5103: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - D5106: 700/1700/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 T3 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
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	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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	666.7 hours (27.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
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, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Visor TRILUMINOS • Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Exmor RS sensor • Sony ClearAudio+ • ANT+ support • WiFi Miracast • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)
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