Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs ZTE Nubia Z5S 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 ZTE Nubia Z5S X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

19Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	19 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+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	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)22% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)32% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+441 PPI113% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% 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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh5% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	ZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	4/1/2015	1/1/2014
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 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)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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	42/5.76 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
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)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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: White, Black • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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