Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:11 AM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	vs	10 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2200 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	via Micro-USB
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)34% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)55% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+316 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+4.65"3% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	One Touch Idol Ultra
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F	Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra 6033A, 6033M, 6033Q, 6033X
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	4/1/2016	4/1/2013
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	68.5 x 134.4 millimeters (2.7 x 5.29 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 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 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
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	7.2/5.76 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 6033A: 850/1900 - 6033M/6033Q: 850/2100 - 6033X: 900/2100
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 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 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 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	via Micro-USB
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Red, Yellow, Green, Turquoise • Included adapter for 3.5mm • Multitouch 10 points Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Alcatel Idol Ultra
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered