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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Blu Life Pure (L240i)

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

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Compare Blu Life Pure X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 09Points
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life Pure (L240i)

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Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Life Pure (L240i)} 13 Advantages Blu Life Pure (L240i)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2200 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2020 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)20%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
ModelGalaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Life Pure (L240i)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389FBLU Life Pure L240i, BLU L240i
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)ChinaNew Zealand
(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date4/1/201612/1/2013
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)69.4 x 142 millimeters (2.73 x 5.59 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 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)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600MhzPowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC
32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh2020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• Air gestures
• DTS Surround sound enhancement
• Panorama photo
• Screen protector included
• PE Case included
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Blu Life Pure (L240i)
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
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