Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs LG Eclipse 4G LTE 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 LG Eclipse 4G LTE X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	vs	14 Advantages LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
+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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2200 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+318 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP162% 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
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F	Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G LS970, LG LS970
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	4/1/2016	10/1/2012
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 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)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	feature not registered
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	32GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
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	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4192x3144 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
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)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • DLNA • 3G/4G mobile hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	LG Eclipse 4G LTE (LS970)
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