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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs LG Extravert 2 (VN280)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs LG Extravert 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Extravert 2 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 29Points
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(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!

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Extravert 2 (VN280)} 1 Advantage LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
+8GB (4GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)60%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+207 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
+4.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps979 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh120%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)31%
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9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 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)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
 
ModelGalaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Extravert 2 (VN280)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389FVerizon LG Extravert 2 VN280, LG VN280
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)ChinaNew Zealand
(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/1/20164/1/2014
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)118 grams (4.13 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)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC
512MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
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+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMONot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blue
• LED notification
• Facebook, Twitter
• Opera browser
• HAC (M4/T4)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)1.03W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)feature not registered
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