Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

00Point Nokia 9500 Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	vs	0 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core12 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)53 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)136% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x800 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+207 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 5MP15 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps846 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2200 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported

6 Common items in both devices

4.5"

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2016	2/1/2005
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
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)	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)