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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Positivo Twist Mini (S431)

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

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Compare Positivo Twist Mini X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 16Points
4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Positivo Twist Mini (S431) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

5mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
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)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Twist Mini (S431)} 8 Advantages Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)3%
Thinner
vs10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+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 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+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
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)28%
Lighter
207 PPIvs+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
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
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

21 Common items in both devices
eMMC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+14 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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
ModelGalaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Twist Mini (S431)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389FPositivo Twist mini S431 (Android Go), Positivo S431
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)ChinaNew Zealand
(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date4/1/20166/1/2018
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)63.9 x 124.5 millimeters (2.52 x 4.9 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI233 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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600MhzARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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/Gold, Black/Gray, White/Pink
• Android Go edition
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)Positivo Twist Mini (S431)
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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