Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Xperia U (ST25i) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)20% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2200 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+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, Flash player
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)40% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+280 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Xperia U (ST25i)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2016	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	1.62W/kg (head)