Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) vs Sony Xperia XA (F3111)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Sony Xperia XA 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 Sony Xperia XA X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia XA (F3111) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3111)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (8.2GB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+294 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times 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
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
2200 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Xperia XA (F3111)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F	Sony Xperia XA PP10 F3111, Sony Tuba SS
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand	(Europe), Israel
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2016	5/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 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)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
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 XA (F3111)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	603 hours (25.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)