Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C5 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2015 1:31 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Sony Xperia C5 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)

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20 Advantages Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+367 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+6"33% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+2930 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC28% More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)21% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra LTE E5506, Sony Lavender SS	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	8/14/2015	4/1/2015
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.6 x 164.2 millimeters (3.13 x 6.46 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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.
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 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
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	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	feature not registered	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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	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
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2930 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	10 hours
Standby	769 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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: White, Black, Mint • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS camera sensor • ClearAudio+	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (E5506)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)