Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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

5/27/2017 11:08 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Sony Xperia E (C1504) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare Sony Xperia E 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? 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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)10% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+207 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1530 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2013	4/1/2016
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	116 grams (4.06 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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 E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1530 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.3 hours	13 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not 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: Black, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.02W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.779W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)