Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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

8/19/2022 5:22 PM, updated: 8/19/2022 5:59 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Tecno Pova 3 (64GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Tecno Pova 3 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? Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)

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28 Advantages Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)115% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)5% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2460 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+389 PPI88% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+6.9"53% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times 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 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)49% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Tecno Pova 3 LF7n	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Tecno	Samsung
Release date	5/25/2022	4/1/2015
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.46 x 173.1 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	230 grams (8.05 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
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.9" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	389 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	HIOS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 0.08MP AI	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers DTS	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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	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: Eco Black, Electric Blue, Tech Silver • Panther game engine	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Tecno Pova 3 (64GB)	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)