TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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Side by side comparison between TP-Link Neffos X1 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 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 Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2250
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare TP-Link Neffos X1 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? TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)

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!

18 Advantages TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)26% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP162% 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) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2250 mAh2% 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	TP-Link Neffos X1 Dual-Sim LTE 2GB/16GB, TP902A	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	TP-Link	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2016	4/1/2016
Depth	7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 142 millimeters (2.8 x 5.59 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	feature not registered	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
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755M Helio P10 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2250 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	13 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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: Cloudy gray, Sunrise gold • Metallic body • 2.5D curved edge glass • Sony IMX258 sensor camera	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	TP-Link Neffos X1 (16GB)	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)