Vertu Constellation vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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

5/31/2015 8:22 AM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Vertu Constellation 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Vertu Constellation 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 (SM-G388F)

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!

7 Advantages Vertu Constellation	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+32GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+210 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% 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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Sapphire GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
680MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)29% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)22% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 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
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Vertu Constellation Precious, Vertu Constellation Touch	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Vertu	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2011	4/1/2015
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	54.5 x 118.2 millimeters (2.15 x 4.65 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 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
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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	CSD, HSCSD, 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
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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
	Vertu Constellation	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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vertu Constellation	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vertu Constellation	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Stain/Polished stainless steel, brown/black/pink leather or black alligator skin • 720p 30FPS only via an update • Ovi Maps 3.0 • Global phone that can work on any GSM/UMTS network in the world Java framework	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vertu Constellation	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)