ZTE Axon M (Z999) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)

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

1/2/2018 5:38 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X ZTE Axon M (Z999) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F) Compare ZTE Axon M 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? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 20MP3 times 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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh45% 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
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
230 grams (8.05 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)49% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)22% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, 中兴天机Axon M	Galaxy Xcover 3 Value Edition G389F
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), China, New Zealand
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	4/1/2016
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 850/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)	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, LTE-A	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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5472x3648 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm 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	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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	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
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (VE SM-G389F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28.5 hours (1.2 days)	13 hours
Standby	290 hours (12.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	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: Carbon Black • 2.5D glass screen • Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen) • Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min) • Dolby Atmos sound • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras • Slow motion 720p@240fps	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon M (Z999)	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)