Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G389F | SM-A9000 | |
| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 132.9 mm | 161.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Width | 70.1 mm | 80.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Depth | 9.95 mm | 7.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Weight | 154 g | 200 g | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Body Colour | Dark silver | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | |
| Body Material | - | Metal, Gorilla glass | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.37 W/kg (body), 0.779 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.5" | 6" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 800 x 480 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Display Format | - | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 367 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.3 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| User Memory | 4.3 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.9 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28 mm | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2200 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
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| Talk Time | 780 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 780 min |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | - | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP67 | - |
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