Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Price | $69 | $60 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,200 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 172 g |
| Released | Apr 2015 | Apr 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but ruggedized design | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Marvell Armada PXA1908 | Exynos 7570 Quad |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 5 MP |
| Video | Not specified | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery | Li-Ion |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Capacity | — | 2800 mAh |
| Removable | — | Yes |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.9 x 70.1 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.76 x 0.39 in) | 146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 154 g (5.43 oz) | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant) |
| Buttons | — | Physical navigation buttons |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 |
|---|
| Announced | March 2015 | 2017, March |
| Released | April 2015 | 2017, April |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 — 2,200 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 — Apr 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus Apr 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 7/10.
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