Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, 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 5 |
|---|
| Price | $69 | $7,442 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 172 g |
| Released | Apr 2015 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | PLS IPS |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 5.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but ruggedized design | Not specified (likely reinforced glass) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Marvell Armada PXA1908 | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 16 MP, f/1.8, AF |
| Features | LED flash | Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Not specified | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.9 x 70.1 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.76 x 0.39 in) | 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 154 g (5.43 oz) | 172 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| 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-810H compliant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 |
|---|
| Announced | March 2015 | March 4, 2021 |
| Released | April 2015 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2021, March 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 2,200 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — Apr 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 7/10.
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