Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 480 |
| PPI | 326 | 207 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.7 | 61.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | — | Mali-T720 |
| Chipset Name | — | Exynos 3475 Quad |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 63 h | Up to 42 h |
| talk time | Up to 16 h (3G) | Up to 13 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.1 | 132.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 118 | 154 |
| Width (mm) | 64.8 | 70.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, August | 2016, April. Released 2016, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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