Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 3
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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
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 | Vivante GC7000 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 3470 Quad | Marvell Armada PXA1908 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 4.4.4 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 3,757 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 9,483 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,239,708 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 2200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 47 h | Up to 85 h |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.1 | 132.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 154 |
| Width (mm) | 64.8 | 70.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, June. Released 2014, July | 2015, March. Released 2015, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G800F | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (LTE model only) | 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 | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S5 mini | Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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