Category Breakdown
Lenovo A Plus
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F
Performance
41.746.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.440.0
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
28.452.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.224.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A Plus and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F both feature a 4.5-inch display, but the Xcover 3 uses PLS LCD technology, offering a slightly different viewing experience with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels compared to the A Plus's 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xcover 3 is powered by an Exynos 3475 Quad chipset and Cortex-A53 CPU, while the A Plus uses a Mediatek MT6580 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, providing the Xcover with a more efficient architecture.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xcover 3 can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the A Plus does not specify video capabilities.
- The Xcover 3 has a larger battery capacity at 2200 mAh compared to the A Plus's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A Plus runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Xcover 3 is equipped with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the A Plus being slightly lighter at 146g versus the Xcover's 154g, and both have dimensions that make them compact and portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A Plus
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389F
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Lenovo A Plus A1010a20
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (Value Edition) SM-G389F
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
132.9 x 70.1 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Weight
146 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Onyx Black, Pearl White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.31 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

