Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G389F | SM-A426B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 132.9 mm | 164.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Width | 70.1 mm | 75.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Depth | 9.95 mm | 8.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Weight | 154 g | 193 g | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Body Colour | Dark silver | Prism dot black | Prism dot white | Prism dot grey | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.37 W/kg (body), 0.779 W/kg (head) | 1.334 W/kg (body), 1.154 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.5" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 800 x 480 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Display Format | - | HD+ | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Clock Speed | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
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| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| User Memory | 4.3 GB | 106 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | - | Live Focus mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2200 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 780 minutes | 2160 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 780 min |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 21 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 130 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2160 min Playback (video): up to 34 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Google Android | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | - | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 VE | Samsung Galaxy A42 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP67 | - |
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