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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy XCover 3, if you care about…
- Weight
- 154 g
- against 215 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 1.5 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against PLS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Marvell Armada PXA1908 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Vivante GC7000 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 (1.2 GHz) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.x |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,970,196 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,772 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Grey, Cream, Purple, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.1 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 132.9 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 154 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 61.9 % | — |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | IP67, MIL-STD-810G | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.1 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 2,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h 10 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | 10 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 85 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | — |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 2,256 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 800 px | 2,504 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 207 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Anti-reflective coating, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Foldable Display, 120Hz, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg Best value | 1.25 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.39 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | — |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy XCover 3 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
