Kyocera DuraForce Pro vs Kyocera DuraForce XD
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraForce Pro and the Kyocera DuraForce XD, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Price | $7,899 | $39 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 230 g | 307 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Nov 2015 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraForce Pro is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Kyocera DuraForce XD is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Kyocera DuraForce Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Kyocera DuraForce XD is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.7 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~62.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density) |
| Protection | Sapphire Shield | Impact-resistant display, usable with gloves and wet hands. |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | — |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB storage, 3GB RAM | 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSD, up to 64GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF (standard) + 2 MP, 135˚ (wide-angle action camera) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 3240 mAh | — |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Qi wireless charging | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 23 h |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 34 days |
Body
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.4 x 73.4 x 12.9 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.51 in) | 166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm (6.57 x 3.40 x 0.55 in) |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 307 g (10.83 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant) | IP68 certified (dust/water proof over 1.5 meter for 30 minutes), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, temperature extremes, low pressure/high altitude, shock, drops), OSHA Class I, Division II non-incendive certified. |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/r/k, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraForce XD |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, August | 2015, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, October | Available. Released 2015, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraForce XD?
Kyocera DuraForce XD — 3,240 mAh for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus 3,700 mAh for the Kyocera DuraForce XD.
Which is lighter, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraForce XD?
Kyocera DuraForce Pro — 230 g for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus 307 g for the Kyocera DuraForce XD.
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraForce XD?
Kyocera DuraForce Pro — Oct 2016 for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus Nov 2015 for the Kyocera DuraForce XD.
Is the Kyocera DuraForce Pro or the Kyocera DuraForce XD rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 7/10 and the Kyocera DuraForce XD 7/10.
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