Kyocera DuraForce Pro vs Kyocera DuraXV Extreme
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraForce Pro and the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Price | $7,899 | $250 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 1,770 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 2.6 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 230 g | 0 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Apr 2020 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraForce Pro is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera. Kyocera DuraXV Extreme is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ 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 DuraXV Extreme is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Main: TFT, Sub: Monochrome OLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | Main: 2.6 inches, Sub: 1.08 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | Main: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA), Sub: 102 x 90 pixels |
| Protection | Sapphire Shield | — |
| Aspect ratio | — | 4:3 (main) |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable | AOSP (Android Open Source Project) / Proprietary |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | 1.2GHz Quad-core |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | — |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB storage, 3GB RAM | 16GB storage, 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC, up to 512GB |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF (standard) + 2 MP, 135˚ (wide-angle action camera) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Digital zoom |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
| Single | — | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | No dedicated selfie camera |
| Video | 1080p | — |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 3240 mAh | 1770 mAh |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0), Qi wireless charging | Not specified, likely MicroUSB |
| Talk time | — | Up to 9.5 hours |
| Standby time | — | Up to 18.3 days (420 hours) |
Body
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.4 x 73.4 x 12.9 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.51 in) | 110.80 x 56.40 x 27.30 mm (4.36 x 2.22 x 1.07 inches) |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 193.00 g (6.8 ounces) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single 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 dust and waterproof (up to 6.5 feet for 30 minutes), MIL-STD-810G/H compliant (protection against dust, drops, shocks, vibration, extreme temperatures), HazLoc certified (Non-incendive Class I Div 2 for hazardous environments). Drop-proof up to 5 feet onto concrete. |
| Build | — | Smooth black plastic with rubber bumpers, non-slip Dura Grip material |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k (Wi-Fi 4), 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | v4.2 LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | MicroUSB (assumed for charging/data) |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraForce Pro | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, August | April 16, 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, October | Available. Released April 23, 2020. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraXV Extreme?
Kyocera DuraForce Pro — 3,240 mAh for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus 1,770 mAh for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme.
Which has more RAM, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraXV Extreme?
Kyocera DuraForce Pro — 3 GB for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus 2 GB for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme.
Which is lighter, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraXV Extreme?
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme — 230 g for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus 0 g for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme.
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraForce Pro or Kyocera DuraXV Extreme?
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme — Oct 2016 for the Kyocera DuraForce Pro versus Apr 2020 for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme.
Is the Kyocera DuraForce Pro or the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 7/10 and the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme 8/10.
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