Kyocera DuraForce XD vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraForce XD and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Price | $39 | $69 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 307 g | 154 g |
| Released | Nov 2015 | Apr 2015 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraForce XD is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Kyocera DuraForce XD is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | PLS LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~62.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Impact-resistant display, usable with gloves and wet hands. | Not specified, but ruggedized design |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | Marvell Armada PXA1908 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | — | Vivante GC7000UL |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Not specified |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 23 h | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 34 days | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm (6.57 x 3.40 x 0.55 in) | 132.9 x 70.1 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.76 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 307 g (10.83 oz) | 154 g (5.43 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | 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. | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810G compliant (salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant) |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/r/k, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraForce XD | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, October | March 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released 2015, November | — |
| Released | — | April 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraForce XD or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3?
Kyocera DuraForce XD — 3,700 mAh for the Kyocera DuraForce XD versus 2,200 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3.
Which is lighter, Kyocera DuraForce XD or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3?
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 — 307 g for the Kyocera DuraForce XD versus 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3.
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraForce XD or Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3?
Kyocera DuraForce XD — Nov 2015 for the Kyocera DuraForce XD versus Apr 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3.
Is the Kyocera DuraForce XD or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraForce XD 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 7/10.
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