Kyocera DuraXE Epic vs Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraXE Epic and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $101 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,770 mAh | 1,950 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 2.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 165 g |
| Released | Apr 2021 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraXE Epic is ahead on our rating, storage (max). Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Kyocera DuraXE Epic is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | Internal: QVGA TFT; External: Monochrome OLED | TFT touchscreen |
| Size | Internal: 2.6 inches; External: 1.08 inches | 3.8 inches |
| Resolution | Internal: 240 x 320 pixels; External: 102 x 90 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | Not specified, but rugged design implies protection | Not specified |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| OS | AOSP 10 (Android 10 based, non-touch) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 (QM215) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz Quad-core A53, 64-bit | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | Video recorder (720p at 30fps) | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | None | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1770 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Talk time | Up to 9.5-10 hours | — |
| Standby time | Up to 16 days | — |
| Charging | USB Type-C, charging contacts on back | Standard 5W charging |
| Capacity | — | 1950 mAh |
Body
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 4.36 x 2.22 x 1.07 inches (closed) | 122 x 60.2 x 16.1 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.63 in) |
| Weight | 6.8 oz (193 g) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (GSM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H compliant (drop-proof up to 5 ft onto concrete, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, etc.), IP68 dust and waterproof (up to 6.5 ft for 30 min), HazLoc: Non-incendive, Class I, Division 2, Group A-D, T4 | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Announced | April 16, 2021 | 2016, September |
| Status | Available (though AT&T no longer sells directly) | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — 1,770 mAh for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 1,950 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which has more RAM, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — 2 GB for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is lighter, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — 193 g for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 165 g for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Kyocera DuraXE Epic — Apr 2021 for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Is the Kyocera DuraXE Epic or the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraXE Epic 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 6/10.
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