Kyocera DuraXE Epic vs Samsung Galaxy Folder
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraXE Epic and the Samsung Galaxy Folder, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $101 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,770 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 2.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 155 g |
| Released | Apr 2021 | Jul 2015 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraXE Epic is ahead on our rating, storage (max). Samsung Galaxy Folder is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Folder is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Kyocera DuraXE Epic is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Type | Internal: QVGA TFT; External: Monochrome OLED | TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | Internal: 2.6 inches; External: 1.08 inches | 3.8 inches, 41.1 cm2 (~56.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | Internal: 240 x 320 pixels; External: 102 x 90 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but rugged design implies protection | — |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| OS | AOSP 10 (Android 10 based, non-touch) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 (QM215) | Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz Quad-core A53, 64-bit | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Mali-T720 MP1 |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | Video recorder (720p at 30fps) | Geo-tagging, face detection |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Single | None | 2 MP |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1770 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 9.5-10 hours | Up to 10 h (3G) |
| Standby time | Up to 16 days | — |
| Charging | USB Type-C, charging contacts on back | — |
Body
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Dimensions | 4.36 x 2.22 x 1.07 inches (closed) | 122 x 60.2 x 15.3 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.60 in) |
| Weight | 6.8 oz (193 g) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| 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 | — |
| Form Factor | — | Flip phone with physical keypad |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraXE Epic | Samsung Galaxy Folder |
|---|
| Announced | April 16, 2021 | July 2015 |
| Status | Available (though AT&T no longer sells directly) | Available. Released July 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder?
Samsung Galaxy Folder — 1,770 mAh for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Folder.
Which has more RAM, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder?
Samsung Galaxy Folder — 2 GB for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Folder.
Which is lighter, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder?
Samsung Galaxy Folder — 193 g for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus 155 g for the Samsung Galaxy Folder.
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraXE Epic or Samsung Galaxy Folder?
Kyocera DuraXE Epic — Apr 2021 for the Kyocera DuraXE Epic versus Jul 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Folder.
Is the Kyocera DuraXE Epic or the Samsung Galaxy Folder rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraXE Epic 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 6/10.
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