Kyocera DuraXV Extreme vs LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme and the LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Price | $250 | $3,995 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,770 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 2.6 in | 2 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 1.3 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 0 g | — |
| Released | Apr 2020 | May 2013 |
Summary: Kyocera DuraXV Extreme is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size, main camera. LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Kyocera DuraXV Extreme is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Type | Main: TFT, Sub: Monochrome OLED | TFT LCD, 262K colors |
| Size | Main: 2.6 inches, Sub: 1.08 inches | 2.0 inches |
| Resolution | Main: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA), Sub: 102 x 90 pixels | 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 (main) | — |
| Pixel Density | — | 200 PPI |
Platform
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| OS | AOSP (Android Open Source Project) / Proprietary | Feature phone (BREW capable) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | Not specified |
| CPU | 1.2GHz Quad-core | — |
Memory
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 512GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB (sold separately) |
| Internal | 16GB storage, 2GB RAM | Not specified (typical for feature phones) |
Main Camera
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 1.3 MP |
| Features | Digital zoom | 2x digital zoom, Image editor (zoom, rotate, crop), Night mode, Brightness meter, Timer |
| Video | 720p | No video playback |
Selfie Camera
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Single | No dedicated selfie camera | N/A |
Battery
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 1770 mAh | — |
| Talk time | Up to 9.5 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Standby time | Up to 18.3 days (420 hours) | Up to 34 days and 2 hours |
| Charging | Not specified, likely MicroUSB | — |
| Capacity (Standard) | — | 900 mAh |
| Capacity (Extended) | — | 1800 mAh |
Body
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 110.80 x 56.40 x 27.30 mm (4.36 x 2.22 x 1.07 inches) | 112 x 52.3 x 16 mm (4.41 x 2.06 x 0.63 inches) |
| Weight | 193.00 g (6.8 ounces) | 129.8 g (4.58 oz) |
| Build | Smooth black plastic with rubber bumpers, non-slip Dura Grip material | — |
| SIM | Single SIM | No SIM card slot (CDMA device) |
| Durability | 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. | — |
| Form Factor | — | Slider with 4-line QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/r/k (Wi-Fi 4), 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands | No |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 LE | 2.1 + EDR (Supported profiles: Headset, hands-free, object push, advanced audio distribution (stereo), file transfer, message access, phone book access) |
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS | S-GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy |
| USB | MicroUSB (assumed for charging/data) | Micro-USB |
Launch
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme | LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) |
|---|
| Announced | April 16, 2020 | May 2013 |
| Status | Available. Released April 23, 2020. | Discontinued |
| Carrier | — | Verizon Wireless |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Kyocera DuraXV Extreme or LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S)?
LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) — 1,770 mAh for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme versus 1,800 mAh for the LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S).
Which is newer, Kyocera DuraXV Extreme or LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S)?
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme — Apr 2020 for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme versus May 2013 for the LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S).
Is the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme or the LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) rated higher?
We rate the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme 8/10 and the LG Cosmos 3 (VN251S) 4/10.
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