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Kyocera DuraForce vs CAT B15

Side by side comparison between Kyocera DuraForce vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT B15 X Kyocera DuraForce 23Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Kyocera DuraForce

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

DuraForce} 23 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce vs B15} 4 Advantages CAT B15
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+326 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)18%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Waterproof (IP?)vs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
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ModelKyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera DuraForce E6560, Bell Kyocera DuraForce E6560Caterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandKyoceraCAT
Release date11/1/20143/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.39 in)69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892832bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Latin America model:
UMTS 850/1900
Europe/Africa model:
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours16 hours
Standby504 hours (21 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Enhanced Push-To-Talk (EPTT)
• Glove & Wet Touchscreen
• Smart Sonic Receiver
• HAC M4/T3
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
• IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForceCAT B15
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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