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Kyocera DuraForce vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera DuraForce vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Kyocera DuraForce 08Points
Kyocera DuraForce
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare Kyocera DuraForce X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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DuraForce} 8 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen		vs540x960 pixels
+326 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
+(front) HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) WVGA (800x480)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3100 mAh63%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 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]
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)82%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)103%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
29 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
4.5"
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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ModelKyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera DuraForce E6560, Bell Kyocera DuraForce E6560Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)ChileGuatemalaPanama
(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
BrandKyoceraSamsung
Release date11/1/201411/1/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.39 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892864bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
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 detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)WVGA (800x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours12 hours
Standby504 hours (21 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
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, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForceGalaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)
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