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Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera DuraForce XD vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC U11 Life X Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) 06Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points HTC U11 Life (32GB NA) Compare Kyocera DuraForce XD X
5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)

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DuraForce XD (E6790)} 6 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs U11 Life (32GB NA)} 19 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 5
+5.7"10%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3700 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
286 grams (10.01 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)101%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)73%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+424 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
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ModelDuraForce XD (E6790)U11 Life (32GB NA)
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera Duraforce XD, Kyocera E6790T-Mobile HTC U11 Life (North America), HTC Ocean Life
Country or region availableUSA
USA
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandKyoceraHTC
Release date1/8/201611/2/2017
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)86.4 x 166.9 millimeters (3.4 x 6.57 in)72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight286 grams (10.01 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 5
Screen size5.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892864bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps450/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,20,29)LTE Cat9 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours17 hours
Standby816 hours (34 days)670 hours (27.9 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
• Glove and wet touchscreen operation
• Quick charge
• HD Voice
• HAC M3/T3
• 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
• Colors: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Plastic case included
• Amazon Alexa
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• Slow motion
• VoLTE
• Miracast
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)HTC U11 Life (32GB NA)
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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