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Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera DuraForce XD vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) 04Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) Compare Kyocera DuraForce XD X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

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DuraForce XD (E6790)} 4 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Mate 9 Pro (128GB)} 24 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.7"4%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
286 grams (10.01 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)69%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)87%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+534 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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) 8MP3 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 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAhvs+4000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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ModelDuraForce XD (E6790)Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera Duraforce XD, Kyocera E6790Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long Island
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandKyoceraHuawei
Release date1/8/20161/1/2017
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)86.4 x 166.9 millimeters (3.4 x 6.57 in)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight286 grams (10.01 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI534 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)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892864bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,20,29)LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS

📷 Camera

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standby816 hours (34 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey
• Metal body
• EMUI 5.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Leica optics camera
• Fast battery charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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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