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Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera DuraForce XD vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) 03Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) Compare Kyocera DuraForce XD X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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DuraForce XD (E6790)} 3 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
+5.7"12%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+3700 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
286 grams (10.01 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)68%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
258 PPIvs+432 PPI67%
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
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP8%
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 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible 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

27 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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ModelDuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera Duraforce XD, Kyocera E6790AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandKyoceraSamsung
Release date1/8/20165/30/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)86.4 x 166.9 millimeters (3.4 x 6.57 in)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight286 grams (10.01 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 DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI432 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)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892832bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,20,29)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby816 hours (34 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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