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Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) 27Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i) Compare Kyocera DuraForce XD X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)

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DuraForce XD (E6790)} 27 Advantages Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790) vs Vivaz Pro (U8i)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (11GB available)149 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (75MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+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 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+258 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5.7"78%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3700 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 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 [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
286 grams (10.01 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)144%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Change model 
ModelDuraForce XD (E6790)Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Other model namesAT&T Kyocera Duraforce XD, Kyocera E6790Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandKyoceraSony Ericsson
Release date1/8/20165/1/2010
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)86.4 x 166.9 millimeters (3.4 x 6.57 in)52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight286 grams (10.01 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM892832bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)512MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,20,29)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity3700 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours5.2 hours
Standby816 hours (34 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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, White
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Continuous autofocus
• Touch capture
• WisePilot navigation
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera DuraForce XD (E6790)Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8i)
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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