BLU Energy X LTE
#4583
Kyocera DuraForce
#4678Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X LTE
Kyocera DuraForce
Performance
49.152.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.125.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.554.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
32.431.7
Summary
- The BLU Energy X LTE features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the Kyocera DuraForce has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the DuraForce utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the DuraForce has a lower 2 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the BLU.
- The BLU Energy X LTE is equipped with a larger 4000 mAh battery, compared to the DuraForce's 3100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the DuraForce operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat version.
- The build quality of the DuraForce is more rugged, but specific materials and water resistance details are not provided for either device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X LTE
Kyocera DuraForce
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
For AT&T, U.S. Cellular & Bell Canada
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
136.9 x 70.6 x 14 mm (5.39 x 2.78 x 0.55 in)
Weight
183 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer