BLU M8L Plus
#4736
Kyocera DuraForce
#4678Category Breakdown
BLU M8L Plus
Kyocera DuraForce
Performance
51.752.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
57.756.5
Battery
29.825.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.854.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
31.431.7
Summary
- The BLU M8L Plus features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Kyocera DuraForce has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU M8L Plus is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 processor, compared to the DuraForce's quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7, giving the BLU an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the DuraForce includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The BLU has a larger 4300 mAh battery compared to the DuraForce's 3100 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The BLU runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the DuraForce operates on an older Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which may affect software experience and app compatibility.
- Lastly, the DuraForce is designed with a more rugged build, while the BLU M8L Plus is lighter and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU M8L Plus
Kyocera DuraForce
General
Release Date
2020
2014
Announced
2020
2014
Description
N/A
For AT&T, U.S. Cellular & Bell Canada
Display
Size
8"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
208 x 123.7 x 10.5 mm (8.19 x 4.87 x 0.41 in)
136.9 x 70.6 x 14 mm (5.39 x 2.78 x 0.55 in)
Weight
383 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
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
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer