Kyocera DuraForce XD
#5291
Toshiba Excite Write
#5156Category Breakdown
Kyocera DuraForce XD
Toshiba Excite Write
Performance
53.660.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.549.1
Battery
27.03.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.920.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
28.529.0
Summary
- The Kyocera DuraForce XD features a robust build designed for durability, weighing 307g and measuring 166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm, while the Toshiba Excite Write is heavier at 671.3g and larger at 261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm, making it less portable.
- The DuraForce XD has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Excite Write boasts a superior 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the DuraForce XD is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the Excite Write uses the Nvidia Tegra 4, which generally provides better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Excite Write has a slightly lower resolution front camera at 1.2 MP compared to the DuraForce XD's 2 MP.
- The DuraForce XD has a larger 3700 mAh battery compared to the Excite Write's 33 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the DuraForce XD runs on Android 5.1, offering a more updated software experience than the Excite Write's Android 4.2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera DuraForce XD
Toshiba Excite Write
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~299 ppi density)
PPI
720
2560
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 4
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core Cortex-A15
GPU
Adreno 305
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
33 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, removable
Li-Po (33 Wh)
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.8 x 86.4 x 13.9 mm (6.57 x 3.40 x 0.55 in)
261.6 x 177.8 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.00 x 0.40 in)
Weight
307 g
671.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac//r/k, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass