Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
74.89 %
62.54 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
8 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity; IP 68; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Gold, Gray
Black
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 508
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (8.0 Oreo)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.1, EDR
5.0, EDR
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 66
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3240 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Music playback
113.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jun 30, 2017
Oct 29, 2018
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.57 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Body
0.37 W/kg
0.74 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.44 W/kg
0.74 W/kg
Phablet
3.88 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
AC charger, USB Type-C data cable, Pre-installed SIM card
MSRP price
$ 850
$ 444
