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Kyocera DuraCore E4210

Kyocera DuraCore E4210

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Price (USD) $64.80 $507.90
Network
Technology CDMA / EVDO GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
4G bands - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Launch
Announced 2011, July 2024, January 17
Status Discontinued Available. Released 2024, January 24
Body
Dimensions 98.5 x 49.8 x 23.9 mm (3.88 x 1.96 x 0.94 in) 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in)
Weight 126 g (4.44 oz) 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Features MIL-STD-810G compliant IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
Build - Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2)
Display
Type TFT, 256K colors Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size 2.0 inches, 12.4 cm2 (~25.3% screen-to-body ratio) 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)
Features External 1" monochrome display, 96 x 64 pixels DX anti-reflective coating
Protection - Corning Gorilla Armor
Platform
Chipset Qualcomm QSC6055 Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
OS - Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
CPU - 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU - Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
Card slot No No
Phonebook Yes, Photocall -
Call records Yes -
Internal - 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Features - UFS 4.0
Main Camera
Features No Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Quad - 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Video - 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Single 5 MP 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Yes 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Features - HDR, HDR10+
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No No
Features 2.5 mm audio jack High-bitrate audio support
Comms
WLAN No Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP, EDR 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, A-GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio No No
USB microUSB 2.0 USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
NFC - Yes
Features
Features MP3 player Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email -
Games Yes -
Java No -
Sensors - Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type Removable Li-Ion 1360 mAh battery Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Talk time Up to 8 h -
Charging - 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
Misc
Colors Black Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange
Models - SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS
SAR - 1.26 W/kg (head)     0.62 W/kg (body)
SAR EU - 1.06 W/kg (head)     1.30 W/kg (body)
Price - $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999
Our Tests
Performance - AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display - 1447 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera - Photo / Video
Loudspeaker - -24.6 LUFS (Very good)
Battery - Active use score 13:49h
Kyocera DuraCore E4210
1 category wins
Budget segment
VS
Our Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
7 category wins
Upper Mid segment
Head-to-Head Breakdown
— Performance Win
— Display Win
— Camera Win
— Battery Win
— Charging Win
— RAM Win
— 5G Win
Win Price —
Kyocera DuraCore E4210 — Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
  • Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
Cons
  • Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
  • IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
  • Moderate processing ceiling compared to the high-performance chip in Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on DuraCore E4210)
  • Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
  • Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than DuraCore E4210's 60Hz
  • Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
  • Larger 5000mAh battery reservoir (3640mAh more capacity than DuraCore E4210)
Cons
  • Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
Our Verdict

When evaluating the Kyocera DuraCore E4210 versus the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, buyers are presented with an intriguing balance of technical capabilities, build materials, and practical value propositions.

Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Qualcomm QSC6055 in the Kyocera DuraCore E4210 during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.

Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen found on the Kyocera DuraCore E4210.

Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 1360mAh (standard) configuration of the Kyocera DuraCore E4210.

Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 7 category wins versus 1 for the Kyocera DuraCore E4210. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.