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| Global Score | |
| 29.5 | 31.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Vertu | Kyocera |
| -- | 2011-07-25 |
| 5.12 x 1.65 x 0.51 inches | 4.00 x 2.10 x 1.00 inches |
| 8.40 ounces | 5.10 ounces |
| $ 165.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| -- | 2 inches |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| TFT | TFT |
| 235 pixels per inch | 200 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm QSC6085 chipset |
| processor | processor |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 2.5 | 1.32 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.20 MP |
| 0 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | -- |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | CDMA |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 0.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 1360mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 300 hours standby time 5 hours talk time | 8.1 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 3.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
Comparison review
Kyocera DuraMax is a bit better than Vertu Signature S, getting a 31.7 score against 29.5. Kyocera DuraMax is a incredibly lighter but thicker phone than the Vertu Signature S. Kyocera DuraMax's processor is very similar to Vertu Signature S's processing unit, they have 0 cpu cores. The Vertu Signature S counts with a brighter display than Kyocera DuraMax, and although they both have an equal resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, the Vertu Signature S also has a little bit more pixels per display inch.
The Vertu Signature S features a lot bigger memory capacity to install applications and games than Kyocera DuraMax, although it has no slot for an external memory card. The Kyocera DuraMax shoots much clearer photographs and videos than Vertu Signature S. Kyocera DuraMax counts with a way better battery life than Vertu Signature S.
Despite of being the best phone in our comparison, the Kyocera DuraMax is also a bargain compared to others, which makes it an easy decision.
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