Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6379)54.4
Performance(#7154)54.3
Camera(#6637)42.0
Display(#6027)70.0
Battery(#4979)43.5
Build(#3658)70.8
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Short Review
- The Kyocera Hydro Life features a compact design with dimensions of 131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm and a weight of 136 grams, making it easy to handle.
- Its 4.5-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 245 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 2000 mAh battery offers standard usage time but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is relatively outdated compared to current standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is not equipped with water resistance features, which may limit its durability.
- Special features are minimal, with no stereo speakers and a standard headphone jack included.
- Overall, the Kyocera Hydro Life is a basic smartphone with essential functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 302
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
Weight136 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes