Category Breakdown
Coolpad Mega 3
Kyocera Hydro Elite
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The Coolpad Mega 3 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Kyocera Hydro Elite has a smaller 4.3-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Mega 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core CPU, compared to the Hydro Elite's dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960, which may result in better multitasking on the Mega 3.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Hydro Elite can record video at 1080p, whereas the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Mega 3 has a larger 3050 mAh battery compared to the Hydro Elite's 2100 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Mega 3 runs on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, while the Hydro Elite operates on an older Android 4.1.2, which may affect the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad Mega 3
Kyocera Hydro Elite
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Also known as Kyocera Hydro Elite C6750
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T860
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
122.4 x 60.4 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.38 x 0.43 in)
Weight
170 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

