Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
#6377
Kyocera Hydro Life
#6379Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
Kyocera Hydro Life
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.5-inch display of the Kyocera Hydro Life, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mika MX is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Hydro Life uses a Snapdragon 200 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, making the Mika MX generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Hydro Life can record video at 720p, whereas the Mika MX does not specify video capabilities.
- The Mika MX has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Hydro Life's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the Mika MX on KitKat and the Hydro Life on Jelly Bean, which may affect the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Mika MX is slightly heavier and thicker than the Hydro Life, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Mika MX
Kyocera Hydro Life
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143 x 72 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
Weight
165 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes