Huawei Ascend W2
#6766
Kyocera Hydro Life
#6616Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend W2
Kyocera Hydro Life
Performance
44.542.8
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.455.2
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.431.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.223.0
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend W2 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Kyocera Hydro Life has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend W2 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, whereas the Hydro Life utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 200, which may offer smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and can record 720p video, but the Hydro Life includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Hydro Life also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1700 mAh battery of the W2, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Ascend W2 runs on Windows Phone 8, while the Hydro Life operates on Android 4.3, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend W2
Kyocera Hydro Life
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 67 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
Weight
160 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass