Kyocera Echo
#8120
Spice Mi
#7971Category Breakdown
Kyocera Echo
Spice Mi
Performance
33.427.3
Camera
14.139.6
Display
39.216.9
Battery
13.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.126.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.216.8
Summary
- The Kyocera Echo features a compact build with dimensions of 115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm and weighs 193g, while the Spice Mi is larger at 148 x 77.2 x 9.6 mm and lighter at 186g.
- The Echo has a 3.5-inch dual TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the Spice Mi offers a 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~187 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Echo is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 1GB RAM, while the Spice Mi uses a dual-core Mediatek MT6577 with no specified RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Spice Mi includes a 1.3 MP front camera, absent in the Echo.
- The Echo has a smaller 1370 mAh battery compared to the Spice Mi's 2100 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Echo runs Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), while the Spice Mi operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Echo
Spice Mi
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For SprintAlso known as Kyocera M9300
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
5"
Type
Two TFTs, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1370 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1370 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm (4.53 x 2.22 x 0.68 in)
148 x 77.2 x 9.6 mm (5.83 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
193 g
186 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer