Kyocera Echo
#6789
Spice Mi
#8770Category Breakdown
Kyocera Echo
Spice Mi
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
53.952.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes