Kyocera Echo
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ZTE Anthem 4G
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Kyocera Echo
ZTE Anthem 4G
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 dual 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Anthem 4G has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Echo is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Anthem offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Anthem supports video recording at 1080p, compared to the Echo's 720p.
- The Anthem also has a larger 1780 mAh battery compared to the Echo's 1370 mAh.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Echo on 2.2 and the Anthem on 2.3, offering a slightly improved software experience on the latter.
- Overall, the ZTE Anthem 4G presents a more modern build and better specifications across most categories.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Echo
ZTE Anthem 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For SprintAlso known as Kyocera M9300
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
3.5"
4.3"
Type
Two TFTs, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
Qualcomm Snapdragon
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.3GB user available), 512MB RAM
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, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1370 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1370 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
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)
130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
Weight
193 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes