Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro C5170
Samsung Galaxy Q T589R
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
60.060.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.352.4
Summary
- The Kyocera Hydro C5170 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Q T589R has a 3.2-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hydro C5170 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Galaxy Q, which has no specified chipset and 0GB of RAM.
- Both devices share a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither has advanced features like OIS.
- The Hydro C5170 has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Q lacks a specified battery capacity.
- The Hydro runs on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience than the Galaxy Q, which operates on Android 2.2.
- Build-wise, the Hydro is slightly thicker and lighter than the Galaxy Q, which may affect handling comfort.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Hydro C5170
Samsung Galaxy Q T589R
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
N/A
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 62 x 12.8 mm (4.53 x 2.44 x 0.50 in)
113.9 x 58.7 x 13.9 mm (4.48 x 2.31 x 0.55 in)
Weight
120 g
135 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
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

