Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro Elite
LG AKA
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The Kyocera Hydro Elite features a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG AKA has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hydro Elite is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus at 1.5 GHz, whereas the LG AKA uses a quad-core Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz, providing a slight edge in multitasking for the latter.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the LG AKA offers a higher resolution 2.1 MP selfie camera compared to the Hydro Elite's 1.3 MP.
- The LG AKA also has a larger 2610 mAh battery compared to the Hydro Elite's 2100 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the Hydro Elite on Android 4.1.2 and the LG AKA on 4.4.2, providing a slightly more updated software experience for the LG device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Hydro Elite
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as Kyocera Hydro Elite C6750
For Europe
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122.4 x 60.4 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.38 x 0.43 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

