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Kyocera Hydro Elite

Kyocera Hydro Elite

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Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

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Category Breakdown

Kyocera Hydro Elite
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
Performance
51.637.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.572.9
Battery
20.017.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.949.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.325.4

Summary

  • The Kyocera Hydro Elite features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, while the Pantech Vega LTE EX IM has a slightly larger 4.5-inch Super IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and a density of around 335 ppi.
  • Both phones are powered by dual-core processors at 1.5 GHz, but the Hydro Elite has 1.5 GB of RAM compared to the Vega's 1 GB, potentially offering better multitasking performance.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Hydro Elite has a 1.3 MP front camera, while the Vega lacks a front camera.
  • The Hydro Elite's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, slightly larger than the Vega's 1830 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
  • In terms of software, the Hydro Elite runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Vega operates on the older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), resulting in a more outdated software experience for the Vega.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Kyocera Hydro Elite
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM

General

Release Date

2013
2012

Announced

2013
2012

Description

Also known as Kyocera Hydro Elite C6750
For South Korea

Display

Size

4.3"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
Super IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~335 ppi density)

PPI

720
800

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Yes
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz

GPU

Adreno 225
N/A

Memory

16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

1.3 MP
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2100 mAh
1830 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122.4 x 60.4 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.38 x 0.43 in)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)

Weight

128 g
136.2 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Yes
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass