Kyocera Hydro Life
#6616
Microsoft Lumia 535
#6347Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro Life
Microsoft Lumia 535
Performance
42.842.4
Camera
15.412.7
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.918.0
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
31.336.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.024.1
Summary
- The Kyocera Hydro Life features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 535 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset and have similar quad-core CPU configurations, but the Hydro Life has 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Lumia's 1GB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Lumia 535 includes autofocus and a superior 5 MP front camera, enhancing selfie capabilities.
- The Hydro Life's battery capacity is slightly higher at 2000 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1905 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Hydro Life runs Android 4.3, while the Lumia 535 operates on Windows Phone 8.1, which can be upgraded to Windows 10, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Hydro Life
Microsoft Lumia 535
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1905 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1905 mAh, removable (BL-L4A)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8 mm (5.52 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight
136 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange, green, white, black, gray, blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity