Kyocera Hydro Life
#6379
Microsoft Lumia 535
#6382Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro Life
Microsoft Lumia 535
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange, green, white, black, gray, blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes