Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro Life
ZTE Avid Plus
Performance
42.842.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
55.254.4
Battery
18.920.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.340.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.024.7
Summary
- The Kyocera Hydro Life features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Avid Plus has a larger 5.0-inch display with a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, but the Hydro Life has a slightly faster CPU at 1.2 GHz compared to the Avid Plus's 1.1 GHz.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Avid Plus includes autofocus.
- The Hydro Life has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Avid Plus offers a larger 2300 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Hydro Life runs on Android 4.3, whereas the Avid Plus is equipped with Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Hydro Life being lighter at 136g compared to the Avid Plus's 164.4g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Hydro Life
ZTE Avid Plus
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
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)
144.8 x 72.9 x 10.9 mm (5.70 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136 g
164.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

