Kyocera Hydro Xtrm
#5927
Sony Xperia E3
#5965Category Breakdown
Kyocera Hydro Xtrm
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
40.540.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
42.954.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.925.8
Summary
- The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm features a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hydro Xtrm is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, unlike the Hydro Xtrm.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the Hydro Xtrm's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Hydro Xtrm runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Xperia E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable to 4.4.4, offering a more recent software experience.
- Lastly, the Hydro Xtrm is slightly heavier and thicker than the Xperia E3, which has a more modern design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Hydro Xtrm
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 10.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
139 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Yes, preinstalled
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
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 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass