| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $302.40 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 280 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
| Launch | Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, August |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Features |
IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant |
|
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~64.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Yes | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | Smart Sonic Receiver | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable |
| Charging |
18W wired Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
|
| Stand-by | Up to 418 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 13 h 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Kyocera Hydro Life
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Kyocera Hydro Life enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 4.5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Kyocera Hydro Life presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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