Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Kyocera Hydro

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Side by side comparison between Acer Iconia Smart vs Kyocera Hydro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:29 PM

Compare Kyocera Hydro X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Kyocera Hydro Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	7 Advantages Kyocera Hydro
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB
+480x1024 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+236 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.8"37% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)54% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
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Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	Kyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Acer	Kyocera
Release date	5/1/2011	7/17/2012
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	feature not registered
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8.3 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 4GB microSD included • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi hotspot • IPX5, IPX7 certified • IP67 certified dust tight and waterproof up to 1m for 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Kyocera Hydro
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	feature not registered