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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Kyocera Hydro

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Kyocera Hydro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Kyocera Hydro X HTC Windows Phone 8S 14Points
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Kyocera Hydro Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Kyocera Hydro
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Windows Phone 8S} 14 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Hydro} 5 Advantages Kyocera Hydro
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)25%
Thinner		vs12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsWVGA (800x480)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
TFT Super LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
17 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
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ModelWindows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioKyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCKyocera
Release date11/1/20127/17/2012
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 millionfeature not registered
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone		β€’ Colors: Black
β€’ 2GB or 4GB microSD included
β€’ HAC (M4/T4)
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ IPX5, IPX7 certified
β€’ IP67 certified dust tight and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SKyocera Hydro
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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