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Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750) vs HTC Desire (A8181)

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

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Compare HTC Desire X Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750) 21Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)

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Hydro Elite (C6750)} 21 Advantages Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750) vs Desire (A8181)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8181)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)80 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (151MB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)10%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+342 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+4.3"16%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2100 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 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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📱 Model features

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
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ModelHydro Elite (C6750)Desire (A8181)
Other model namesVerizon Kyocera Hydro Elite C6750, Kyocera KineticHTC Desire A8181, HTC Bravo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandKyoceraHTC
Release date8/29/20133/31/2010
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60.4 x 122.4 millimeters (2.38 x 4.82 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2576MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours6.5 hours
Standby236 hours (9.8 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• IP57 certified dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
• Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
• Optical mouse (Touchpad)
• HTC Sense UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera Hydro Elite (C6750)HTC Desire (A8181)
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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