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Kyocera Hydro vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera Hydro vs LG Optimus Black phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus Black X Kyocera Hydro 04Points
Kyocera Hydro
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare Kyocera Hydro X
LG Optimus Black (P970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Black (P970)

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Hydro} 4 Advantages Kyocera Hydro vs Optimus Black (P970)} 15 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs512MB LPDDR
+2GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB (1GB available)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)10%
Lighter
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)39%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
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ModelKyocera HydroOptimus Black (P970)
Other model namesKyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)GermanyUSA
(Global, International), Germany, USA
BrandKyoceraLG
Release date7/17/20125/9/2011
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI233 PPI
Colorsfeature not registered16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB2GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, 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 HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-44JN
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
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 supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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		• Colors: Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera HydroLG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
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