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Kyocera Hydro vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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

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3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) Compare Kyocera Hydro X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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Hydro} 5 Advantages Kyocera Hydro vs Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs512MB LPDDR
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+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
2GBvs+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+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 HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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ModelKyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Other model namesKyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171Samsung Galaxy S1 TV i9000B
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandKyoceraSamsung
Release date7/17/20126/2/2010
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (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 registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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, 3G
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-DOUMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, 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 HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours6.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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 antennaExternal retractable 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, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera HydroGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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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