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Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Kyocera Hydro XTRM X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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!

Hydro XTRM} 5 Advantages Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 17 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+32GB (25GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)20%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+312 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.7"18%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2400 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
100 Mbps
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Change model 
ModelHydro XTRMFire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesUS Cellular Kyocera Hydro XTRM 4G LTEAT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandKyoceraAmazon
Release date5/22/20137/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 124 millimeters (2.52 x 4.88 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.4 hours22 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M4/T3
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera Hydro XTRMAmazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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