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Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5 X Kyocera Hydro XTRM 05Points
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) Compare Kyocera Hydro XTRM X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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 iPhone 5 (16GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+2000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1440 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GBvs+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)24%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+326 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
4"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.2MP
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
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ModelHydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model namesUS Cellular Kyocera Hydro XTRM 4G LTEiPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandKyoceraApple
Release date5/22/20139/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 124 millimeters (2.52 x 4.88 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 6.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2229

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
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 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOA1428 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1429 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100LTE Cat3
A1428 model:
LTE (4, 17)
A1429 CDMA model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17)
A1429 GSM model:
LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered35mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.4 hours8 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)225 hours (9.4 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
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: White, Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HD voice
• Video stabilization
• Dock connector port
• Panorama photo
• Siri Voice Control
• FaceTime
• HAC (M3/T4)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera Hydro XTRMiPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
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