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Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs ZTE Grand S (3G)

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

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Compare ZTE Grand S X Kyocera Hydro XTRM 05Points
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (3G)

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Hydro XTRM} 5 Advantages Kyocera Hydro XTRM vs Grand S (3G)} 16 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2000 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1780 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (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+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)26%
Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)55%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
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) 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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+16 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 XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
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ModelHydro XTRMGrand S (3G)
Other model namesUS Cellular Kyocera Hydro XTRM 4G LTEAT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandKyoceraZTE
Release date5/22/20133/1/2013
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 124 millimeters (2.52 x 4.88 in)70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
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 registeredfeature not registered
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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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: Silver, Red, Blue, White
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera Hydro XTRMZTE Grand S (3G)
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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