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| Global Score | |
| 40.9 | 44.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Karbonn | Kyocera |
| Android 2.3 | Android 4.0 |
| -- | 2014-01-21 |
| 4.69 x 2.47 x 0.52 inches | 4.53 x 2.44 x 0.50 inches |
| -- | 4.16 ounces |
| Black | Black |
| $ 155.00 | $ 140.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels |
| -- | LCD |
| 165 pixels per inch | 165 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 chipset |
| Single-Core 1000 MHz processor | Scorpion (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 512 MB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 205 (245 MHz) GPU |
| 7.38 | 7.56 |
| Storage | |
| 524,29 MB internal memory | 2 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 2.42 | 3.22 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 3.20 MP |
| 5.06 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1420mAh Battery | 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 100 hours standby time 4 hours talk time | 170 hours standby time 8.5 hours talk time |
| 3.2 | 3.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Kyocera Hydro Plus is a little bit better than the Karbonn A5i, having a 44.9 score against 40.9. Both devices in our current comparison come with Android operating system, but Kyocera Hydro Plus has a newer 4.0 version while Karbonn A5i has Android 2.3 version. The Kyocera Hydro Plus has a bit faster CPU than Karbonn A5i, and although they both have 512 MB of RAM and the same number of cores, the Kyocera Hydro Plus also has an extra graphics processor.
Kyocera Hydro Plus and Karbonn A5i feature similar screens, both have a better pixel quantity in each display inch, a screen of the same size and the same exact 480 x 320px resolution. Kyocera Hydro Plus counts with a much greater memory for games and applications than Karbonn A5i, and although they both have an external memory slot that allows up to 32 GB, the Kyocera Hydro Plus also has 2 GB internal memory.
Kyocera Hydro Plus features a camera that's just as good as Karbonn A5i's camera, although the Kyocera Hydro Plus also has a more megapixels back-facing camera. Kyocera Hydro Plus counts with a little better battery lifetime than Karbonn A5i, because it has a 1500mAh battery capacity instead of 1420mAh.
Kyocera Hydro Plus not only is the best devices in our comparison, but it's also cheaper, which makes it an easy decision.
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