The Kyocera Hydro Life is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Overall
A
Performance
A+
Display
A
Battery
B+
Camera
C
Software
C+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
RAM5GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 136g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 245 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
5GB
Fine for everyday apps
Storage
8GB
Memory Card
microSDHC
💻 Display
Size
4.5"
Resolution
540×960
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Yes
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
720p@30fps
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie
2 MP
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131.8 x 65.4 x 10.9 mm (5.19 x 2.57 x 0.43 in)
SIM
Micro-SIM
Colors
Black
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
No
GPS
GPS
USB
microUSB 2.0
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Kyocera Hydro Life does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Kyocera Hydro Life does not have NFC.
The Kyocera Hydro Life is rated IP57 — IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Yes, the Kyocera Hydro Life supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Kyocera Hydro Life SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Kyocera Hydro Life has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Kyocera Hydro Life ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The Kyocera Hydro Life uses microUSB 2.0.
The Kyocera Hydro Life supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
