The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Overall
B+
Performance
B+
Display
B+
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" · 124 x 64 x 10.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 139g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2013, May. Released 2013, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
Storage
4GB
Memory Card
microSDHC
💻 Display
Size
4"
Resolution
480×800
Sharpness
233 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
Yes
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Selfie
3 MP
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
139g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 10.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
SIM
Yes, preinstalled
Colors
Black
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 Xtrm does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the Kyocera Hydro Xtrm does not have NFC.
The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm 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 Xtrm supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm SIM configuration: Yes, preinstalled.
Yes, the Kyocera Hydro Xtrm has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm ships with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm uses microUSB 2.0.
The Kyocera Hydro Xtrm supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
