Kyocera Hydro

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Pros:

Waterproof design; Affordable unlimited plan; Eco Mode app helps conserve power; Loud speaker
Waterproof. Good call quality. Runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) without overlays.

Cons:

Below-average battery life; Underwhelming performance; Low-res display; No 4G data
Spotty performance. No 4G. Poor camera. Low-res display

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Last revision on November 21, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Waterproof design; Affordable unlimited plan; Eco Mode app helps conserve power; Loud speaker
Waterproof. Good call quality. Runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) without overlays

Reviewers Didn't Like

Below-average battery life; Underwhelming performance; Low-res display; No 4G data
Spotty performance. No 4G. Poor camera. Low-res display

Expert reviews and ratings

Kyocera's Hydro by Boost Mobile offers a waterproof design and affordable monthly plans, but you don't get...

By LaptopMag on September 04, 2012

With Android 4.0, solid call quality, and waterproof capabilities, the Kyocera Hydro is a great prepaid...

By CNET Australia on August 22, 2012

The Kyocera Hydro is an inexpensive Android smartphone for Boost Mobile that you can take in the shower, but don't expect high-end...

By PC Mag on August 16, 2012

Nobody that has the Kyocera Hydro Vibe on their radar when walking into a Sprint store will be comparing it to the latest and greatest from Samsung, HTC or LG — and because of its price point, it actually has a lot going for it. At just $29 on-contract...

By Android Central on June 20, 2014

As some of you may already be aware, Kyocera this week announced a pair of new Android smartphones. One one hand we have waterproof Hydro and on the other, the sliding QWERTY Rise. Although the company has yet to announce any carrier or pricing details,...

By AndroidGuys on May 08, 2012