Kyocera Hydro EDGE

performance, price, usability, portability, durability

reliability, sound

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The Kyocera Hydro Edge is a budget Android smartphone with one really nice high-end feature: water and dust resistance. Unlike the Torque, it’s not meant for the ultimate mountain adventurer. It’s for people who want use their phone in the rain or at...

Waterproof. Affordable. Compact design.

Slow data speeds. Scant internal storage. Awkward rearranged system buttons.

Conclusions The Hydro Edge is a better deal than most of Boost's other Android phones in the $100 price range, some of which still ship with the thoroughly obsolete Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" release. Its waterproofing is also a major benefit,...

Waterproof ; Smart Sonic Receiver tissue conduction technology ; Inexpensive cost

Outdated specs ; Low quality display ; Takes grainy photos ; Sluggish performance

Sure, it might be cool that the Kyocera Hydro Edge is dustproof and water resistant, but there are surely many compromises that make it a tough sell for those individuals that simply want to get stuff done in the end. From its sluggish performance to...

Kyocera has focused on low and middle tier phones for years now. The Hydro Edge is a very capable device for someone looking for a cheap phone that will handle use fairly well. It will not blow anyone away with its screen, camera or smoothness, but...

The Hydro Edge is a better deal than most of Boost’s other Android phones in the $100 price range, some of which still ship with the thoroughly obsolete Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” release. Its waterproofing is also a major benefit, especially for the...