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Kyocera Hydro Vibe

Kyocera Hydro Vibe
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alaScore 82

263 reviews

Jul, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 263 reviews of Kyocera Hydro Vibe. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the battery and usability are on the whole positive. The portability and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the camera. Many are less positive about the connectivity and reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Kyocera Hydro Vibe is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Kyocera Hydro Vibe

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 251 user reviews of Kyocera Hydro Vibe from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the camera and usability are overall positive. The portability and price also get good views, whereas the connectivity and reception get negative opinions.

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

Jul, 2025

Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Kyocera Hydro Vibe (Virgin Mobile) Review

 

The Kyocera Hydro Vibe for Virgin Mobile is an affordable waterproof smartphone, but its performance is only average.

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : Andrew Martonik (androidcentral.com)

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe review

 

Sprint and Kyocera team up yet again to make that mid-range phone that does just enough to make you consider it if you're in the right price bracket Sprint and Kyocera are a bit of a dynamic duo in the U.S. wireless market, releasing new devices...

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...

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : By Florence Ion (greenbot.com)

Kyocera Hydro Vibe review: A rugged mid-range phone with a few glaring flaws

 

It's small, handy, and water resistant, but it's missing some UI elements and added features that would have made it a worthy mid-range device.

The Kyocera Hydro Vibe wouldn’t be my first choice for a mid-range handset. I’d much rather go for the phablet-sized

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Kyocera Hydro Vibe for Sprint

 

Kyocera is back with another waterproof, entry-level Android smartphone for Sprint's network. The Vibe offers a good mix of features and performance for the price.

May, 2014
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"The absolute WORST cellphone I have ever purchased."

 

I have had nothing but problems with this awful phone. Callers cannot even hear me on the other end mainly because this phone DOES NOT have an exterior mic. It uses vibrations through the glass to transfer sound. HORRIBLE. The phone constantly...

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Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"This phone is perfect. "

 

Wow! This phone is perfect. Super fast, smooth, and perfect size. I have found no bugs. Slim enough for a hard case without being too big. Waterproof is an added bonus. Screen is so vibrant and sharp. Get a perfect phone without paying a crazy price.

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Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

This phone is perfect.

 

Wow! This phone is perfect. Super fast, smooth, and perfect size. I have found no bugs. Slim enough for a hard case without being too big. Waterproof is an added bonus. Screen is so vibrant and sharp. Get a perfect phone without paying a crazy price.

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Nov, 2014
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