Kyocera Echo
Kyocera Echo

The Kyocera Echo was announced in 2011, March. Released 2011, April With 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~53.7% screen-to-body ratio) Two TFTs, 256K colors, Powered by Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1 and running Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1370 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: CDMA / EVDO
  • 2G bands: CDMA 800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • Speed: EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, March. Released 2011, April
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm (4.53 x 2.22 x 0.68 in)
  • Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: Two TFTs, 256K colors
  • Size: 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~53.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
  • Note: Simul-Task Mode – choose 2 of the Echos 7 core apps and run one on each display simultaneously, Optimized Mode – apps let the dual displays complement each other, like email on one and a full virtual keypad on the other, Tablet Mode – dual displays act as a single (4.7 inches diagonally, 800 x 960 pixels) display

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
  • CPU: 1.0 GHz Scorpion
  • GPU: Adreno 200

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
  • Internal: 1GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p

Selfie camera

  • Single: Yes
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash
  • Note: MP3/WAV/AAC+ player, MP4/H.263 player, Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1370 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 200 h
  • Talk time: Up to 7 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • Price: About 350 EUR