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Review of the Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe Waterproof 4G LTE

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Sprint. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE reviewYou may remember a few times over the past few months I’ve shared with you that I’m working with Sprint as an ambassador and I’ll be sharing my experiences with Sprint products and service through the remainder of the year. Speaking of which, we’re over halfway through 2014 and smack dab in the middle of  summer now. How did that happen? I don’t know about you, but  summer for me means a lot of  cooling  down and fun.  Beaches, water parks, swimming pools  and even water balloon fights! More times than I can  name  my little ones have been found in the backyard spraying water on  each other and playing in the mud. It’s all in fun, and boys will be  boys, but sometimes when playing referee technology can get a little messy. More often than not, I find  myself frantically checking my phone and making sure it didn’t get wet — or worse, dropped in water!

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

Simple packaging, made of recycled materials.

Thankfully this month I received the Kyocera Hydro Vibe Waterproof 4G LTE smartphone from Sprint. It’s a handsome phone that fits very well in my hand, but what struck me immediately was the fact that it’s water resistant! Ask any mom in the summertime and she’d assure you  that this is her kind of phone!


The Kyocera Hydro Vibe Waterproof 4G LTE is WATER RESISTANT for up to 30  minutes in 3 feet or less of  water!


Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

We tested out exactly how waterproof this phone is by submerging it in water. Check out the YouTube video below for all the results!

In addition, this phone comes with a Smart Sonic Receiver, 102 GHz quad-core processor and an 8 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and video camera. The 2,000mAh battery provides up to 14 hours of  talk time and this phone runs on the Android 4.3 operating sytem.  I also like that the packaging for the  phone  comes in is made out of recycled materials and is 100%  recyclable.

Also, as part of Sprint’s offerings on this new device, the Kyocera Hydro Vibe Waterproof 4G LTE smartphone will have the added benefit of running on the Sprint Spark network, which enhances the phone’s LTE service, allowing for high quality video.

My Thoughts

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

The Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE is great for teens as a first smartphone or entry level android.

I  think this is a great phone for teens that are getting their first smart phone and learning the ins and outs, or for older adults who want to migrate  into smartphone usage but may be easily confused by too many options. It’s a great entry-level android phone, so even someone like me who is used to other smartphones that are run on different platforms, this phone is a littler easier to master than other Android phones.

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

I love the ruggedness and grip on the back of the phone, no special case needed!

I also like the fact that it’s both water-resistant and impact resistant, since the rear part of the phone is made of materials that can be found on easy grip cell phone cases. Because of these features I have no qualms about letting my littlest ones play with educational apps on the phone or watch their favorite shows on it. I also gave it to RiRi to use when she went to a theme park last week, knowing that she’d be going on the water rides and the phone would probably take a beating. It came through like a champ and she loves listening to all her music with that long battery time, so it’s a win/win!

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

It fits great in average sized hands, and the buttons and apps are intuitively manageable.

The Bottom Line

This phone is a great option for an entry level Android phone, one that will stand up to all of life’s spills! If you’re interested in learning more you can find pricing and additional information on the Sprint website for the Kyocera Hydro Vibe Waterproof 4G LTE smartphone.

Do you have any experiences where you’ve dropped your phone in the water? Share with me!

Check out how this phone did when we put it in water!

Sprint Kyocera Hydro Vibe waterproof 4G LTE review

It did great! It has to dry off just a bit before you can use the touch screen again, but no worries if it drops in some water!

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  1. Katie Hahling says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:14 am

    I have had the Kyocera Hydro (an older version) for about a year now. I got it after my youngest decided to take mine for a swim in the bathtub. While I love it, I need to upgrade a bit. I might be going this route. Thanks for the review. 🙂

    • MamaHarris says

      July 14, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Glad the review was helpful for you!

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