Kyocera DuraForce Pro

25 reviews

Jan, 2025

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durability (19)
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portability (11)
performance (8)
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battery (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Kyocera DuraForce Pro. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and performance are on the whole positive. The camera and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Kyocera DuraForce Pro is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Kyocera DuraForce Pro

The Kyocera DuraForce Pro is the best rugged phone on Verizon, with solid specs and unique features for a relatively affordable price.

Good value. Rugged, waterproof build with shatter-resistant display. Excellent network performance. Secondary wide-angle camera lens. Includes wireless charging, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and expandable storage.

Dated software. Some bloatware.

For $408, the Kyocera DuraForce Pro delivers a 1080p display, excellent performance on Verizon's network (it's also available on AT&T and Sprint), a ton of different connectivity options, wireless charging, an ultra-wide camera that fits in GoPro...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

This rugged phone has a wide-angle camera to record your next beach trip

Cheaper than a GoPro and more durable than a regular phone, Kyocera's rugged DuraForce Pro features a 135-degree camera lens.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Brittany A. Roston (slashgear.com)

Kyocera DuraForce PRO Ultra-Rugged Smartphone Review

The Kyocera DuraForce PRO ultra-rugged smartphone has launched at three big carriers, and it promises to offer everything the outdoorsy, adventurous mobile user needs. Ultra-durable design? Check. Super-wide-angle HD action camera? Check. Waterproof,...

Very durable and truly waterproof ; Fingerprint-based security ; Ultra-loud dual speakers ; Very wide field-of-view camera lens ; Great screen quality

Design could be better ; Indoor image quality is poor ; Gets warm to the touch quickly

It’s readily apparent that Kyocera put a lot of thought into this phone — it truly is an ultra-durable unit, but one that, at times, feels premium. You don’t have to sacrifice on the security front, for example, thanks to the fingerprint sensor. The...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

T-Mobile offers Kyocera DuraForce Pro phone

Kyocera DuraForce Pro rugged Android phone : Kyocera, the leader in rugged mobile phones, announced that the Kyocera DuraForce Pro rugged smartphone is now available in T-Mobile retail stores nationwide and online through the company's website. The...

In addition to the phone’s new Super Wide View HD action camera, DuraForce Pro also offers a 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front camera.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Kyocera DuraForce Pro Android smartphone

Kyocera DuraForce Pro smartphone with built-In action cam : Kyocera Mobile has recently announced the DuraForce Pro - the only rugged 4G LTE smartphone with a Super Wide View HD 1080p Action Camera. The latest in Kyocera's leading portfolio of...

For business and enterprise users, Kyocera is collaborating with leading enterprise application and solution providers. DuraForce Pro supports Android for Work, along with industry-leading security, device-management and productivity apps. It is...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Sam Rutherford (tomsguide.com)

Kyocera DuraForce Pro Review: Unbreakable Exterior with a Blah Battery

The DuraForce Pro is one of the toughest, most outdoor-friendly phones we've tested. And while its cameras and overall performance are just OK, this device has the durability to withstand trials and hardships that would make other phones quiver in...

Superbright 5-inch screen ; Military-grade durability ; IP-68 water-resistance ; Lots of buttons ; Super-wide-angle "action cam"

Underwhelming battery life ; Mediocre performance ; Big and heavy ; No USB Type-C port ; Mediocre cameras

The Kyocera DuraForce Pro is one of the toughest, most durable phones you can get right now, but its camera and battery aren't great.

Feb, 2017

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

Review: Kyocera DuraForce Pro

Kyocera's DuraForce Pro is a capable, rugged Android smartphone for outdoor types who demand a lot from their hardware. No rugged phone is without compromises, but the DuraForce Pro has fewer detractors than most. Here is Phonescoop's in-depth report.

Kyocera assembled a compelling handset in the DuraForce Pro. The phone is fully rugged, yet compact enough that it's easy to use on a day-to-day basis. The design is still chunkier than your average metal-and-glass slab (it's comparable to an iPhone 7...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com.au)

This rugged phone has a wide-angle camera to record your next beach trip

The handset also has a fingerprint reader, Android Marshmallow and a 5-inch display.

Aug, 2016

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Consumer review (att.com)

A good, solid phone built for an active lifestyle

I upgraded to this phone a month ago. I really easy to use and the design is straight forward. Compared to the more popular phones this device is heavier but is what I expected from a phone built for durability. It uses up the battery slightly more...

Nov, 2016

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Consumer review (att.com)

too many bugs and couldn't shut it down

terrible feature failures......easy features, but they just kept freezing up and had to reboot many times and then no function in being able to do that....on & off button would not work at all.

Oct, 2016

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