While Kyocera is a 'top dog' in some consumer manufacturing circles, perhaps most notably its copiers, it’s a much quieter player in the cell phone business. Though their offerings may not grab headlines for breakthrough technology, they are certainly a respectable line of well-made and reliable phones.
Kyocera was formed in 1959 and went on to become a very well regarded general consumer electronics manufacturer, but their cell phone business did not begin until early 2000 when they purchased the phone manufacturing unit of American company Qualcomm to form Kyocera Wireless.
With the exception of a handful of clamshell models and one swivel, all of Kyocera’s models are of a candy bar form factor and most are sold to CDMA carriers. Many of the models are entry level and a few offer a slightly more enhanced feature set.
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Very durable and truly waterproof, but design could be better
Kyocera DuraForce Pro
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 phone is truly waterproof, un...More
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 phone is truly waterproof, unlike some competing ‘waterproof’ models, and the screen is crisp, bright, and highly saturated.
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Excellent combination of price, features, and performance
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.
Read full reviewThe Kyocera DuraForce Pro is the best rugged phone on Verizon, with solid specs and unique features for a relatively affordable price.
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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.
Read full reviewThe Kyocera DuraForce Pro is one of the toughest, most durable phones you can get right now, but its camera and battery aren't great.
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A capable, rugged Android smartphone for outdoor types who demand a lot from their hardware
Kyocera DuraForce Pro
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 in an OtterBox case), but the extreme protect...More
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 in an OtterBox case), but the extreme protection from water, dust, drops, and heat/cold is well worth the trade-off.
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For $50, the Kyocera Hydro View is inexpensive enough that you can pick one up and take it on adventures without much worry. But as a daily device, it leaves a lot to be desired. The aging hardware is bogged down by even older software, and internal storage is scarce.
Read full reviewFor $50, the Kyocera Hydro View is inexpensive enough that you can pick one up and take it on adventures without much worry. But as a daily device, it leaves a lot to be desired. The aging hardware is bogged down by even older software, and internal storage is scarce.
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Outdoor-friendly phone that can run basic apps, surf the Web, and make calls
Kyocera Hydro Reach
For $100, the Kyocera Hydro Reach fits the bill if you need an outdoor-friendly phone that can run basic apps, surf the Web, and make calls. The LG Tribute 5 has a slightly better camera and longer battery life, but it lacks waterproofing and its display doesn't pack as many pixels.
Read full reviewFor $100, the Kyocera Hydro Reach fits the bill if you need an outdoor-friendly phone that can run basic apps, surf the Web, and make calls. The LG Tribute 5 has a slightly better camera and longer battery life, but it lacks waterproofing and its display doesn't pack as many pixels.
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A rugged phone that doesn't break the bank
Kyocera DuraForce XD
Unlike with other phones like the Galaxy S7 or LG G5, this phone is likely to appeal to a smaller audience. If you are in need of a rugged phone but don't want to miss out on all the benefits of how far Android has come, this is a great middle grounds. The display is nicer than other rugged phone...More
Unlike with other phones like the Galaxy S7 or LG G5, this phone is likely to appeal to a smaller audience. If you are in need of a rugged phone but don't want to miss out on all the benefits of how far Android has come, this is a great middle grounds. The display is nicer than other rugged phones, and the software doesn't get in the way. Sure, AT&T has loaded it with bloatware, but those things are more likely to anger the nerds than it is to the audience which this phone is meant to appeal to.
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Sadly, there's a lot holding the Reach back. The design is plebeian and not executed as well as it could be, voice quality is below average, the screen is average, and battery life is on the edge. The UI works well enough, but the processor doesn't provide enough oomph. The biggest issue is the c...More
Sadly, there's a lot holding the Reach back. The design is plebeian and not executed as well as it could be, voice quality is below average, the screen is average, and battery life is on the edge. The UI works well enough, but the processor doesn't provide enough oomph. The biggest issue is the camera, which is truly bad. If you care about photography at all, stay away from this phone.
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The Kyocera DuraXE for AT&T is an ultra-rugged feature phone that runs Android, but you definitely won't confuse it for a smartphone.
Read full reviewThe Kyocera DuraXE for AT&T is an ultra-rugged feature phone that runs Android, but you definitely won't confuse it for a smartphone.
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A rugged, waterproof clamshell with several unique characteristics
Kyocera DuraXE
The Kyocera DuraXE is an enigma. This rugged clamshell is a tough little beast, no question there. It covers all the survivability traits needed by today's outdoor workforce, including resistance to abuse and water damage. Kyocera did a great job nailing the basics, such as call quality, battery...More
The Kyocera DuraXE is an enigma. This rugged clamshell is a tough little beast, no question there. It covers all the survivability traits needed by today's outdoor workforce, including resistance to abuse and water damage. Kyocera did a great job nailing the basics, such as call quality, battery life, and usability. Signal performance was very good.
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Really good works as good as an iPhone 7s better camera and more space then the new Samsung phones, the price is super low but I'd pay 900$ for this p
Kyocera Hydro Wave

I loved this phone for a while, but now that the memory is almost full, it's starting to mess up and download really slowly!! My daughter says "these
Kyocera Hydro Wave






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