Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 goes through torture test, makes other smartphones blush

29 November 2018
Kyocera's rugged phone lives up to its looks.

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Nah, the S Active series isn't bad at all. Those phones are somewhat more practical for regular usage as compared to this. This Kyocera phone would be great phone for sportsmen & hyperactive people, but not quite satisfying for the average person. The S Active series on the other hand can be used by anyone who's willing to use a less-attractive looking phone.

Kyocera = Durable + stock Android
S Active = Durable + excellent performance + camera + screen + gaming + battery Life

Too bad that the S9 Active got canned this year... and we don't know if the series will continue or not. If not, then people will have to resort to alternatives such as Kyocera...

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    • Anonymous
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    • 30 Nov 2018

    >>>>"made in japan"

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      Yuri84, 30 Nov 2018Now if only GSMArena would run a test of this phone...I agree. This phone is more worthy of a full GSMArena review that any iPhone, and to some extent, the S Active phones.

        Now if only GSMArena would run a test of this phone...

          Kyocera managed to put real Sapphire on both the display and the camera lens of their $450 phone. Meanwhile Apple put fake Sapphire on their $1000+ phones, even though they just had to put it on the camera lens as per their claim. Truly disgraceful!

            put sd660/670 or sd710 and it will be great device in terms durability with "quite good" spec

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              • Anonymous
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              • 30 Nov 2018

              Ouch* Huawei Mate 20 Pro #cracked, iPhone 6 #bendgate

              Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 seems on par with ALMOST INDESTRUCTIBLE Nokia 3310 from Year 2000!!

                AnonD-558092, 30 Nov 2018They've been doing cellphones since at least a decade. ... moreThat's nice. Their printers are popular here, and I agree too that they are high quality.

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                  Geric.770, 30 Nov 2018Well, not everyone can buy iPhones though. Oh wait, I t... moreThey've been doing cellphones since at least a decade.

                  But yet, they have provided a high quality product, more durable and more honest than Apple for so much less money

                    AnonD-558092, 30 Nov 2018At this point, "fans" is a huge compliment Well, not everyone can buy iPhones though.

                    Oh wait, I thought Kyocera is just a solar power panel and printer maker.

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                      Geric.770, 30 Nov 2018Apple is always into "flowery" words to impress their fans ... moreAt this point, "fans" is a huge compliment

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                        • 30 Nov 2018

                        makes other smartphones blush.

                        Other rugged smartphones to blush ? Or just smartphones ?
                        If just smartphones then these are not built to be rugged so it's expected to past torture tests.

                          AnonD-558092, 30 Nov 2018No. Apple used PR Sapphire. Read "legally not a lie but in... moreApple is always into "flowery" words to impress their fans more...

                            Anonymous, 30 Nov 2018Apple used Chinese Sapphire read as Fake Sapphire Kyocera ... moreDo not blame the "Chinese". You should blame the crooked company ordering the fake stuff, not the geographic location of the manufacturer for supplying it (no matter the country of either)

                              AnonD-558092, 30 Nov 2018No. Apple used PR Sapphire. Read "legally not a lie but in... moreWell aPple IS a scam, so who are surprised? They have made a fairytale their business model: "The emperors new clothes"

                                Nice to see Kyocera back in the spotlight. Not a brand that well known in the West, but back in the days were light versions of Fujitsu making almost indestructible printers, that could withstand the most hostile environments. So not at all surprised.

                                Good job, and nice to see this variation in the market, for those in need of rugged devices.

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                                  Anonymous, 30 Nov 2018Apple used Chinese Sapphire read as Fake Sapphire Kyocera ... moreNo.
                                  Apple used PR Sapphire. Read "legally not a lie but in reality is a huge sham"

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                                    • 30 Nov 2018

                                    Apple used Chinese Sapphire read as Fake Sapphire
                                    Kyocera used Japan Sapphire read as Real Sapphire .

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