Kyocera DuraForce Pro

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...