Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3
3.6 (104 reviews)
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Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Battery lifeUp to 27 hours | Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Battery lifeUp to 4G: 27 hrs. / 5G: 15 hrs. (estimated) | Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Battery lifeUp to 26.3 hours |
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Screen5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility | Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Screen5.45 inch, FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Sapphire Shield™ glass | Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW ScreenFHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 |
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Reviews3.6 out of 5 rating 3.6 (104 reviews) | Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Reviews2.7 out of 5 rating 2.7 (329 reviews) | Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Reviews2.3 out of 5 rating 2.3 (162 reviews) |
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Storage128 GB (Subject to availability) | Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Storage128 GB (Subject to availability) | Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Storage64 GB (Subject to availability) |
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Rear camera64MP | 16MP, Ultra-Wide View | Scratch-resistant camera lens | 2MP Macro | Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Rear camera24MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view | Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Rear camera48MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view |
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Reviews
3.6
104 reviews
62% of reviewers recommend this product.
Kyocera
18 days ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 11 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. DuraForce PRO 3 is lighter than the previous model, DuraForce Ultra. Based on customer feedback, our mechanical engineers designed DuraForce PRO 3 to be smaller, lighter, and with a removable battery while still meeting the same drop and waterproof tests. It is easier to hold and carry. Since it is lighter than DuraForce Ultra, it lands with less force, so it withstands drops better. The raised, reinforced edges and corners take the brunt of impacts and a cover that flexes is less likely to dent or crack. We are confident that this design will satisfy the vast majority of users who need an ultra-rugged smartphone.
Worst phone I've ever had
Frost · 29 days ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 18 days ago
DuraForce PRO 3 is ultra-rugged while providing plenty of processing power to meet the needs of most users. However, the Galaxy Note 20 has an edge when it comes to the processor speed and the amount of RAM. If you used the default Android process and simply transferred all of your apps and files from a Galaxy Note 20 to DuraForce PRO 3, that might bog it down. However, if you were to review your list of apps and pare it down a little, DuraForce PRO 3 may serve you quite well.
- Up to 5 ft on concrete. Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810H Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in a controlled environment. Do not attempt.
- IP68 waterproof at 2m/6.5ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- Recognizes touch input while wearing gloves up to 3mm thick; the material, texture and thickness of the glove as well as how it fits your hand will impact performance. Individual results may vary.
A new reinforced smartphone to survive your day
Capture vibrant images on land or underwater
Embrace the definition of a reliable experience
Customize your instant access
Delivers high-speed unified Wi-Fi access and security
Design
Colors
Black
Length
6.06 in
Height
6.06 in
Width
2.95 in
Notable Materials
High-grip TPU material with cross-hatched texture
Weight
8.36 oz
Depth
0.57 in
Charging Port
USB Type-C
Accessibility
Overall
Accessibility Shortcuts, Android Accessibility Suite
Auditory
Readout, Speech Rate and Speech Pitch, Persistent Alerts, Captions, Mono Audio, Sound Balance, Real Time Text, Vibrate for Calls / Alerts / Alarms, Volume Control, LED Flash for Alerts
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini
Hearing Aid Compatibility
M4/T4
Mobility / Cognitive
Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Timing controls, Text-to-Speech Output, Speech Rate and Speech Pitch
Visual
Font & Display, Magnification, Color Inversion, Color Correction, Brightness Level
Battery
Standby Time
Up to 12 days
mAh (per hour)
4270 mAh (Removable)
Usage Time
Up to 27 hours
Powershare
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Fast Charge
Yes
Network
5G
n2, n5, n48, n66, n78
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 46, 48, 66
Wi-Fi
Tri Band (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz), Wi-Fi 6, 6E Support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/mc/d/e/i/k/r/v
SAR
Head: 0.78 W/kg | Body-worn: 0.80 W/kg | Hotspot: 0.97 W/kg
FCC ID
V65E7200
Global & Roaming Network
UMTS: B5/B8/B2/B1
World Device
Yes
5G Ultra Wideband
n260, n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)
Camera
Camera Mode
Dual LED Flash, Night, Portrait, Macro, Loupe, Pro photo, Panorama, Slow motion, Time lapse, Pro video, Action Overlay, Multi camera mode, Underwater mode – capture photos and record videos
Rear Camera
64MP | 16MP, Ultra-Wide View | Scratch-resistant camera lens | 2MP Macro
Front Camera
8MP with Facial Recognition
Video
4K video enabled
Performance
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Storage
128GB
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, Octa-core processor
OS
Android 15
Expandable Memory
MicroSDXC card up to 2TB
Hotspot
Up to 15 connections
Memory/Storage
128GB ROM | 6GB RAM
Security
Fingerprint Sensor on Power Key, Facial Recognition
Display
Screen
5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Aspect Ratio
2160x1080, 18:9 ratio
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What's in the box
- DuraForce PRO 3
- Durable Lithium Polymer Battery (Removable)
- 4FF Nano SIM Card (Pre-Installed)
- USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Up to 5 ft on concrete. Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810H Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in a controlled environment. Do not attempt.
- IP68 waterproof at 2m/6.5ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- Recognizes touch input while wearing gloves up to 3mm thick; the material, texture and thickness of the glove as well as how it fits your hand will impact performance. Individual results may vary.
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Reviews
3.6
104 reviews
62% of reviewers recommend this product.
Customers are saying
Customers say the camera quality is great. Some love the battery life, others find it poor. They feel the screen display isn't as good.
This summary was AI-generated from customer reviews.
Kyocera
18 days ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 11 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. DuraForce PRO 3 is lighter than the previous model, DuraForce Ultra. Based on customer feedback, our mechanical engineers designed DuraForce PRO 3 to be smaller, lighter, and with a removable battery while still meeting the same drop and waterproof tests. It is easier to hold and carry. Since it is lighter than DuraForce Ultra, it lands with less force, so it withstands drops better. The raised, reinforced edges and corners take the brunt of impacts and a cover that flexes is less likely to dent or crack. We are confident that this design will satisfy the vast majority of users who need an ultra-rugged smartphone.
Worst phone I've ever had
Frost · 29 days ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 18 days ago
DuraForce PRO 3 is ultra-rugged while providing plenty of processing power to meet the needs of most users. However, the Galaxy Note 20 has an edge when it comes to the processor speed and the amount of RAM. If you used the default Android process and simply transferred all of your apps and files from a Galaxy Note 20 to DuraForce PRO 3, that might bog it down. However, if you were to review your list of apps and pare it down a little, DuraForce PRO 3 may serve you quite well.
Duraforce pro 3
1 month ago
Android 15 ruined this phone
DFP user · 1 month ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 18 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad that DuraForce PRO 3 served you well for two years, but we are concerned to hear about the problems you have been experiencing since your phone received the Android OS 15 update. We did extensive testing on that OS update prior to release, and after it was released many people have been using the OS 15 build without seeing problems. Based on the wide variety of problems you are seeing, it is possible that they are not all related to each other and they may not be directly related to the OS update. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/ and we will help you troubleshoot those issues.
Love this phone. Fourth Kyocera in 17 years.
wohs79 · 1 month ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 25 days ago
Thank you for this excellent, detailed review and for your long-term loyalty to Kyocera. We're proud to hear DuraForce PRO 3 is holding up to concrete drops, water, and daily use without a scratch. It's also great to hear that you're finding value in its replaceable battery. Thanks again!
Indestructible
Guinesstout · 1 month ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 month ago
We’re glad you’ve had such a great experience with our ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 smartphone—and that it’s never had a cracked screen or even a scratch! We truly appreciate your loyalty to Kyocera devices over two full decades! Please reach out to us on Facebook (@Kyocera Mobile) if you have any questions or would like to chat. We’d be happy to hear from you!
Guy on the phone gave me wrong info
Keeruss · 2 months ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 month ago
Thank you for your 4-star rating. If there is anything our customer support team can do for you, please contact them at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/.
Tough but not tough enough
Mechanic 55 · 2 months ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 month ago
Thank for your feedback. When designing DuraForce PRO 3, our engineering team carefully considered which material to use for the display and chose to use a strengthened glass instead of sapphire. The scratch resistance of the strengthened glass has improved over the years, so that it is almost as scratch resistant as sapphire, while still being more shatter resistant. In addition, it has better optical properties, including lower reflectivity, better transmittance, and improved color gamut & contrast. So, DuraForce PRO 3 display will look better and be easier to see clearly in bright light while consuming less battery for the backlighting. Furthermore, DuraForce PRO 3 is designed and tested to withstand drops of up to 1.5m onto concrete, however, we do realize that screens can break under certain scenarios. Our rugged phones come with Kyocera’s Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. The damage to your phone may be covered under the warranty, but we would need to examine it to make that determination. To learn more about our warranty, please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/.
There are better phones that are less expensive
Johny · 2 months ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago
Thank you for highlighting the ruggedness and high performance of DuraForce PRO 3. We hope you will get used to the user interface differences from what you have used in the past. If you contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, we may be able to give you some tips on using your new phone.
Delivers as promised.
robbij · 3 months ago
Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate you mentioning DuraForce PRO 3’s bright, scratch-resistant screen, strong reception, and water resistance. It’s great to hear the device performs reliably for your needs. Feel free to reach us on Facebook (@Kyocera Mobile) if you have questions about Kyocera smartphones or our accessory solutions.
Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 FAQs
mark . Nov 26, 2025
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We want to ensure that you have all the details that you need. Please message us on another platform so that we can fully assist you. Here are some options in the link below. https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus -Sean
Mike . Nov 24, 2025
Is it dual sim?
DuraForce PRO 3 supports a physical SIM and an eSIM. The eSIM can be loaded electronically via the network.
No, the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 does not support dual SIM. -Joseph
Barb . Oct 4, 2025
Can you use the Life360 app with this phone?
Yes, you can use the Life360 app on the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3. The phone's Android operating system meets and exceeds Life360's minimum requirements. -Cryssie
Jonny . Sep 18, 2025
Does this phone have a GPS built-in so it works with no cell coverage for mapping software?
Equipped with a GPS receiver can determine your location using satellite signals, without cellular service.
Gary . Aug 24, 2025
Is that a lanyard lug in the side corner?
There are four tool anchors on DuraForce PRO 3, one near each corner, which are suitable for attaching accessories.
Yes, the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 has lanyard attachment points, which Kyocera calls "Tool Anchors~Joe M
Jonathan . Aug 4, 2025
Is these phones intrinsically safe
There are two methods for certifying a device for use in hazardous locations: a) Intrinsically Safe or b) Non-Incendive. DuraForce PRO 3 has been certified for Hazardous Locations - Non-Incendive, Class I Div 2, Group A, B, C, D; T4. You should contact your safety officer to determine which hazardous locations you will be working in and compare that to this certification.
Waltham Guy . Jul 22, 2025
What chargers may be used with this phone? I have several old iPhone USB-A chargers.
The Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 has a Type C Charging port. -Erica
Rich . Jul 18, 2025
Is the phone intrinsically safe?
There are two methods for certifying a device for use in hazardous locations: a) Intrinsically Safe or b) Non-Incendive. DuraForce PRO 3 has been certified for Hazardous Locations - Non-Incendive, Class I Div 2, Group A, B, C, D; T4. You should contact your safety officer to determine which hazardous locations you will be working in and compare that to this certification.
This phone does meet or exceed FCC safety standards -Anthony
ruggedphoneneeded . Jun 19, 2025
what version of android does this phone run?
Android 14 -Christopher
Brandi . May 6, 2025
Are you able to use a storage card for extra memory on this phone and if so how big can u use
Yes, the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 does support MicroSDXC cards up to 2TB -Art
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