Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3

Starts at $24.99/mo

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Storage

128 GB

New or existing customer

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Overview

Built for tough conditions, whether it be work or adventure, Kyocera’s DuraForce PRO 3 offers protection from drops, shock, extreme temperatures¹, dust and submersion in water². Customize your smartphone’s shortcuts with programmable external buttons and play music through its powerful front-facing stereo speakers or access Google Assistant at the simple press of a button. Pair DuraForce PRO 3’s rugged durability and reliable connectivity with Verizon, the network America relies on.

Reviews

3.8

42 reviews

64% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Jeff . 27 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I love my new phone but I thought it was going to be bigger screenwise done my last duraforce phone

Kyocera Customer Support - 17 days ago

Thank you for choosing DuraForce PRO 3 and leaving five stars! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your new phone overall. We understand the importance of screen size in providing an optimal user experience. Adhering to most customer requests, we've designed DuraForce PRO 3 to be more pocketable and easier for users to handle while remaining just as rugged. Thanks again for your support and for choosing Kyocera. Kyocera

Still getting used to the few areas that are different from my last phone, but so far so good. 🤞

Eric . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Gave it a 3 star mostly because I haven't gotten used to the amount of extra buttons and the location of them. I never would have guessed that something as simple as that would be that difficult to figure out but I would be wrong when that one

Kyocera Customer Support - 1 month ago

Thank you for your feedback. DuraForce PRO 3 has three programmable keys which can be set to take certain actions upon three different types of keypresses (single press, double press, or press and hold). Many users find these keys to be useful. However, if you don't want to use some or all of these keys, you can set them to "Do nothing" under Settings -> Programmable keys. There you can also set whether or not each key will wake up the phone. Hope this helps. Kyocera

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Battery life

Up to 27 hours

Battery life

Up to 4G: 27 hrs. / 5G: 15 hrs. (estimated)

Battery life

Up to 26.3 hours

Screen

5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility

Screen

5.45 inch, FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Sapphire Shield™ glass

Screen

FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6

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Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

64 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

64MP | 16MP, Ultra-Wide View | Scratch-resistant camera lens | 2MP Macro

Rear camera

24MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view

Rear camera

48MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view

Colors

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.

Specs

A new reinforced smartphone to survive your day

DuraForce PRO 3 is built with an all-new reinforced X-frame structure designed to withstand harsh conditions. Protected against the elements to keep out dust and moisture, DuraForce PRO 3 can accompany you anywhere. Plus, this smartphone has an ultra-durable battery that’s user-replaceable and can be easily swapped to ensure all-day use and safety.³ Through outdoor adventures in inclement weather or withstanding rugged industrial work, this smartphone is built with the durability you’re looking for.

Capture vibrant images on land or underwater

DuraForce PRO 3’s triple rear camera system allows you to relive the action on its vibrant OLED display. Macro mode and new loupe mode help you to capture your images in precise focus where you’ll be able to get the close-up details of an image where you couldn’t before. DuraForce PRO 3 takes it one step further, offering full underwater photo capture and recording capabilities.

A new reinforced smartphone to survive your day

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

Depth

0.57 in

Weight

8.36 oz

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

Mobility / Cognitive

Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Timing controls, Text-to-Speech Output, Speech Rate and Speech Pitch

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M4/T4

Visual

Font & Display, Magnification, Color Inversion, Color Correction, Brightness Level

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 12 days

mAh (per hour)

4270 mAh Removable Battery

Usage Time

Up to 27 hours

Powershare

Yes

Fast Charge

Yes

Wireless Charging

Yes

Network

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

Global & Roaming Network

UMTS: B5/B8/B2/B1

FCC ID

V65E7200

5G Nationwide

n2, n5, n48, n66, n78

5G Ultra Wide-Band

n260, n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

World Device

Yes

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

Processor

Qualcomm® Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, Octa-core processor

Android 13

Expandable Memory

MicroSDXC™ card up to 1TB

Memory/Storage

128GB ROM | 6GB RAM

Security

Fingerprint Sensor on Power Key, Facial Recognition

Hotspot

Up to 15 connections

Display

Screen

5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility

Refresh Rate

60Hz

Aspect Ratio

2160x1080, 18:9 ratio

SKU#

KYOE7200

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.

Reviews

Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Reviews

3.8

42 reviews

64% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Jeff . 27 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I love my new phone but I thought it was going to be bigger screenwise done my last duraforce phone

Kyocera Customer Support - 17 days ago

Still getting used to the few areas that are different from my last phone, but so far so good. 🤞

Eric . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Kyocera Customer Support - 1 month ago

nice upgrade from the DuraForce Pro2

riptide4 . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

larger than the DuraForce Pro 2 I have been using for several years but still fits good in one hand, its a really nice upgrade with better camera and louder speaker which is needed for my work, it is more expensive than the previous Kyocera device though.

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago

Many customers have reported their satisfaction with the size, quality, and loudness of DuraForce PRO 3! Thanks for writing this positive review. Kyocera

great size vs the Ultra

Hallen . 4 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Decided on DuraForce 3 vs DuraForce Ulra as the phone just fits much better in the hand, especially while multitasking/working in the field. Ultra was just too big, had some initial bugs but the new software update has seemed to resolve those.

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thank you for your 5-star review. Many DuraForce PRO 3 owners have indicated their high level of satisfaction with the look, feel, size, and weight of this device. Kyocera

Unusable

Sam1 . 4 months ago

The software is unusable. The phone needs to be reset several times a day as others have mentioned. The keyboard does not open half of the time and will force a restart. The camera occasionally does not open and will force a restart. Just having a few apps running at once will drastically slow the phone down and cause it to freeze and restart. Can't speak to the durability but have my concerns as there are small knicks in the plastic from just being in my pocket with keys. Extremely disappointed with Kyocera. The phone was not ready for release.

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

We're sorry for the troubles you have experienced with your phone. We are aware that some customers have experienced these types of problems and are actively working to correct them. Look for fixes to come in a future software update. Kyocera

Dual sim capability is a major plus.

Mark S Wilson . 5 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

No one seems to mention the dual sim capability of this phone, but that is what sold me on it. I had previously been carrying two phones which was a major pain. Phone has worked flawlessly with the only glitches being software related. on multiple occasions the "do not disturb" function has gotten activated while carrying in pocket causing me to miss calls and messages. The camera app could be better. While the camera can take excellent photos it is not anywhere near as easy or intuitive as my 8 year old Sony Z3V. You have to work to take a good photo. Hopefully this will improve as I get more accustomed to it. Battery life has been phenomenal and the fact that it is easily replaceable means a lot for me. I have a 1 terabyte MicroSD install and will never be short in storage. Have not had any of the glitches overs have mentioned. Phone has never shut down and have never been forced to do a restart. I was hesitant about purchasing this phone after reading some of the early reviews, but am glad I took the plunge. Overall has been a very pleasant experience.

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thanks for your review! Yes, unknown to some people, DuraForce PRO 3 was built with dual-SIM capabilities – an excellent feature for business customers and consumers alike. We're happy that your device has worked flawlessly. Regarding accidental button presses, have you tried turning on Pocket Mode to reduce those occurrences? Settings > Display > Pocket mode. To reduce accidental touches further, you can go to Display settings and turn off "Tap to turn on screen". Thanks for also highlighting DuraForce PRO 3's replaceable battery, phenomenal battery life, and one-terabyte expandable storage capability. We appreciate your 5-star rating! Kyocera

This phone sucks

AWKIII . 5 months ago

Very glitchy. Have to restart several times a day. Don't receive texts. Camera makes phone freeze up. Can't send pics in texts. Freezes up. Missed calls and emails. Keyboard doesn't always pop up and requires a restart.

Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months ago

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your phone. DuraForce PRO 3 comes with a Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, so that we can work with you to understand what is happening and help to resolve your concerns. Kyocera

Best phone ever

Weels . 5 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I use a wheelchair to help me get around so I needed a phone that would stand up to everyday life that's when I saw a add for the Kyocera Duraforce pro 3 I ordered it a week ago and got it a few days after I ordered it it has been so good to me so far the camera is wonderful and the sound is the best I've heard from a smartphone this phone was definitely worth the wait and worth the price

Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months ago

Thanks for your purchase and for letting us know where you learned about DuraForce PRO 3! We're glad to hear you're delighted with its camera and sound quality. We appreciate your 5-star review! Kyocera

AVOID THIS PHONE AND BRAND AT ALL COSTS!!

Matt . 6 months ago

I bought this phone thinking it would be a good choice because I work in a brewery so I wanted a tough waterproof reliable phone. This is not it; let's start with the durability, the charging port has a cap so it can be waterproof but it snaps shut so tight that you need a key or something to wedge it open but the plastic is soft so it scratches very easily, the claims it can be used with wet hands is a lie, it acts as any other phone and detects the liquid as fingers and cuases a lot of issues, ive had it 2 weeks and the plastic frame of rhe phone is already loose and makes a lot of rickity noises; now on to the reliability; its very slow, unresponsive, glitchy, and the battery life is bad, it will randomly power down for no reason no matter the charge level and take a long time to start back up; please save yourself some frustration and money and look at a diffrent brand because these guys come out with new models every couple months instead of making something good

Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months ago

We're sorry that you have been disappointed with your phone and have some tips for you. PORT: the USB port cover is designed to be easily pried open with a fingernail. When looking at the bottom of the phone, with the screen facing up, there should be a larger gap along the right side of the port cover. Insert a fingernail into that gap and pry the cover open gently. If you are prying from the other side or with a hard tool, you could damage the port cover. If you have damaged it, you can contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we can arrange to send you another one with instructions for inserting it. WET TOUCH: the touchscreen can certainly be used with wet fingers even if drops of water are sitting on or falling onto the screen. However, it does have its limits. If too much water is falling on or running across the screen, that can trigger touch events. COVER: if the plastic feels loose, the back cover may no longer be fastened securely. Whenever you suspect this may be the case, press the back cover firmly into place along both sides and along the bottom edge to make sure each tab is snapped into place. PERFORMANCE: based on your description, we recommend checking for unwanted apps and removing them. Review the list of apps and remove any that you don't recognize or use, especially ones that are suspicious. UPDATES: Kyocera continues to release software updates to make improvements. Watch for an update coming soon which may address some issues you've seen, particularly power cycles after using Android Auto. Kyocera

Bluetooth progress

Russells . 6 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Follow up ref review one month ago. Kyocera techs contacted, they went the extra mile trying to have hearing aids function 100%. Exceptional follow up.All other functions of unit are fast and exceptional. Changed to a keeper. Recommended.

Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months ago

We're so glad you contacted us about the problem you were facing with your hearing aids. Kyocera takes pride in having real people on the ground, ready to produce solutions for our customers. Thank you very much for your 5-star follow-up review! Kyocera

FAQs

Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 FAQs

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Kaos . Apr 5, 2024

Does it have wireless charging

Answer from Verizon Customer Support21 days

This phone does have wireless charging. ~Jesse

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Eric . Mar 25, 2024

Will the turbo charger work on this phone as fast charger

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

DuraForce PRO 3 supports Power Delivery 3.0. Using a power adapter that also supports that standard will provide the fastest charging result.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Please reach out to manufacturer for more assistance. ~Peter

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Beverly . Mar 11, 2024

Does this work like an iPhone. Not use to android and really do not like them.

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

DuraForce PRO 3 is an Android phone and if you don't like Android phones, you probably won't like the user interface on this phone. It typically takes people time to adjust when they switch between iPhone and Android.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 is not like an iPhone as this device is an Android device. https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/?sku=sku6001174 -Natasha

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truckmandan . Mar 6, 2024

Does this phone have an 3.5mm audio jack ?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

No, DuraForce PRO 3 does not have a 3.5mm jack. You can either use a headset with a USB-C connector or use an adapter from your 3.5mm headset to USB-C.

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dswren . Feb 27, 2024

This is supposed to be a dual sim capable phone. Where is the tray for the second sim card?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

DuraForce PRO 3 supports a physical SIM and an eSIM. It does not support two physical SIM cards. The eSIM can be loaded electronically via the network.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The SIM & microSD tray is located on the right side of the device. Details and specs here: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/ ~Maria

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Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 . Feb 23, 2024

Does Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 have Android Car Play on it?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

DuraForce PRO 3 does support Android Auto.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

No -Melissa

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longshoreman . Dec 15, 2023

will the phone wireless charge

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support4 months

Yes, DuraForce PRO 3 supports Qi wireless charging. It also has charging contacts on the back for use with a compatible charging dock available at our online Solutions Store.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

This phone has wireless charging. You can find more info in the product page here: https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/?sku=sku6001174 ~Jesse

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Carra . Dec 4, 2023

Does the duraforce pro 3 have thermal imaging built in? If not do you offer a smartphone that does?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support4 months

No, DuraForce PRO 3 does not have built-in thermal imaging. None of our current smartphones have that feature.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

Check device features and specs here: https://www.verizon.com/support/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/ ~Maria

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Nov 8, 2023

How do i get a user guide for a PRO 3

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support5 months

The DuraForce PRO 3 user guide is available online at: kyoceramobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Duraforce-Pro-3-user-guide-en.pdf. You can also request a printed copy by contacting our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or through our support page kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

Here is a guide and support overview for your device: https://www.verizon.com/support/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/ ~Maria

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KyliePeach . Nov 5, 2023

Can I use Touch to Pay on this phone?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support5 months

Yes, DuraForce PRO 3 comes with Google Wallet for tap to pay. You may also download other compatible apps such as PayPal.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

The Kyocera DuraForce Pro 3 is compatible with Google Pay. Learn more here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-304798/ -Joseph

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