Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW

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Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW

Starts at $24.99/mo

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Battery life

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

Battery life

Up to 26.3 hours

Battery life

Up to 27 hours

Screen

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

Screen

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

Screen

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

Reviews

(318)

Reviews

(150)

Reviews

(64)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

64 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

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

Rear camera

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

Rear camera

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

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Overview

Introducing the Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW, an ultra-rugged and reliable smartphone with 5G speeds.¹ A long-lasting battery with wireless charging capabilities keeps you fueled during long work days.² Respond to emails, texts and view videos on the 5.45 in FHD+ touchscreen display with Glove & Wet Touch capabilities made from Sapphire Shield™ glass.³ Ultra-loud dual front speakers and 4-mic noise cancellation allow for fast and reliable communication in challenging environments. DuraForce Ultra 5G's underwater capable 24 MP main and 16 MP wide angle cameras capture it all, even in low light conditions or action environments. Now with the coverage of 5G Nationwide and the unprecedented performance of 5G Ultra Wideband.¹

This device supports 5G UW high-band (mmWave) only, 5G Nationwide and 4G LTE.

Reviews

2.7

318 reviews

33% of reviewers recommend this product.

Well built phone

62cody . 3 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

This is my 3rd KYOCERA and have been pleased with all of them. This latest one did have some issues to begin with. After I (the phone) had an update upgrade the phone works much better. My phone's have a tough life. My work is hard on them and my time away from work can be even tougher. I did break the screen on my last KYOCERA. It cracked after being dropped from the top of a dump truck bed. The person on the ground said it hit directly on the corner. The screen only cracked did not shatter. I have noticed that if the screen has nastiness on it the phone will do weird things. Sometimes you have to turn the pocket and glove mode off and on. I was a diehard Motorola fan and do still like Motorola phones, I just like KYOCERA better.

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago

We're glad the recent update improved performance and that our devices have stood up to your demanding work and lifestyle. Your feedback on the screen's sensitivity and modes is important to us, and we’ll keep it in mind as we continue improving. We’re honored to be your go-to choice – thanks for choosing Kyocera. Feel free to message us anytime on Facebook (@Kyocera Mobile) with questions or comments. We're happy to help. Kyocera

2nd one and completely not happy, phone has a mind of its own and opens things with out touching, the ear peace no longer works so I have to ues the

not a good phone . 5 months ago

not wanter proof, not drop proof , slow and the batery is less then what they say

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

We're sorry for the problems you are experiencing. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we will assist you. Kyocera

1. 5G Ultra Wideband available in select areas. 5G Nationwide available in 2,700+ cities.
2. Wireless charger sold separately.
3. Based on independent testing.
4. SOS and PTT require subscription.
5. MCPTT operates on the 4G network.
6. Glove and wet touch not available in 2G GSM mode 3.
7. IPX5/IPX8 water immersion up to 6.5 ft (2m), for up to 30 minutes.
8. IP6X dust proof.
9. To ensure that your phone is waterproof, make sure the SIM/micro SD card slot, charger port and audio jack covers are always properly sealed.
10. Military Standard 810H for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, low pressure, solar radiation, salt fog, humidity, freeze thaw and icing/freezing rain.

Specs

Design

Depth

0.63 in.

Width

2.95 in.

Weight

9.81 oz.

Height

6.50 in

Accessibility

Auditory

Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Real-Time Text

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M4/T3

Mobility / Cognitive

Switch Access

Overall

Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Battery

Standby Time

13 days

Usage Time

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

Battery

4,500 mAh (Non-Removable)

Network

4G Network

LTE: B12, B13, B5, B4, B66, B3, B2, B1, B7, B48 CA Combinations: 4CA

Wi-Fi

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/r/k, 2.4 & 5GHz

SAR

Head: 0.78 W/kg Body-worn: 0.80 W/kg Hotspot: 0.97 W/kg

HD Voice

Experience HD Voice, Video Calling and Simultaneous Voice & Data. Enable Wi-Fi Calling and make calls anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection

FCC ID

V65E7110

Global Network

GSM: B5, B8, B3, B2 (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz), UMTS: B5, B8, B2, B1 (850, 900, 1900, 2100MHz)

5G Network

5G NR: FR1 — n2 (1900), n5 (850), n66 (1700) FR2 — n260 (39 GHz), n261 (28 GHz)

Camera

Front Camera

8MP with Facial Recognition

Camera

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

Performance

Storage

128GB (ROM) + 6GB (RAM)

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G, Octa-core, GPU: Adreno 620

Expandable Memory

up to 1TB

Operating System

Android 10

Display

Screen

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

SKU#

KYOE7110

What's in the box

Phone (with pre-installed SIM card)
Embedded Durable Li-Po Battery
Adapter/USB type-C cable
Literature

Reviews

Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW Reviews

2.7

318 reviews

33% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Well built phone

62cody . 3 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago

2nd one and completely not happy, phone has a mind of its own and opens things with out touching, the ear peace no longer works so I have to ues the

not a good phone . 5 months ago

not wanter proof, not drop proof , slow and the batery is less then what they say

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

We're sorry for the problems you are experiencing. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we will assist you. Kyocera

Looking to trade my iPhone 14 Pro Max

Randy . 5 months ago

Will you tell me if the microphone turns OFF when the phone is turned off, or does it remain open and actively listening as iPhone does regardless of it being on or off?

Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months ago

Kyocera phones will not enable the microphones when they are powered off. If you wish to be extremely cautious, you could purchase a DuraForce PRO 3, which has a removable battery. That would allow you to remove the battery after you power off the phone. Kyocera

Husband is on his 5th one!

Snofoxy26 . 7 months ago

They said the screen was virtually indestructible, well 5 phones with 5 broken screens says otherwise. Not to mention the phone has a mind of its own. My husband is a steel worker who needs a device that is tougher than most. Verizon recommended the kyocera duraforce ultra 5G, they said the glass was indestructible and could withstand being ran over by a full size pickup truck. The video from Kyocera was well made and pretty convincing so we bought in. My husband had a cracked screen within 6 months and within 2 years he is on his 5th one. The 4th and 5th devices have a mind of their own. The devices opens apps, makes calls and texts randomly to random people. The current phone, (5th one) is the 2nd device that has this malfunction. It's not very professional to be in a meeting and have your phone randomly open youtube and start playing blackened by Metallica in front of your CEO. Lol. I wish this phone held up to the advertisement Kyocera made. It is not virtually indestructible. It's just as easy to break the screen. Oh and when you do, there is no taking it for a quick screen repair, you need a new device. Each time we have to file a claim and pay $370 so in total we have spent $2,379.99 on an $899.99 device. We wanted the Kyocera Duraforce Ultra 5G to live up to the hype but it failed miserably. My husband loved the device funcontionality for the most part but unfortunately he is looking into a different brand with a strong phone protector that a hardworking man can use and not worry about it breaking or randomly opening apps and making calls on its own.

Kyocera Customer Support - 6 months ago

DuraForce Ultra 5G is designed and tested to withstand drops of up to 1.5m onto concrete. The Sapphire Shield screen is almost scratch proof since it is second to diamond in the hardness scale. However, it is not shatter proof. The phone's housing is designed to provide protection to the screen, but if the screen is impacted it can break. We're sorry to learn that your husband has broken so many screens and paid so much to have them replaced in spite of paying for insurance. We recommend that customers who break their screens contact our customer support team directly at 1-800-349-4478, or through our support page kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, to inquire about Kyocera's Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty which comes with every DuraForce Ultra we sell. If a particular cracked screen is covered under the warranty, the phone will be replaced free of charge. If the cracked screen is not covered under the warranty, the customer has the option of replacing the phone for the cost of repairing the screen which is currently $333. The problems your husband had with the later devices opening apps on their own could also be covered under the warranty because of that behavior. Feel free to contact us directly on Facebook or Instagram @KyoceraMobile and we will connect you with a QA engineer. Kyocera

Not bad. Tough as nails.

hogbody . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I like it. It's a little quirky. I just got a major OS upgrade, think it's still android 11 but it looks like 13. The bottom line is, I've dropped, thrown, fallen on it, I mean it's had the living poopoo beaten out of it and I just buff it up with a microfiber rag and it looks like new. And it's got no case or screen protector

Kyocera Customer Support - 9 months ago

Awesome! We're glad the phone's holding up and you're liking the latest Android update. Thank you, we appreciate your positive review. Kyocera

Great phone

10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

this phone is awesome very durable if dropped easy to use highly recommend

Kyocera Customer Support - 9 months ago

That's great! We're happy to hear that DuraForce Ultra has proven to be durable and meets or exceeds your expectations! Thanks for recommending the phone and taking the time to write a positive review. Kyocera

Worse phone EVER!!!

Guyy . 10 months ago

Where to begin, I'm on my 4th one since the release date. Phone activates apps on its own, along with not opening apps I actually click on. This phone does not make it easy to text or make/receive calls. I have constantly tried dealing with Verizon on the matter and get nowhere and have been a member for 14yrs. Went through manufacturer warranty at one point and they made matters worse. Battery overheats constantly , even while it's not in use along with the draining of the battery being quick versus long lasting. Very delayed reaction time after I click on anything. The phone at times will just power off for no reason and turn itself back on. I cannot stand this phone in the worse way and Kyocera not Verizon seem to care enough to resolve it. Customer service use to be prime time here at Verizon and Kyocera but the past 2yrs has been nothing but problems to the point where I want to leave and find new service an phone.

Not as good as the older Durafirce

Neil . 11 months ago

I had a Duraforce prior to this phne and liked it. Thus version is terrible. The screenn is not responsive at times. The keyboards are terrible. The screen will 'shake,'. Battery life is poor.

Kyocera Customer Support - 11 months ago

We're sorry to hear about the problems you've been experiencing with your phone. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we will try to assist you. Kyocera

Cord it comes with had a short!

Peeved . 1 year ago

The cord it comes with had a short in it. I never asked for a replacement cord. Phone doesn't charge well if you don't have the original charger.

Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year ago

Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, if we can be of any assistance. Kyocera

A good idea gone WRONG!!!

Icemedik . 1 year ago

As a 1st Responder, I thought this would be the ideal phone for me. The Kyocera flip phone we keep in all of our ambulances. I even gave my parents the same flip phone. So the smartphone has to be even better. WRONG. The only good I can say about this phone it is very durable. I keep having software issues. Losing contacts, photos. It will not sync my history or text to the cloud. No one can explain or fix this. I've had this phone for 9 months. I should have stuck with Motorola.

Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year ago

We're sorry to hear of the problems your phone is having with syncing. Based on your description, we are not sure what might be the cause. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we will try to assist you. Kyocera

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Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW FAQs

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Blootooth . Apr 5, 2025

Does it have it for ear buds?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support13 days

This phone does have bluetooth that can be used for wireless earbuds. -Meg

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Larry . Mar 9, 2025

Is it waterproof or water resistant?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 month

DuraForce Ultra has been tested to be IPX5/IPX8 waterpoof when immersed up to 6.5 ft (2m), for up to 30 minutes.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The Kyocera is waterproof. Here is the link with more information http://spr.ly/642601C1O ~Joe M

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Mark . Sep 28, 2024

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Answer from Kyocera Customer Support6 months

Each phone we sell comes with Kyocera's Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. Please contact our customer support team directly at 1-800-349-4478, or through our support page kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, to get the details.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support6 months

The device has a one year warranty for any manufacturer defects. ~Freddy

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Melissa 8083 . May 2, 2024

Will this phone work with visible?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months

https://www.verizon.com/about/consumer-safety/device-unlocking-policy -Melissa

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creeb . Mar 29, 2024

Is this phone intrinsically safe

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

DuraForce Ultra 5G UW has been certified for Hazardous Locations - Non-Incendive, Class I Div 2, Group A, B, C, D; T4

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

vzw.com/contactus -Melissa

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Matthew . Feb 6, 2024

Will it support the Apple Music app

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Yes, you can get the Apple Music app from the Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.android.music&hl=en_US&gl=US -Joseph

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Rick . Sep 13, 2023

How is the battery?

Bruce . Sep 12, 2023

Is this fone capable of wireless charging?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

Yes, DuraForce Ultra 5G supports Qi wireless charging.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This device cannot charge wirelessly. ~Peter

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David Howland . Sep 7, 2023

How do I turn on Hearing Aids connectivity for phone calls?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

The way in which you connect a hearing aid to DuraForce Ultra varies depending on the type of hearing aid. If it uses T-Coil, you can enable that in Settings::Accessibility, by turning on "Hearing Aids". If your hearing aids use Bluetooth, then the method different and the instructions that came with the hearing aids should work. There are a variety of hearing aids available on the market and a single answer will not work for all of them. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, for further assistance.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Please the user manual for the steps to turn on Hearing Aids for the Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW. https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/kyocera-dark-knight-gb1003_duraforce_ultra_ug_eng_20201109 -Natasha

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Kyle . Aug 7, 2023

Can you turn the 5g off and just use 4g

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

No, DuraForce Ultra 5G automatically selects the most preferred network and the user cannot manually select 4G LTE only.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

You can view the Network Mode settings here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-236271/ -Joseph

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