Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW

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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

(313)

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(144)

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(54)

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

315 reviews

33% of reviewers recommend this product.

Husband is on his 5th one!

Snofoxy26 . 15 hours 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.

Not bad. Tough as nails.

hogbody . 2 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 - 2 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

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

315 reviews

33% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Husband is on his 5th one!

Snofoxy26 . 15 hours ago

Not bad. Tough as nails.

hogbody . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 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

2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

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

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 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 . 3 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 . 4 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 - 4 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 . 5 months 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 - 5 months 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 . 5 months 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 - 5 months 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

Glitchy unreliable phone

MTMT . 6 months ago

I have previously had several Kyocera phones, and they worked ok. This one has been nothing but aggravation. I’ve exchanged twice for a new phone. Phone works for a few months and then the trouble starts. Can’t make or receive calls or texts. No reception. Screen turns sideways for no reason and locks up the phone. Called Verizon and Kyocera the last time, and they could not solve the problems. I used to really like this brand but not anymore.

Kyocera Customer Support - 6 months ago

We're sorry to hear about the problems you've been experiencing with your phone. Please make sure that it has been upgraded to the latest software. Then, if the problems persist, please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and describe the problems that you are now seeing with your current phone and we will try to assist you. Kyocera

Might be good if the manufacturer still kept it secure

Noob . 7 months ago

This is directly from Verizon Website for this phone; not only is it on Android 11 (3 Android Os's behind) but they haven't released a security update for 7 months. Release date: 07/18/2023 Android™ Security Patch Level: June 2023 Software Version: 4.700VZ

Kyocera Customer Support - 6 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to inform you that we are continuing to release software updates for DuraForce Ultra. We are working to release a major update which will include security patches, an OS update, and bug fixes. Kyocera

Not an Apple

James . 7 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

If you’re used to an Apple product, this is not as user friendly.

Kyocera Customer Support - 6 months ago

Hey James. Thanks for leaving four stars despite your difficulties. Yes, DuraForce Ultra 5G differs from Apple products in many ways – however, customers appreciate its ultra-rugged design, ultra-loud speakers, and ultra-customizable operating system. If you have any questions, please direct message Kyocera Mobile on Facebook. Kyocera

FAQs

Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW FAQs

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Melissa 8083 . May 2, 2024

Will this phone work with visible?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 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 Support5 months

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 Support5 months

vzw.com/contactus -Melissa

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Matthew . Feb 6, 2024

Will it support the Apple Music app

Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months

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 Support11 months

Yes, DuraForce Ultra 5G supports Qi wireless charging.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support12 months

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 Support11 months

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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Jack griz . Jul 6, 2023

Is this phone compatible with a Samsung galaxy watch

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

The Samsung Galaxy watch should be able to connect with DuraForce Ultra via Bluetooth after you install the companion app. However, the functionality might be limited compared to what you would see using a Samsung phone and a Samsung watch.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Depending on the Watch model. Check compatibility here: https://www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/what-phones-are-compatible-with-the-galaxy-watch/ https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/kyocera-duraforce-ultra-5g-uw/ ~Maria

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User . Jun 4, 2023

Are there any QI charging phone cases or clip/magnetic power packs for this phone?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

Unfortunately, there were no Qi charging phone cases or clip/magnetic power packs developed for DuraForce Ultra. We suggest that you look into a wired extended battery pack that can connect to the USB-C port.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

You can find compatible accessories and cases here: https://solutions.kyoceramobile.com/shop/category/duraforce-ultra-48 ~Ivone

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Allison . Jun 1, 2023

Does this have dual SIM capacity?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support1 year

No, DuraForce Ultra does not support dual-SIM capability.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

No, the DuraForce Ultra 5G is not Dual SIM capable. -John

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