Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Prepaid
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Meet Kyocera’s DuraSport 5G UW, the rugged 5G smartphone that lets you power through the day. Able to withstand drops1, dirt and the elements1, including submersion in water2, you can count on DuraSport to be your trusted companion for every adventure. Enjoy all your media on the true-to-life 6.1" FHD+ color display. Never miss a beat with the 4,500 mAh Lithium Polymer all-day battery that's built rugged to keep up with you.3 Whether you're at work or enjoying a day of play, the dual-rear cameras allow you to take pictures on the job or capture memories with friends. And with the programmable Google Assistant/Push-to-Talk button you can easily ask questions, make calls, send texts or open the apps you use most often. And with connectivity to Verizon 5G, you can experience blazing fast speeds in more areas than ever before.
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Recurring terrible performance so went back to my Pro 2
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DanEdB . 4 months
After two replacements of the DuraSport 5G I bought to replace my DuraForce Pro2, I finally gave up and went back to full time use of my Pro2 and put the constantly failing DuraSport 5G in my desk drawer until I complete my discounted payments with Verizon and can get a decent deal on upgrading to the DuraForce Pro3. On top of the OS dropping apps and calls, I didn't like how hard it was to simply handle the phone. Too thin and too slick.
Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months
We're sorry for the problems you have seen on your DuraSport. We released a software update at the end of March 2025 which fixed most of the problems you listed, including apps closing and keyboard disappearing. If you haven't tried that build, it may be worth a shot. Feel free to contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we can help verify that your phone is on the latest software build.
Do not buy! Total piece of junk!
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Bdtwin . 6 months
I hate this phone! Had duraforce pro's before this one and loved them. No complaints. This one I have nothing good to say about. Pretty much does what it wants. Closes apps, and I have to keep opening them over and over again. It always turns off the volume. Keyboard disappears.screen freezes. Camera sucks. Keep getting no Internet connection messages.
In every one of these reviews they always say to call customer support. I did that. They said that I have to go to Verizon. Wonderful customer support to add to the list. I've always had kyrocera phones for the last 20 yrs. Guess it's time for a change.
Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months
We're sorry for the problems you have seen on your phone. We released a software update at the end of March 2025 which fixed most of the problems you listed, including apps closing and keyboard disappearing. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and let them know which software build is in your phone so we can verify it is the latest.
- 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 controlled environment. Do not attempt.
- IP68 waterproof at 6.5 ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure all ports and covers are properly sealed. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged.
- Use mild soap, disinfectant wipes, or alcohol (70%)
- 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.
- 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
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Push, Talk and Take Charge
Customize your DuraSport by programming the side button to fit your needs–whether it's instant access to a frequently-used app, one-touch connection to Google Assistant or up to 250 contacts through PTT (Push-To-Talk)–you can play music, ask for a translation, check in with the office, or instantly access your favorite apps, all with the press of a button.
A standout display.
Experience immersive, vibrant and true-to-life colors with a scratch-resistant display. The 6.1" FHD+ display on DuraSport allows you to experience life in full color, whether you're sharing images of your travels or video chatting on the go.
Made to withstand the elements.
Designed and tested to withstand drops1, dirt2, and the elements1, including submersion in water2. Plus, DuraSport can be easily cleaned and sanitized3 to eliminate grit and grime on all your journeys, without worry.
Capture more moments.
The 48 MP main camera with Super Night Vision and a 16 MP ultra wide-angle lens capture stills and videos in almost any condition. Whether you're hiking in the mountains and shooting the views or gazing at the starry night sky, the dual-rear cameras will capture life's most memorable moments in any conditions. Or, use Multi-Camera mode to use both the front and rear cameras at the same time to capture the action and your reaction.
Longer battery life to support your long days.
Outlast your longest work days or after-hours adventures with an all-day battery.4 From the office to the trails and beyond, the powerful, durable 4,500 mAh battery of DuraSport is suited for life on the go.
Keeping your health in mind.
Compatible with fitness apps and ANT+ wireless sensors for more detailed performance tracking—and greater control over your health. Track your workouts, hikes and more with DuraSport 5G's advanced fitness tracking capabilities.
Push, Talk and Take Charge
Customize your DuraSport by programming the side button to fit your needs–whether it's instant access to a frequently-used app, one-touch connection to Google Assistant or up to 250 contacts through PTT (Push-To-Talk)–you can play music, ask for a translation, check in with the office, or instantly access your favorite apps, all with the press of a button.
A standout display.
Experience immersive, vibrant and true-to-life colors with a scratch-resistant display. The 6.1" FHD+ display on DuraSport allows you to experience life in full color, whether you're sharing images of your travels or video chatting on the go.
Design
Depth
0.39 in.
Color
Black
Width
2.78 in.
Length
6.09 in.
Height
6.09 in.
Charging Port
USB Type-C
Weight
6.52 oz.
Notable Materials
Elastomer grip
Design
Rugged, Sleek & Stylish Android
Accessibility
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Real-Time Text
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini
Mobility / Cognitive
Switch Access
Hearing Aid Compatibility
M3/T3
Overall
Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak
Network
5G
n2, n5, n66
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/mc/i/r/k, 2.4GHz & 5GHz
4G Network
LTE: B12, B13, B5, B4, B66, B3, B2, B1, B7, B48
SAR
Body - 0.74 W/kg
FCC ID
V65C6930
Global & Roaming Network
GSM: B5, B8, B3, B2 UMTS: B5, B8, B2, B1
5G Ultra Wideband
n260/ n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)
Battery
Standby Time
14 days
Powershare
No
Usage Time
26.3 hours
Battery
Non-Removable Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
Wireless Charging
Yes
Fast Charge
Yes
Additional Features
Push to Talk Plus
Yes
Audio/Music
Single front facing earpiece/loudspeaker (97dB+) | Dual-mic noise cancellation
WEA Compliance (Wireless Emergency Alert)
Support WEA 3.0. Clickable URLs are supported
*HD Voice with Wi-Fi Calling
Yes
HD Voice with Video Calling
Yes
Camera
Front Camera
8MP with Facial Recognition
Video
1080P HD Video enabled
Camera
48MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view
Performance
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1 + LE
Storage
64GB (ROM) + 4GB (RAM)
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 480 (SM4350)
Expandable Memory
Ginger Up to 1 TB
Operating System
Android 11
Hotspot
Yes. Up to 10 connections 4G & Up to 10 connections 5G
Security
Fingerprint Sensor and Facial Recognition
Display
Screen Size
6.1 inches
Screen
FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6
Refresh Rate
60 Hz adaptive
Aspect Ratio
20:09
KYOC6930
- Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW
- USB Type-C cable
- Non-removable lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery
- Literature
- A/C Adapter
- 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 controlled environment. Do not attempt.
- IP68 waterproof at 6.5 ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure all ports and covers are properly sealed. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged.
- Use mild soap, disinfectant wipes, or alcohol (70%)
- 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.
- 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
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Recurring terrible performance so went back to my Pro 2
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DanEdB . 4 months
After two replacements of the DuraSport 5G I bought to replace my DuraForce Pro2, I finally gave up and went back to full time use of my Pro2 and put the constantly failing DuraSport 5G in my desk drawer until I complete my discounted payments with Verizon and can get a decent deal on upgrading to the DuraForce Pro3. On top of the OS dropping apps and calls, I didn't like how hard it was to simply handle the phone. Too thin and too slick.
Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months
We're sorry for the problems you have seen on your DuraSport. We released a software update at the end of March 2025 which fixed most of the problems you listed, including apps closing and keyboard disappearing. If you haven't tried that build, it may be worth a shot. Feel free to contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and we can help verify that your phone is on the latest software build.
Do not buy! Total piece of junk!
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Bdtwin . 6 months
I hate this phone! Had duraforce pro's before this one and loved them. No complaints. This one I have nothing good to say about. Pretty much does what it wants. Closes apps, and I have to keep opening them over and over again. It always turns off the volume. Keyboard disappears.screen freezes. Camera sucks. Keep getting no Internet connection messages.
In every one of these reviews they always say to call customer support. I did that. They said that I have to go to Verizon. Wonderful customer support to add to the list. I've always had kyrocera phones for the last 20 yrs. Guess it's time for a change.
Kyocera Customer Support - 5 months
We're sorry for the problems you have seen on your phone. We released a software update at the end of March 2025 which fixed most of the problems you listed, including apps closing and keyboard disappearing. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, and let them know which software build is in your phone so we can verify it is the latest.
Loved the phone keyword loved
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Daultman . 6 months
So I love the industrial phone had a couple durafirce. How even this one overheated while on a charger. Melted the cord into charging port
Kyocera Customer Support - 6 months
When a USB charging port overheats it might be caused by debris in the port, damaged charging pins, or an issue with the AC adapter or USB cable. Your phone may be covered under Kyocera’s Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty, but we will need to examine it to make that determination. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, to inquire about the warranty.
Don't buy this phone
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MG McKinley . 7 months
Slow data speeds, camera sucks, speakers are almost useless.
But I'm stuck paying for it.
Been with Verizon 14+ years, they give new customers a free phone but I have to buy mine
Liked My Duraforce 2 this is Junk
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ICDEDTURKES . 1 year
Had a Duraforce 2 for 3 years loved replaced with sport... I could not be more disappointed, camera lens cracked within a month, screen spider webbed first drop... Than the keyboard wouldn't pop up so I kept tap tapping and further spider webbed... Only after months did they fix the frustrating glitch... Would love a Duraforce 3 but I'm not sure after this clunker.
This phone and "rugged" as described on Kyocera site should not be in the same sentence
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year
We're sorry for the problems you have experienced with your phone. DuraSport 5G is designed and tested to withstand drops of up to 5 ft onto concrete, however, it is not as rugged as our DuraForce PRO 2 or DuraForce PRO 3 phones. We do realize that screens will break under certain scenarios. Your phone may be covered under Kyocera’s Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty, but we will need to examine it to make that determination. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, to inquire about the warranty.
WORST PHONE EVER
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Woody . 1 year
Okay this is my 3rd Kyocera. I had the original and the pro 2 and had some luck with them. I thought this phone would be as durable, but no I broke the screen on my first one after having it for a little less than a year. It fell from my coat pocket about waist height, I'm 5'6", and shattered the screen. Luckily I always have insurance. 2ndly never get this phone wet the speaker will never be the same. As far as the actual phone goes it's terrible at first it was randomly disconnecting my service and you'd have to restart it. Then, they updated it and it would randomly kick you out of apps. They updated again started doing both random disconnections and getting closing apps. It also started randomly closing the keyboard at this time. They updated once more since then and it hasn't gotten any better. I've been randomly disconnected a few times and had to turn my service on and off again to reconnect it, the keyboard randomly drops in the middle of typing and did it again during this review. Lastly you can only run one app at a time and forget playing any kind of game on it. Games make it heat up badly,if you try to listen to Spotify while using maps it'll close one or the other and sometimes both out. I've been able to somewhat bypass this issue by making my Google maps small on my phone while in Spotify, but even then it'll randomly kick you out. Now, the last thing is it will randomly open you camera in you pocket even if it's locked. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year
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.
Look I'm not trying to be rude but I really wouldn't recommend this phone to anybody
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Tyler . 1 year
I've had to replace seven of these phones and the last two years I sent over $700 in totals on replacements because a asurion keeps sending me the same phone
The first 4 phones that I had the issue with their screens propped off and asurion said it was physical damage and I had to replace them and pay for it
The the fifth one I accidentally dropped off of my bed and it shattered on my floor which is tile
The sixth one that I had Kyocera released update 12 and it killed my phone and so after that the power button stopped working and then it died two days after the power button after I called Verizon to get me a new phone which never came end up paying for a new one
So here I am on number seven I think I would have preferred they had the duraforce 2 or the original duraforce way more sturdy
Mind you guys I broke these phones with a case on it
So honestly I think I'm going to go to a different model the next time I buy a phone when it breaks
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year
We're sorry to hear about the troubles you have had. Every DuraSport comes with Kyocera’s Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. The types of problems you have described, including the screen separating and the power key failing, may be covered under that warranty. We would need to examine the phone to make the final determination. If you experience further problems with your most recent device, please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contact-us/support, and we will be happy to help you.
Unfortunately I would not go this route again.
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Hardhat . 1 year
I purchased my first Durasport about 2 years ago. For the money, it was acceptable. The camera is not very sharp and the battery life is poor. It is definitely a "sport" version of Kyocera's previous contractor or military grade offerings. It was fine until I received the upgrade to Android 10, then things went south. Right after the upgrade, the keyboard would regularly not come up. When it did, it would disappear incessantly. The device started suddenly "going in reverse" online and dumping the webpage I was on and going one, two or even three pages back. Worst was that I would regularly not get text messages for hours or days at a time. Then, without provocation or planning, they would all come in at once. After much toiling online for fixes, it finally took it to a Verizon store to get the experts opinion. They took one look at it and promptly offered to send me a replacement because they said it was an issue with the phone. Thankfully, I had the extended warranty on my account. What arrived was a factory refurbished device that indeed looked new. And it worked great. For exactly one month. Then the same issues with the first device began to crop up with the second ('refurbished') device. I took it back to the same store and they sent me a third factory rebuilt replacement device, which arrived today. Right off the bat, when I tried to transfer my accounts from the second defective device to the third, I began to get error messages saying that the cable was not plugged in when clearly it was. Upon closer inspection, it was apparent that the cable was very loose in the USB port in the new (old, 'refurbished') device. Indeed, I could wiggle the USB cable about in the port like stripped out screw in a wallowed out hole and watch the (new/old/'refurbished') phone freak out telling me that the cable was not plugged in/plugged in/not plugged in/plugged in and so on. In closing, I must say that I do not recommend the Kyocera Durasport device. What it offers in ruggedness, it loses in quality and reliability. If you insist upon getting one, I highly recommend getting the highest level of extended warranty with it.
And so it is that I shall be returning the (new/old/defective/'refurbished') replacement device (for the replacement device) back to Verizon tomorrow. After which, I shall go back to the same Verizon store and avail myself of the current promotion and trade in my original (second/new/old/defective/'refurbished') Durasport for a Samsung S24 and an OtterBox case. With any luck, you will never hear from me again.
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year
The DuraSport 5G software update 3.043VZ, released on March 6, 2024, caused some devices to experience instability and unexpected behavior. Software update 3.100VZ corrected or improved the behavior for most of those devices. If customers are still experiencing these issues, we encourage them to contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support, to request support. Regarding the problem you observed with the USB port on the remanufactured replacement device, that would most likely be covered by our Standard 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. The USB port is designed to allow some movement of the cable connector, but if the connection is getting interrupted, that is a problem.
Terrible
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bob27 . 1 year
I got this while on a trip to replace my old Kyocera which was lost or stolen, otherwise I would have returned it. I liked my old Kyocera but this one is not good in so many ways. It needs to be recalled.
Kyocera Customer Support - 1 year
Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, to describe the problems you observed with your phone and we will assist you.
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Dede . Jan 15, 2025
Does it have a dual sim
Kyocera Customer Support1 year
No, DuraSport only supports one SIM card, but the DuraForce PRO 3 supports dual SIM cards - one physical and one eSIM.
wanderingI . Aug 8, 2024
Can this model run Android 13?
Kyocera Customer Support1 year
The latest software version for DuraSport is based on Android 12 and we plan to release an update in the future which will be based on Android 13.
Brittany . Apr 3, 2023
What is expandable memory and how do I get that?
Kyocera Customer Support2 years
You can expand the DuraSport memory by purchasing and inserting a compatible microSD card into the phone. If you are planning to store video on the card, make sure to get one that has fast enough read and write speeds to support that function.
Jonathan . Feb 21, 2023
Is this phone NFC compatible?
The Old Prow . Feb 17, 2023
Is this phone compatable with the new Ring doorbell app?
Eddie . Oct 19, 2022
What is the rating of the durasport
Verizon Customer Support3 years
Depending on what rating it is you are looking for, you will find more information under "Reviews" on this page https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/kyocera-durasport-5g-uw/ You may also refer to the user manual https://kyoceramobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/User-Guide.pdf -George