Kyocera Introduces a 5G Smartphone for the Outdoor Adventurist!

By Dave Patel
March 28, 2021

The Kyocera DuraForce UItra 5G Ultra Wideband is the newest phone to be able to harness the ultrafast speed of Verizon’s growing 5G Ultra Wideband network. In addition to blazing fast download speeds the phone has a plethora of other features that make it a serious contender for your next phone on the Verizon network. ​

Kyocera is known for making incredibly tough and durable phones and the DuraForce Ultra 5G UW is no exception. It has an IP6X dust-resistance rating and can survive a fall from 1.5m onto surfaces as hard as concrete as evidenced by it’s 810H military grade rating. No worries about having this phone around the pool or at the beach, it can manage being submerged in up to 6.5 ft of water for up to 30 minutes. No more having to carry a separate underwater camera as the DuraForce is underwater capable and the touchscreen even works if your hands are wet or in gloves. 

The Sapphire Shield glass used in the phone’s display and rear camera array makes it incredibly scratch resistant. If you are the extreme sports type or even just the hobbyist mountain biker or hiker this is the phone for you. It is incredibly tough and can even be used to record your adventure without fear of damaging it with the inevitable bumps, trips, fall or other bumps that come up with outdoor adventures. If you attach it to your bicycle you can even make use of an action overlay on the display that will show you stats like speed on your ride. So, we know the phone is super tough and ready for action, but let’s talk about the stuff that matters to everyone not just the extreme adventure types. What one feature or spec do most smartphone consumers care about? Well, the camera or cameras of course. The main camera on this phone is a 24-megapixel rear camera along with a 16-megapixel wide lens. There is a time of flight sensor that helps to take great fast focus and depth of field based pictures. A dual LED flash provides great illumination when it’s a little dark and the Super Night Vision feature helps to take pictures in extreme low light conditions. Your selfies will also pop thanks to the 8-megapixel front facing camera. ​

The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G system on a chip hardware to provide more than enough power to handle any task you throw at this incredibly powerful smartphone. We are talking everything from taking video to gaming to even 3D modeling. To see all this power on display the phone sports a 5.45” FHD+ display that features an ultra-bright backlight to ensure great visibility in all conditions. Enhanced security features like fingerprint and facial recognition make sure to keep your information safe and secure if your phone is stolen or lost. There are so many more incredible features in this amazing smartphone. There are dual front speaks and a noise cancellation system that makes use of 4 mics. Charging can be done either via USB Type-C 3.1 fast charging or Qi wireless. You can increase the standard storage capacity via MicroSD cards. Push-To-Talk is supported and accessible via its own button as is easy access to camera features with its own access button on the opposite side of the phone. Both buttons can be reprogrammed so that whatever function or capability you need is at your fingertips! 

The Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW should be on your short list if you are looking for a new phone on the Verizon network. It blends speed, power and durability into a highly functional form with the expandability and customizability that power users will love. For more information and to purchase visit Verizon