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Kyocera Brigadier

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User ratings:
35
4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
With a scratchproof sapphire display and waterproof enclosure, the Kyocera Brigadier is the most impressive ruggedized smartphone around.Read more
The Kyocera Brigadier is a rugged smartphone made to take whatever you can throw at it -- or throw it into.Read more
Lately, smartphones are growing larger, lighter and thinner, making them increasingly frail to the point where we might have to worry about a $1,000 iPhone 6 Plus warping or bending in a back pocket. Amid this strange new status quo, the Kyocera Brigadier is the increasingly rare phone that need…Read more
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Pros

  • impressive speeds and wide-spanning coverage
  • impregnable durability
  • high-quality display

Cons

  • Verizon and Kyocera have ruined it for me
  • The 8-megapixel rear-facing camera is a disappointment
  • None of the pre-loaded apps can be removed

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • 326 ppi
  • 3100 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Kyocera Brigadier - Pros & Cons

Kyocera Brigadier

Pros

  • impressive speeds and wide-spanning coverage
  • impregnable durability
  • high-quality display
  • and solid midrange performance
  • objects of beauty built to look and feel good
  • it serves that purpose exceptionally well
  • brighter and sharper screen
  • sleek
  • svelte and sexy
  • audio for her was clear and fine
  • easily viewable outdoors

Cons

  • Verizon and Kyocera have ruined it for me
  • The 8-megapixel rear-facing camera is a disappointment
  • None of the pre-loaded apps can be removed
  • persistent noise was distracting and unpleasant
  • Verizon continues to set its own Messages+ app
  • It can take a beating
  • lost in the tires of the cab and on the trees in the median
  • noticed a slight green tinge to the video
  • images tended to be on the dark side
  • the hardwood floor looking too orange
  • scuffed plastic on the top-left corner caused

Kyocera Brigadier - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
326 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.4 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Kyocera Brigadier - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Night Modeyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.37 in
Width2.69 in
Depth0.52 in
Weight6.7 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Charging connectionWireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3100.0 mAh
Standby time370.0 h
Talk time26.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.5 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Pixel density326.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier (Verizon Wireless) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.08.2014
Kyocera Brigadier (Verizon Wireless) Review
4.0

With a scratchproof sapphire display and waterproof enclosure, the Kyocera Brigadier is the most impressive ruggedized smartphone around.

Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier Review (Verizon) - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 30.09.2014
Kyocera Brigadier Review (Verizon) - Full Review and Benchmarks
3.5

The Kyocera Brigadier is a rugged smartphone made to take whatever you can throw at it -- or throw it into.

Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier review: Nearly unbreakable without breaking the bank
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New Atlas
Published: 11.11.2014
Kyocera Brigadier review: Nearly unbreakable without breaking the bank

Lately, smartphones are growing larger, lighter and thinner, making them increasingly frail to the point where we might have to worry about a $1,000 iPhone 6 Plus warping or bending in a back pocket. Amid this strange new status quo, the Kyocera Brigadier is the increasingly rare phone that need…

Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier review: An ugly, indestructible mid-range phone
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Greenbot
Published: 27.08.2014
Kyocera Brigadier review: An ugly, indestructible mid-range phone

With a Sapphire Shield display and Qi-Wireless charging, the Brigadier is a smartphone that delivers some surprises for its price point.

Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier Review
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 08.09.2014
Kyocera Brigadier Review

The Kyocera Brigadier is a rugged smartphone that delivers a good smartphone experience at a very affordable on contract price. Users looking to replace the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE with something a little tougher and more modern need to look at this option. The same goes for users that need to put a Lifeproof case around […]

Kyocera Brigadier Sapphire-sporting Android can take a tumble, but has a few stumbles
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CNET
Published: 14.08.2014
Sapphire-sporting Android can take a tumble, but has a few stumbles

As the first mass-market smartphone with a sapphire display, Verizon's Kyocera Brigadier can take a cold, hard beating.

Kyocera Brigadier Kyocera Brigadier review: An Android phone built for abuse
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Computerworld
Published: 12.08.2014
Kyocera Brigadier review: An Android phone built for abuse

With a sapphire display and military-grade construction, the Kyocera Brigadier is one seriously tough Android phone. We put its durability to the test.

Kyocera Brigadier Review: Kyocera Brigadier for Verizon Wireless
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Phone Scoop
Published: 07.08.2014
Review: Kyocera Brigadier for Verizon Wireless

The Kyocera Brigadier packs a punch. This rugged Android handset for Verizon Wireless is one of the toughest available in Big Red's lineup. Here is Phone Scoop's full report.