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Kyocera Brigadier
120 reviews
Apr, 2025
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 reviews of Kyocera Brigadier. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and usability. The design and performance also get good feedback. Views about the social networking functionality and reliability are different.
durability, performance, design, usability, portability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Kyocera Brigadier is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Kyocera Brigadier
alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Kyocera Brigadier from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and usability. The design and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are mixed comments on the social networking functionality and reliability.
durability, performance, design, usability, portability
68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)
Kyocera Brigadier (Verizon Wireless) Review
With a scratchproof sapphire display and waterproof enclosure, the Kyocera Brigadier is the most impressive ruggedized smartphone around.
Aug, 2014
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Expert review by (cnet.com)
Kyocera Brigadier
With a phone this rugged and affordable (it's $50 on-contract, or $400 without), you'd expect it to cut corners when it comes to other features. But the Brigadier still has all the fixings you'll find on most quality, midtier Android devices on the...
Verizon's extremely durable Kyocera Brigadier has an ultrastrong sapphire screen, a convenient programmable key, and a competitive on-contract price tag.
The handset has a hefty build, call quality for the in-ear speaker is poor, and the camera has difficulty with white balance.
If you don't mind its extra bulk, the Kyocera Brigadier is a rugged and water-resistant device that delivers a modern smartphone experience for a low price.
Aug, 2014
Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)
Kyocera Brigadier Review
Rumors about sapphire glass expected to be used by the next-generation iPhone have been swirling about for some time now, but we don't have to necessarily wait for that exact handset to see what the hoopla is all about regarding this unique piece of...
Sturdy construction makes it impervious to most damage ; Sapphire Shield glass is durable and resilient to scratching ; The display churns out an amazing 610 nits of brightness ; Deafening internal speaker ; Excellent battery life that goes the...
The design doesn’t go out of the box for a rugged phone ; Rather choppy performance with its Snapdragon 400 processor ; Unimpressive photo and video quality from its camera ; Lots of distortion and noise with its call quality
Not surprisingly, Kyocera excels at what it does best – making ruggedized phones that are meant to withstand all that life has to throw at us. With the Kyocera Brigadier, they’ve made the proper enhancements to make its offering suitable for the...
Aug, 2014
Expert review by : Eric Mack (gizmag.com)
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...
For weeks I've tossed the Brigadier around, including a few times in the pool, sauna and shower. I've taken it on bone-jarring mountain bike rides on the dirty and dusty trails of the American southwest's high desert, making sure to drop it several...
Nov, 2014
Expert review by : Adama D. Brown (brighthand)
Kyocera Brigadier Review: Heavy Duty
The Kyocera Brigadier is built like a tank, and it's as ugly as one to boot, but it stands out among the rugged smartphone pack by including one of the market's only sapphire displays. Is having a scratch proof screen enough to make this Verizon...
Water- and damage-resistant ; Solid performance ; Good battery life
More expensive than comparable non-rugged phones ; Bulky design
It’s neither the slimmest nor the sexiest device out there, but the Kyocera Brigadier offers lots of extra value for its relatively moderate bulk. It’s not
Oct, 2014
Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)
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.
Aug, 2014
Consumer review (cnet.com)
"the screen is not as durable as they say"
I ain't had the phone but maybe 2 weeks and the screen is busted in three place . So where is the durability at
calls are ok
the screen
May, 2015
Consumer review (cnet.com)
"Would have given 5 stars but has too sensitive mic and have display sleep problem."
I love this phone. The display is great and virtually unscratchable and because of the advertising for the Sapphire Screen I tried using first my car keys and then a hardened drill at work. Neither put a scratch in the display. Even my old Gorilla...
Rugged, Sapphire Display virtually unscratchable, Loud speaker, Speed, and 3,100 mAh Battery
Microphone too sensitive,
Nov, 2014
Consumer review (cnet.com)
"No support - missing pieces!"
Bought for my son... loved it, EXCEPT he was able to pull out the water tight pieces that cove the charging/headset plug-ins. AND KYOCERA has refused to respond to how to replace these pieces. We noted that they were made to come out, and could put...
Tough
no support
Oct, 2014
Consumer review (cnet.com)
"BEST PHONE ON THE MARKET!!! BEATS MY IPHONE 5s"
Best phone I have ever bought. The sapphire glass is indestructible. Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof. This phone isn't just a normal work phone. Its loaded with features and with a battery that lasts me 3 days. Get it while they last. This is a real...
TOUGH RUGGED THIS PHONE WILL LAST FOREVER
NONE
Aug, 2014
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