Kyocera Torque

173 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 173 reviews of Kyocera Torque. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The performance and usability are also appreciated. There are some less positive comments about the text input. Views are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Kyocera Torque is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 150 user reviews of Kyocera Torque from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and size. The performance and durability also get good views, but comments are divided on the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Kyocera Torque pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

If it's tough enough for Bear Grylls, it has got to be tough enough for us, right? We caught up with the Kyocera Torque at Mobile World Congress to see

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : K. T. Bradford (digitaltrends.com)

Kyocera Torque Review

The Kyocera Torque isn't the most powerful smartphone, but it's ruggedness, long battery life, and good call quality makes it a great choice for anyone who needs a tough phone.

The Kyocera Torque isn’t the fastest Android smartphone around and probably won’t appeal to those who want a top-of-the-line iPhone or Galaxy S4. However, the rugged aspect combined with long battery life and good call quality makes it a great phone...

Jun, 2013

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Kyocera Torque review: a rugged phone delivering superior sound

The Torque isn't a flawless device, but it's loud and durable enough for field workers who plan on using their phone in the great outdoors.

Durable design ; Shockingly loud

Low-resolution screen ; Only 1GB of usable built-in memory ; Screen washes out in direct sunlight

Within the spectrum of Android phones, the Torque is ultimately an underpowered handset. It'll set owners back $99 (after a mail-in rebate) and hitches them to a two-year contract with Sprint. If your primary concerns are aesthetics and power, you're...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Kyocera Torque (Sprint)

With its rugged design, excellent voice performance, solid specs, and LTE support, the Kyocera Torque for Sprint is the best push-to-talk smartphone there is.

Rugged build. Loud, clear speaker. Smart Sonic Receiver improves voice calls. Solid performance. LTE support.

Average camera. Bulky.

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Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

Kyocera Torque (Sprint) review

Unlike a lot of phones before it, the Kyocera Torque successfully combines full, military-spec toughness with Android touch-screen capabilities.

The Kyocera Torque is a rugged, waterproof touch-screen phone that's equipped with 4G LTE,Smart Sonic audio technology, and excellent stereo speakers.

The Torque is bulky, has a sluggish processor, and takes mediocre photos.

Sprint's Kyocera Torque stands apart from other rugged smartphones by delivering a strong durable design without sacrificing features.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

Kyocera Torque Smartphone Review

Testosterone phone. The Kyocera Torque is quite a handful: The ruggedized smartphone does not believe in slim lines but rather in protection in compliance with military standards, innovations and business features. More about that in the report.

Very robust, Water and dust proof, Extremely bright screen, Multitude of hardware buttons, Use with thick gloves possible, Underwater use possible, Intelligibility in loud surroundings, Support for business protocol, Decent cameras, Loud and good speakers

Bulky casing, Heavy, Weak Wi-Fi reception, Slow GPS, Inaccurate color reproduction, High power consumption

The Torque is a successful debut for Kyocera on the European smartphone market. Of course, the device is primarily designed for use in adverse conditions, but is in no way tied to only that purpose. The loud speakers sound good even for music playback,...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Craig Lloyd (slashgear.com)

Kyocera Torque Review

Rugged smartphones meant for the trailblazer and the survivalist in all of us certainly aren't rare, but it's not very often that we get to review one. Kyocera recently announced the Torque , a mid-range smartphone that's encased in a thick hard...

In the end, while the Torque probably won’t win any awards in the looks department, it certainly gets props for being an extremely rugged smartphone. There’s definitely some things that could be better if it wants to compete with the flagship devices...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian K. (phonearena.com)

Kyocera Torque Review

The Kyocera Torque stands out to begin with, thanks to its ruggedized design including Military Spec 810G and IP 67 certification. What really caught our eye though was what Kyocera is calling Smart Sonic Receiver technology. This eliminates the...

Sturdy, durable design ; Smart Sonic Receiver technology and HD voice make for great call quality in any situation ; Hefty 2500mAh battery can give days of use

Direct Connect not available in conjunction with LTE

Despite being a mid-range Android device running an OS that is well over a year old, the Kyocera Torque is an amazingly advanced device. It is well designed, and passed our torture tests with flying colors. The Smart Sonic Receiver technology is...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Andrew Martonik (androidcentral.com)

Kyocera Torque review

Some people need a phone they don't have to worry about breaking, and the Kyocera Torque was made just for themSprint has a long history of offering capable Direct Connect and Push-To-Talk ...

consider buying it, but for the user that has a specific set of needs the Kyocera Torque is a rugged phone worthy of consideration.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Kristofer Wouk (androidauthority.com)

Kyocera Torque Review

While it isn't the most impressive phone on the market spec-wise, the Kyocera Torque isn't a slouch either. Plus, it's built like a tank. Is that enough to make it worthy of a recommendation?

Apr, 2013

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