Kyocera Brigadier

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Unrivaled durability.
High quality, sapphire-clad display.
Loud front facing speakers.

Cons:

Subpar camera performance.
The handset has a hefty build.

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Last revision on December 17, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Unrivaled durability
High quality, sapphire-clad display
Loud front facing speakers
Affordable
Durable body, waterproof and dustproof construction

Reviewers Didn't Like

Subpar camera performance
The handset has a hefty build
Call quality for the inear speaker is poor
The camera has difficulty with white balance
Clunky and heavy
Plain, utilitarian design
Snapdragon 400 processor

Expert reviews and ratings

Kyocera Brigadier 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 that much larger or heavier than a slightly older phone like the Motorola...

By Brighthand on October 28, 2014

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

By LaptopMag on September 29, 2014

The question I always ask myself when rating a device is “would I recommend this phone to someone?” The answer to that question is tricky for the Kyocera Brigadier. On one hand it's an excellent device for people who need something durable. But on the...

By phandroid.com on September 22, 2014

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

By PCMag on August 26, 2014

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...

By cnet on August 13, 2014

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 hardened...

By Phone Arena on August 08, 2014

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...

By gizmag.com on November 10, 2014

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...

By GottaBeMobile on September 08, 2014

Computerworld - Do you want a phone that's sleek, svelte and sexy? Or do you want a phone that's able to withstand almost any type of abuse?Most smartphones these days are designed for the former; they're objects of beauty built to look and feel good....

By Computerworld on August 12, 2014

The Brigadier mostly delivers on the promises made by Kyocera. It's good-looking, tough, water-resistant to a degree, and has one of the strongest displays I've ever seen. The Brigadier offers good battery life, excellent network performance, and solid...

By Phone Scoop on August 07, 2014

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