Kyocera Torque

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Durable design, Shockingly loud
Highly rugged (waterproof), Bright screen, Not full of bloatware, Clear and loud call quality, Long battery life
Rugged build. Loud, clear speaker. Smart Sonic Receiver improves voice calls. Solid performance. LTE support.

Cons:

Lowresolution screen, Only 1GB of usable builtin memory, Screen washes out in direct sunlight
Too many buttons that get in the way, Lowres screen, Unimpressive performance

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Last revision on March 2, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Durable design, Shockingly loud
Highly rugged (waterproof), Bright screen, Not full of bloatware, Clear and loud call quality, Long battery life
Rugged build. Loud, clear speaker. Smart Sonic Receiver improves voice calls. Solid performance. LTE support
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
Rugged design; Ultra-bright display; Excellent battery life; Above-average performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lowresolution screen, Only 1GB of usable builtin memory, Screen washes out in direct sunlight
Too many buttons that get in the way, Lowres screen, Unimpressive performance
Average camera. Bulky
Direct Connect not available in conjunction with LTE
Limited 4G LTE availability; Runs older Android Ice Cream Sandwich; Camera needs improvement

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

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...

By Digital Trends on June 02, 2013

There are two ways of looking at the Kyocera Torque. The first is from the perspective of a Nextel subscriber, someone who's always been forced into specialized, out-of-date mobile hardware by virtue of the need for Nextel's special flavor of...

By Pocketnow on March 26, 2013

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...

By Phone Arena on March 18, 2013

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...

By PC Mag on March 18, 2013

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

By CNET Australia on March 14, 2013

Kyocera's $99 Torque is a rugged Android phone that can handle pretty much anything you can throw at...

By LaptopMag on March 11, 2013

The Torque is the best cell phone to come from Kyocera in ages. It gets nearly everything right. Kyocera did a great job designing a phone that looks good and functions well. The rugged hardware is excellent and protects the innards well. The phone...

By Phone Scoop on March 06, 2013

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 devices to a specific set of customers. The Kyocera Torque is...

By Android Central on April 07, 2013

I mentioned this in the video review, but it bears repeating here: chances are good that you already know very well whether or not this is a good choice for you, simply based on your needs. If you have a job that requires a tough phone but you still...

By Android Authority on April 03, 2013

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