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Matthew Miller
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Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books.
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Posted in Smartphones and Cell Phones
on December 6, 2021
| Topic: Mobility
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Minimal RAMPriced a bit high for a mid-range phone
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At first glance, the Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW appears to be a mid-range smartphone that matches the
Google Pixel 5A
in size and design. It’s a bit shorter and narrower but has a couple of cameras on the back, a center rear fingerprint sensor, and a USB-C port on the bottom. While the Pixel has an IP67 dust and water-resistant rating, the DuraSport is rated higher at IP68 and also has been tested to MIL-STD 810H drop standards. It is also encased in plastic with reinforced corners.
The display on the DuraSport has great resolution with crisp, clear fonts and a 60Hz refresh rate. A center front-facing camera consumes some of the display in the toolbar. It has a flat display with narrow side bezels and larger top and bottom bezels.
The edges are composed of textured plastic to help you hold onto the phone, with the back covered in matte black plastic. Power and volume buttons are positioned on the right side with a programmable button in the middle of the left side. The MicroSD/SIM card tray is installed above the programmable button on the upper left side.
The two cameras are arranged vertically on the far left side of the back, with the fingerprint sensor positioned on the upper center of the back. A USB-C port is on the bottom, along with a single speaker and microphone. There is also a mono speaker down on the bottom left side of the back, under the Unihertz label. The back panel has a matte, kevlar look and feel to it. The metal housing around the display and camera is substantial and a prominent design feature of this phone.
See also: Best Android phone 2021: Top expert picks.
Specifications
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480Main display: 6.1-inches 2400×1080 pixels resolution IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 6Operating system: Android 11RAM: 4GBStorage: 64GB internal storage with microSD supportDurability: IP68, MIL-STD 810H drop resistantCameras: 48MP wide and 16MP ultra-wide (117 degrees field of view). 8MP front-facing cameraWireless technology: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS/Galileo/GLONASS, ANT+Battery: 4500mAh non-removable with wireless charging and fast charging supportDimensions: 154.7 x 70.7 x 9.9mm and 185g
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