- Analysis by KJ David
The sequel to Kyocera's 2016 DuraForce Pro, this 2018 rugged smartphone (Discover some of its rugged competitors here) introduces some key upgrades over its mother model, although it did not get through our technical pros-and-cons review unscathed.
Starting off with its drawbacks, the DuraForce Pro 2, like a lot of other phones in the rugged category, is pretty bulky, weighing 243 grams 
and measuring 13.5mm thick . In comparison, conventional Androids weighed only around 150g and measured roughly 8.5mm thick around the time of this specs-driven review.
In spite of its hulking physique, this DuraForce edition is far from a heavyweight when it comes to raw battery power, supporting its assortment of pros and cons with a 3240mAh battery -- some of the best big-battery phones around boast battery capacities of more than 5000mAh. It does not sound like that big of a weakness, though, since its 21-hour talk time was about 50 percent higher than the average value as of this Phonerated write-up.
As for its selling points, the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 touts what the brand calls a Super Wide View 4K Action Camera 
whose 135-degree field-of-view makes it fit for capturing thrilling rides or scenic videos of the outdoors. It also comes with a standard 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel-only selfie cam .
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Its rugged pros and cons are led by the combination of MIL-STD 810G and IPX8 rugged certifications , which makes it waterproof, dust-right, and resistant to high temperatures as well as accidental drops, among others. Moreover, it is classified as non-incendive Class I, Division 2, Group A-D, T4 , which essentially means that it is fit for use in hazardous environments like industrial or chemical plants.
This outdoor-ready Android is powered by a respectable 2.2GHz + 1.8GHz Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor clubbed with a 4GB RAM, with a 5-inch 1080p display furbished with Kyocera's Sapphire Shield cover glass greeting users up front.
It comes with 64GB native memory that can be expanded by up to 512GB alongside Verizon's propriety Push-to-Talk-Plus (PTT service, the latter of which, along with its other features, makes it a fitting phone for thrill-seekers or those who are often out on the field.
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If cell phone radiation is a concern, we would like you to know that the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 has a somewhat higher-than-average SAR rating (1.19 w/kg). It ain't necessarily too high (there are many higher-SAR phones) but, at the same time, it's not really one of the lowest figures.
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The Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 can record high-resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) movies. Bravo! But we couldn't determine whether it had an HDMI port or not. Granted, HDMI (which lets you connect to your HDTV), is not an absolute necessity, but it seems like a desirable feature on an HD phone.
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It's disappointing that we could not find its weight information.
It is trumpeted as more resistant to water, dust and shocks.
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Its processor speed of Quad 2.2GHz (+ Quad 1.8GHz) combined with 8 cores is part of the fastest.
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We are talking about an above-average screen, making it a phablet: 5 inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels means about 10.68 square inches and an image sharpness of at least 443 dots per inch (DPI)!
The DuraForce Pro 2 is not sold with a memory card but it can accept up to 512GB in memory expansion, which is convenient to store pictures and video clips taken with the built-in 13-megapixel (alongside a Super Wide View 4K Action Camera) camera.
Above-average camera resolution - of 13-megapixel (alongside a Super Wide View 4K Action Camera) - with these features: Continuous shooting, Panorama, Scene Select, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Underwater Mode.
The selfie cam resolution seems just about average.
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