Seriously strong phones tend to come with serious compromises in the way of features, and that also looks to be the case with Kyocera’s just-announced, Japan-exclusive Torque X01 flip phone.

Kyocera’s new DuraXV rugged flip phone is now being offered to customers ... and learn which is best for your specific use case.

The battery cover peels off easily enough ... Sprint today announced the availability of the Kyocera Kona, an inexpensive flip phone. The Kona includes a 2.4-inch QVGA internal display, a 1. ...

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Most flip phones aren't nearly as rugged ... A large screw holds down the cover (Kyocera doesn't include a tool to open it) and helps keep it secure if you drop the phone on a hard surface ...