Kyocera Rise Review

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Updated: September 11, 2012
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The Kyocera Rise offers Android 4.0 and a comfortable physical keyboard for just $20, but the low-res display and short battery life are turnoffs.

2.5 stars
(2.5 out of 5)

At first glance, the $19.99 Kyocera Rise seems like too good of a deal to pass up. This Android Ice Cream Sandwich handset features a full QWERTY keyboard and decent performance at a bargain basement price. However, given the trade-offs involved, you’ll want to think long and hard before making that two-year commitment.

Read full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

Pros

  • Stock Android 4.0
  • Comfortable physical keyboard
  • Very affordable
  • Good call quality

Cons

  • Small, dull display
  • No 4G
  • Poor battery life
  • Mediocre camera
  • Pricier overall than Virgin Mobile version

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