The 6 best rugged phones of 2022

Tech specs: Display: 6.1 inches (2,400 x 1,080-pixel resolution), IPS LCD | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | RAM: 4GB  | Internal Storage: 64GB | Rear cameras: 48MP f/1.8 wide angle and 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera (117-degree field-of-view) | Front camera: 8MP f/2.0 | Battery: 4500 mAh | Weight: 185g

Rugged phones are built to withstand the elements of field work, and with the new Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW, we get the additional support of Verizon's 5G network. Plus, it's much sleeker than the DuraForce Ultra that Kyocera previously offered for Verizon customers.

The Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW, priced at $579.99, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, two rear cameras, 6.1-inch IPS LCD Gorilla Glass 6 display, and a large capacity 4,500 mAh battery. It supports wireless charging, so you don't need to remove the bottom USB-C port plug to top it off.

The phone is designed to endure rough handling with IP68 dust/water resistance, MIL-STD 810H shock test certification, and action overlay data designed to enhance your outdoor adventures. The Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW just arrived in our ZDNET expert hands, and we're working on a full review, so stay tuned.