Kyocera Brigadier
The Kyocera Brigadier is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 136.4 x 68.3 x 13.2 mm (5.37 x 2.69 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, July. Released 2014, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
326 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
187.1g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
136.4 x 68.3 x 13.2 mm (5.37 x 2.69 x 0.52 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Kyocera Brigadier does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Kyocera Brigadier has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Kyocera Brigadier supports wireless charging (Wireless (Qi)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Kyocera Brigadier.
Charging details: Wireless (Qi).
The Kyocera Brigadier is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant Flashlight.
Yes, the Kyocera Brigadier supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Kyocera Brigadier SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Kyocera Brigadier has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes, dual speakers.
The Kyocera Brigadier ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Kyocera Brigadier uses microUSB 2.0.
The Kyocera Brigadier supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Kyocera Brigadier has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE.
