Verizon launches the DuraForce PRO super-rugged phone, gets Sapphire Shield display as exclusive

Verizon today released the DuraForce PRO by Kyocera, a rugged phone whose Sapphire Shield display — a Verizon exclusive — is second only to Diamond in mineral hardness. This is an extraordinary phone in itself, and is meant for those who want the best rugged phone out there that can fight dust, water and shock easily.

HD Voice and Video Calling are also supported on Verizon Kyocera DuraForce PRO, and you can activate HD Voice to get Voice and Data working simultaneously.

Verizon Kyocera DuraForce PRO Price

Verizon is selling the DuraForce PRO for the price of $408 unlocked, contract-free, while with a 2-year agreement, it would cost you $17 per month.

Buy Kyocera DuraForce PRO at Verizon

Verizon Kyocera DuraForce PRO Specs

  • Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 processor
  • 5″ Display
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB storage (up to 200GB MicroSDXC card)
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • 13MP rear, and 5MP front facing camera
  • 3240 mAh battery
  • LTE

Verizon Kyocera DuraForce PRO  would come in Black color only, and features the fingerprint sensor on its Power button. It would have a SAR value of: Head: 0.67 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.68 W/kg, Hotspot: 1.16 W/kg. While, it supports Hearing Aid Compatibility of M3/T4 type.

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