'Shatterproof' Moto X Force to be released in December, tipster claims

Motorola might be releasing yet another smartphone before 2015 ends. According to a social media leak, the Moto X Force will be making its debut into the tech market some time in December.

Upleaks, a known tech tipster on Twitter, has just revealed that the Moto X Force is going to boast a "shatterproof" build. However, it remains unclear what it actually means. "Shatterproof" could mean that it is a generally rugged smartphone, or it could also mean that the unit was purposely built to withstand floor drops.

CNET has also pointed out that the "shatterproof" description could only reflect that a strengthened material was used for its surface, such as sapphire crystal or glass. Considering that Motorola is a huge fan of Kevlar, it is also reportedly possible that such particular material was also used to contribute to the smartphone's said "shatterproof" exterior.

Taking a look at the company's previous handsets, it would appear that Motorola has a knack for allowing users to customise the units' look and feel. However, it has yet to feature a rough and tumble design.

Considering that the repairs of gadgets following a drop or a break are very expensive, coming up with a rugged handset could potentially largely reduce costs.

Apart from the said "shatterproof" build, the Moto X Force will reportedly feature a 5.43-inch screen that boasts 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution. It will also feature a 21-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front.

With regards to the unit's storage capacities, it will reporteldy have two variants: 32 GB and 64 GB. It is also said to feature a 3,760 mAh battery, which falls a bit short of the Droid Turbo's 3,900 mAh battery. Despite a smaller battery, the handset is said to have enough juice for two days of usage.

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