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Kyocera's New Ultra-Rugged, Ultra-Affordable DuraForce PRO 3

Kyocera Rugged Cell PhoneKyoceraThe DuraForce PRO 3 is Kyocera’s latest ultra-rugged Android smartphone designed to take a beating while protecting your pocketbook.

Tested to withstand drops up to five feet on concrete, the DuraForce PRO 3 is MIL-STD-810H and IP68-rated to offer protection from drops, shock, extreme temperatures, dust, and water submersion.

Unlike a traditional smartphone in a case, Kyocera’s all-new X-frame reinforced structure with non-slip texture and corner bumpers surround the DuraForce PRO 3’s scratch- and shatter-resistant display.. The display is designed for outdoor viewing and can be used with wet or gloved hands.

Designed for all-day use, the device features a removable and replaceable 4270mAh lithium polymer rugged battery with a slide-lock to prevent unintended displacement. Loud 100dB+ front-facing stereo speakers with AI-enhanced noise cancellation allow contractors to hear conversations and be heard in almost any environment.

Kyocera says construction crews will also benefit from the enhanced cameras (64MP main, 16MP wide-view, 2MP macro) to “ensure projects are documented, and 5G speeds transmit images and videos in real-time to keep schedules on track.” Loupe Mode offers an enhanced photo-capture capability, with a picture-in-picture macro close-up shot for important details.

Additional features include Class I, Div. 2 hazardous location protection, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G speeds, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 with an octa-core chipset and 6GB of RAM, dual SIM for public and private network support and enhanced security features.