Ultra-Rugged Kyocera DuraForce Pro Goes Official at Sprint

Kyocera and Sprint have a very long history together when it comes to smartphones. Customers looking for a rugged smartphone usually check out Sprint's portfolio, which contains several alternatives, mostly coming from Kyocera.

The newest ultra-rugged smartphone coming from Kyocera is the DuraForce Pro, a cheap but reliable Android handset that's already available for purchase at Sprint.

Those who want to buy the phone will be able to do so for just $18 per month over 24 months with installment billing. Also, there smartphone is available for a $432 retail price for those who don't want to commit to long-term monthly payments.

The rugged DuraForce Pro is dust and water-resistant, but it cal also withstand drops from up to 5 feet. In addition, the smartphone features IP68 and Military Standard 810G certifications, which confirms it's sturdier than a usual rugged handset.

The DuraForce Pro comes with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front camera,...