Shatterproof Moto X Force caters to clumsy UK customers

A few days ago, Motorola announced the Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2 phones, with the Turbo 2 boasting a shatterproof display. This phone was destined for the North American market, but Android fans in the UK are not going to miss out. Motorola is launching the same phone in the UK under the name Moto X Force.

Specs remain the same in the journey across the Atlantic, so you'll find that the Moto X Force features an octo-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 5.4" Quad HD AMOLED display, 3GB RAM, and a 21MP camera. Motorola is also keen to shout about the handset's battery life -- a claimed 48 hours, no less, and 13 hours of battery life from 15 minutes of charging. But this is a phone that's also about choice.

The aluminium frame can be adorned with leather, plastic, or ballistic nylon. Pricing starts at £499 for 32GB version and £534 for 64GB when bought direct from Motorola. Alternatively, if you're happy to sign up for a 2-year contract with Vodafone, you can buy the Moto X Force from Carphone Warehouse for £29.99 down, and £32 per month.

It is the 'shatterproof' claim for Moto ShatterShield that will generate the most interest, however. And what claim of being shatterproof would be complete without a drop test? If you get your hands on a Moto X Force of your own, you're more than welcome to try it out for yourself, but you might prefer to just watch Motorola's video instead. As well as demonstrating the Force's strength, it's also enjoyable for anyone who likes the idea of iPhones and Samsung phones being smashed to bits:

There is scope for disappointment in the fact that Motorola only sees fit to slap Lollipop on the Moto X Force, but hopefully a Marshmallow upgrade will be forthcoming. In the meantime, check out the introductory video for "the phone that loves you back":

The Moto X Force is due to launch in mid-November, but you can pre-register your interest over on the Motorola website.