Moto X Force release date, price, specs & rumors: Motorola debuts shatterproof Droid Turbo 2 in the UK

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There is renewed interest in Motorola with the release of their Moto line. This new series of smartphones includes three models: the Moto E, Moto G and Moto X, each targeted to a different market.

The REM says the Moto X Force is under the third generation. According to PC Advisor, the model is known as Droid Turbo 2 in the UK.

This model was initially launched in the UK last Oct. 29 according to the PC site. Recombu says units are available beginning November 11 if orders are made through mobilefun.co.uk.

Motorola newest smartphone features a shatterproof screen, much like other phones in the Moto series. The use of unbreakable screens has resonated well with consumers.

Rob Kerr, an expert on mobile technology at uSwitch.com, said that 70 percent of consumers who answered their survey indicated that they are in search of phones with screens that don't break so easily. Motorola's four-year guarantee for their screens shows their confidence in their technology.

See the anti-shatter screen in action here:

PC Advisor says the device also features a special nano-coating which makes the cover water repellant.

Under the hood, the X Force features a robust 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 3GB RAM and Adreno 430 graphics. Consumers can choose between the 32GB and 64GB variants with an option to insert a microSD card up to 2TB for extra storage space.

The Lollipop Android device has a built-in 21MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera. The camera features an f/2.0 aperture and a dual-LED flash.

With a 3,769mAh battery, consumers can use the device for up to 13 hours on a 15-minute charge. This amount can still vary depending on how the device is being used.

Users who are looking for a durable but affordable phone should take a good look at the Droid Turbo 2. At the Mobile Fun store, sim-free units are being sold at £479.99 or $722.99 for a 32GB unit.

This device is slightly more expensive than the Moto X Style but doesn't cost as much as flagships from other major smartphone manufacturers.

Recombu says UK consumers can also avail of the Force for free by availing of the Carphone Warehouse's two-year O2 contract at £37.50 a month and comes with 1GB of data.

Vodafone also offers the device with 2GB of free data at £40 per month. An alternative is paying £169 for the Droid Turbo 2 and £25 a month for unlimited texts and 1000 minutes of calls within the UK.