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Meet Kyocera Rafre KYV40: World’s first-ever Soap-Washable Android SmartPhone

Smartphones are our closest companions, we walk, work and play around with them, these cause them to get dirty and no one like it when his/her smartphone gets dirty, but the truth remains that it is inevitable for our cell phones to get dirty as it is subjected to fingerprints and smudges.

Kyocera a Japan-based smartphone manufacturer (OEM)  has brought a solution to this problem. The company has launched its new smartphone called the “Kyocera Rafre KYV40“: A well-built smartphone that’s not only water-proofed but can also withstand chemical reactions.

It can even be washed using a hot soapy water. With the new Kyocera Rafre KYV40 your smart-LIFE is going to experience a positive twist and your smartphone will never be dirty again.

 

Kyocera Rafre KYV40 bags a cooking app which works with hand gestures. There will be no need of touching your phone before setting alarms, timer and even answering calls. This device can also help with kitchen chores, if you have smart utensils.

 

Landing with 5-inch screen display and 13Mp HDR whopping shutter, Refre KYV 40 lets you take clear photos even at low light.

The device is surprisingly armed with Phase detection AF for quick focusing. Some other features of the phone include;  A 3000mAh battery, runs Android OS Nougat (7.0), 16GB of internal storage which is expandable to 200GB via microSD card.

Full Specifications

Device Manufacturer Kyocera
Model Refre KYV40
Display Screen size 5.0-inch HD TFT LCD
Device size 71×142×10.4mm (W,H,D)
Memory ROM 16GB
RAM 2GB expandable via microSD up to 200GB
Operating System and processors OS Andoid Nougat (7.0)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
Camera Rear Facing camera 5 MP CMOS
Main Camera 13 MP CMOS
Communications Network 4G LTE/ WiMAX2+
Speed Reception: 150Mbps
Transmission: 25Mbps
Battery 3000mAh battery
Miscellenous Dust/Shock/Water resistance IPX5, IPX8, IP5X

 

Unfortunately this device is only available in Japan, but we are looking forth to its entrance to other countries before the year is done.

What do you think about this device? Would you happily spend some fortune to pre-order it?

Let us hear your opinions in the comment section below.

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Samuel Ebuka Odamah

I'm a dedicated writer, an Android freak, a Tech ardent and a fashionista. I love playing around with gadgets, loves football and teamwork in everything I do. You can follow my updates here or on Twitter (@fwesh_finnest).

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