Sonim XP8 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Storage
64 GB
RAM
4 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Battery
4900 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sonim XP8
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch - Rugged
Height 152 mm Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Width 79.5 mm Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Depth 18 mm Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Weight 335 g Worse than 99 % of phones rated.
Protection Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68, IP69
SAR Value 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio, LED flashlight
Connector Type Sonim SecureAudio connector
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Sonim XP8 has dimensions 152 mm × 79.5 mm × 18 mm. Its weight is 335 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Sonim XP8
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you.

Display Resolution of Sonim XP8 is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sonim XP8
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.

Sonim XP8 is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sonim XP8 is 2.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Sonim XP8
RAM 4 GB Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB Better than 75 % of phones rated.
User Memory 45 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 64 GB storage. It is currently the most common storage size among today´s smartphones. The capacity is perfectly adequate for the average user. It will allow you to store thousands of photos, high-resolution videos, dozens of apps and several games on your phone. But if you're one of those really demanding users and you use your phone to shoot 4K videos etc., then you should rather pay extra to have a larger storage of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sonim XP8 is equipped with 4 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sonim XP8
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Focus free

The rear camera of the Sonim XP8 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 12 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sonim XP8 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 8 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sonim XP8
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4900 mAh Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Sonim XP8 is 4900 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR Sonim XP8
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sonim XP8 supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 8.0 Oreo.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sonim XP8
Data Transmission LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 5.0 LE must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sonim XP8
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, MP3, AAC +, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AAC+ v2
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, H.265, 3GPP, MP4
FEATURES Sonim XP8
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, gesture
Additional Phone Features Push-to-talk mode, Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Glove and Wet Touchscreen Operation, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Dual Front Speaker, SOS Red Alert, XPand Interface, PTT button
Android Enterprise Recommended Yes
OTHERS Sonim XP8
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IP69, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2

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