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Sonim XP5520 Bolt review

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Sonim XP5520 Bolt
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2.4/10
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The Sonim XP5520 Bolt currently has an Informr score of 2.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Mobile phones nowadays are extremely fragile. One minute they can be firmly in your grasp and the next laying cracked on the concrete. That kind of thing likely won’t happen to the Sonim XP5520 BOLT, available exclusively from Bell.

Built way beyond MIL-SPEC standards, the BOLT can survive the kind of dust, shock, and water that would render most phones useless. Its styling, which uses an all-black body with orange highlights, is typical of a modern-day rugged phone. Its hardware features include a 2MP camera, 2-inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS with A-GPS, and a 1,950mAh battery. It’s capable of offering up to 12 hours of talk time per charge, which means it’s a phone that can easily handle the needs of rugged mobile professionals.

What sets the XP5520 BOLT apart from most of its competition is Push-to-Talk or PTT, which lets users communicate with other PTT phone users either one-to-one or one-to-many at the push of a button. With excellent call quality, it’s not hard to see the XP5520 BOLT as a phone that will last and remain for many years.

Other phones may have larger screens or run better software, but you can’t go wrong with this one from Sonim if you’re looking for something that’ll survive in tough conditions.

Need to Know: Sonim XP5520 BOLT

1. Built way beyond MIL-SPEC standards of ruggedness and can survive drops into water or onto concrete. (The Good)

2. Long battery life. (The Good)

3. Small low-res screen. (The Bad)

4. Doesn’t run a smart OS. (The Bad)


No
OS
OS
No
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
1950 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Sonim backs up the XP5520 Bolt with a 3 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your XP5520 Bolt has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sonim support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sonim's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
2"

The Sonim XP5520 Bolt's screen size is 2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS
No

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
128 MB

Internal memory is 128 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 16 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1950mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1950 mAh battery. Sonim's performance ratings are 50 days standby time, 720 minutes.

XP5520 Bolt Specs

Overview
Release Date April 25, 2012
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No
Processor
Internal Storage 128 MB
RAM 64 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1 W/kg
Body: 1.21 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 3 Years
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 16 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes
Additional Rear Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1950 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) No
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 720 minutes
Standby Time Up to 50 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.6 x 5.8 x 2.6 cm (5 x 2.3 x 1 in)
Weight 170 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Auto Answer: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, Voice Memos / Recorder

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