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Sonim XP8

Android 7.0 Nougat Operating system
5" Screen size
12MP Main camera
Snapdragon 630 Octa core Processor
64 GB Storage
4,900 mAh Battery
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Mobile Syrup

“While the Sonim XP8 isn’t for everyone, myself included, it might be the perfect device for someone like my father. He doesn’t care about having the slimmest or most attractive handset. He just wants a phone that works and that that he can watch the occasional YouTube video on, but that also survives blizzards and the dangerous stools he uses at his job.”

Video reviews

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Community opinion

What people say

17 community ratings · Recommendation data coming soon.

Recent voices
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Anonymous · 3 years ago

This phone that I first love for being tuff and amazing speakers have suddenly decided that it's compromised, refuse to update the security system on it, refuse to charge at some random time, when you contact their support team they refuse to help so ..... it, I'll get a different brand

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Anonymous · 5 years ago

Owned xp7,and 2 of the XP8800 in 8 yearsCustomer service from this company is trash ( Brandon to be specific is rude as it comes)They have you believe the warranty is ironclad as you buy it then they just point fingers when you ask for them to honor it.If you don't get the screen of death the cha...

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Anonymous · 6 years ago

This phone is not for everyone. I love it for these reasons: its resistance, its impermeability, clear and clear vision even in full sun, touch screen can be used as bare and wet hand, as with heavy, dirty, wet, oily work gloves etc. , front speakers more than 100 dB. Heavy on the other hand, but...

Specifications
Full specs
Overview
Released Apr 2018
Announced —
Price tier —
Also Known As —
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
CPU Speed 2200MHz
RAM 4GB
Storage 64 GB
Price (CAD) —
Regions USA, Canada
Regional Variants —
Warranty 3 Years
Accessories USB Power Adapter, Manual, Standard Battery, Data Cable
Software & Support
OS Android
OS at Launch 7.0 Nougat
Current Version —
OS Updates —
Security Updates —
Custom UI —
Display
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Size 5"
Resolution 1080 × 1920
Pixel Density 441 ppi
Colors 16.7 million
Refresh Rate —
Touch Sampling Rate —
Peak Brightness —
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade —
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type —
Size —
Resolution —
Color Type —
Colors —
Camera — Main
Main Camera 12MP
Flash Yes (LED)
Sensor Name —
Sensor Size —
Focal Length (Main) —
Focal Length (Ultrawide) —
Focal Length (Telephoto) —
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Video Resolution Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS —
Video Length —
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 / AVC
Features Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info Zero shutter lag, Time lapse
Camera — Front
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution 8MP
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Zoom
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Features —
Additional Info —
Camera — Scores
DxOMark Overall —
DxOMark Photo —
DxOMark Video —
DxOMark Zoom —
DxOMark Bokeh —
DxOMark Selfie —
DxOMark Rank —
Performance
Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa core
Process Node —
GPU —
RAM 4GB
Storage 64 GB
AnTuTu v11 —
Geekbench 6 Single —
Geekbench 6 Multi —
Geekbench 5 Single —
Geekbench 5 Multi —
Battery
Capacity 4,900 mAh
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging —
Wireless Charging —
Comes with Charger —
Talk Time 30h 00m
Video Playback —
Internet (WiFi) —
Internet (Cellular) —
Standby 30h 00m
Mixed Usage —
Charge Time 0–100% —
Charged in 30 Min —
GSMArena Score —
Battery Test Source —
Battery Life (Call) —
Battery Life (Video) —
Battery Life (Web) —
Battery Life (Gaming) —
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version —
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs SBC
USB Type USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed —
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type A-GPS
UWB
Satellite —
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Capacity 128MB
Cellular
Networks GPRS, EDGE, LTE, EV-DO
LTE MHz
LTE (700) LTE (800) LTE (850) LTE (900) LTE (1700) LTE (1800) LTE (1900) LTE (2100) LTE (2300) LTE (2500) LTE (2600)
3G MHz
800 850 900 1700 1900 2100
2G MHz
850 900 1800 1900
Data 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Design & Build
Form Factor Bar
Material Plastic
Frame Material —
Rear Material —
Colors Black
Dimensions 15.2 × 7.95 × 1.8 cm (5.98 × 3.13 × 0.71 in)
Weight 335g
IP Rating IP68
Water Resistance Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score —
Parts Availability —
Audio
External Speakers Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness —
Speaker Loudness —
Input & Navigation
Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
Safety
SAR Head 1.37 W/kg
SAR Body 1.39 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
More
Additional Information —
Additional Comments —
Related Links Official Website
Manual Download PDF
Quick Start Guide —

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Questions & answers

CA
Carl · Answered

From Home screen or App screen, tap on Settings -> Device -> USB Power Saving -> Automatic Power OFF, disable this.

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Wayne. Try to put your phone in silent mode and check if that silences the startup tone as well.

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