Sonim XP8

Frank · 15 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

You don't get this phone if you want a status symbol. You get this phone because you work in the harshest environments doing the hardest jobs and need a phone that can handle that. This phone is a beast, first week I had it I was rushing to put out a fire in a car on the side of the road, it fell off the hip holster bounced off my knee while at a dead sprint, landed face down in the road and I kicked it to the curb as I continued past it. Not a scratch. This thing has been submerged, fallen into snow, exposed to direct fire, fallen into a full tub, been dropped from over 10 feet repeatedly, and mindlessly sat on a hundred times. The screen isn't cracked, the buttons all work, the screen touch sensitivity hasn't faded, and after 3 years... the battery pack is still comparable to the newest phones for longevity. No... it's not the latest IPhone or Google whatzit. It's better in every single way... except that it isn't going to impress anyone. Till your co-worker laments about the third screen they have to replace and you remind them that your phone is basically indestructible.

john984 · 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Slightly heavy but worth it. My phone averages 6 days of normal use before it needs charging. Been banged and bumped with no problems. Played videos and games with zero lag. The only problem I've had is an Android problem. I set upgrade times for 2AM and it still does upgrades when it feels like it. Have recommended to many friends and most of them bought one.

Frank · 15 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

You don't get this phone if you want a status symbol. You get this phone because you work in the harshest environments doing the hardest jobs and need a phone that can handle that. This phone is a beast, first week I had it I was rushing to put out a fire in a car on the side of the road, it fell off the hip holster bounced off my knee while at a dead sprint, landed face down in the road and I kicked it to the curb as I continued past it. Not a scratch. This thing has been submerged, fallen into snow, exposed to direct fire, fallen into a full tub, been dropped from over 10 feet repeatedly, and mindlessly sat on a hundred times. The screen isn't cracked, the buttons all work, the screen touch sensitivity hasn't faded, and after 3 years... the battery pack is still comparable to the newest phones for longevity. No... it's not the latest IPhone or Google whatzit. It's better in every single way... except that it isn't going to impress anyone. Till your co-worker laments about the third screen they have to replace and you remind them that your phone is basically indestructible.

john984 · 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Slightly heavy but worth it. My phone averages 6 days of normal use before it needs charging. Been banged and bumped with no problems. Played videos and games with zero lag. The only problem I've had is an Android problem. I set upgrade times for 2AM and it still does upgrades when it feels like it. Have recommended to many friends and most of them bought one.

Rick007 · 2 months ago

This is the single worst electronic device that I have ever purchased in my entire lifetime of 50 years, and that's saying a lot.

Big G · 5 months ago

2 years of manly use..phone has never failed me

Ggaim · 5 months ago

Why is everyone swearing by phone drop life span. We’re in a time that iPhones instashatter backs and screens are long gone. I’ve had an iPhone 12 pro max for 1.25 years with tempered glass screen protector on face. I drop my phone from waist high or higher on tile concrete asphalt rocks corners or at least 7x / day and as many as way worse than that. My phone still works great my screens and back have never been replaced I change out screen cover every few months for a few dollars. The early 2000s are over. Welcome to a time where you can both have a phone that’s highly durable and also comes with technology like LiDAR. This LiDAR performance on a technically capable level of Legit infield surveying hardware thousands upon thousands of dollars more than a new iPhone but you just can’t order lunch from your lasers. Pointers phones feature of being “durable“ is it not even notable yes you’re having to sacrifice on countless other features or potential restrictions depending on your choice

Sean S · 6 months ago

I've had this phone for 1⅔ years, and I'm paying it off early to get something else. The phone is rugged as advertised but degrades badly, the phone it replaced now works better. There's a haze around the edge of the screen that slowly gets bigger, the screen itself is becoming unresponsive and unpredictable, and the software is getting glitchy. The removable battery is a nice thought, but in reality the battery will outlive the phone.

Brian · 6 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Had my Sonim XP8 for 2 years. Held up to a lot hard use. Dropped it in a puddle once for 10 seconds, and no issues from that. Very heavy phone, but it suits me. Just paid it off. I recommend this phone.

DragonxWoman · 6 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

This is the only phone I have not broken. I love the long extended battery life, I literally charge it every other day. I've dropped this phone more than I can count and it still works.

Ket19 · 6 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

It does everything any other phone can do,. Your just not going to break it if you have a mishap. It has excellent speakers, nice camera, dedicated ptt button along with 2 other programmable buttons . Takes under water photos and accepts the 250 gig sd card. Has great reception and could easily be used as a weapon should the need arise. This phone is thick and has some weight to it but i find it the easyest to hang on to and use. It runs on android 10 and does not invade my privacy in ways other manufacturers phones do.

Moose · 7 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I almost use all the features. Easy to use. No problem hearing what is said on the phone