Sonim XP5300 Force 3G

The Sonim XP5300 Force 3G is a rugged phone. It withstands dust, shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and water. The device has 2" Gorilla Glass display, FM radio, GPS, and battery which provides 24 hours of talk time and 1500 hours of standby time.

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Sonim XP5300 Force 3G specifications

Pros

No pros

Cons

  • Slow data means slow Internet browsing (UMTS, EDGE)
  • Bulky
  • It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.98 inches)
  • Low resolution display (240 x 320 pixels)
  • Low-resolution camera (2 megapixels)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB
  • Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Design

  • Device type:
    • Feature phone
  • Form factor:

    Form factor - Refers to the form factor of a phone. The main handset designs are bar, clamshell, slide, swivel

    • Candybar
  • Dimensions:
    • 4.96 x 2.36 x 0.98 (126 x 60 x 25 mm)
  • Weight:
    • 6.53 oz (185 g)
      the average is 4.2 oz (120 g)
  • Rugged:
      • Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature proof
    • IP certified:
      • IP 68.00
    • MIL-STD-810 certified:
      • Yes

Display

  • Physical size:
    • 2.00 inches
  • Resolution:
    • 240 x 320 pixels
  • Pixel density:

    Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

    • 200 ppi
  • Features:
    • Scratch-resistant glass

Battery

  • Talk time:

    Talk time - Maximum talk time in hours

    • 22.00 hours
      the average is 8 h (496 min)
  • Stand-by time:
    • 62.5 days (1500 hours)
      the average is 21 days (498 h)
  • Talk time (3G):
    • 12.00 hours
  • Capacity:
    • 1950 mAh

Hardware

  • Storage expansion:
    • Slot Type:
      • microSD, microSDHC

Camera

  • Camera:
      • 2 megapixels
    • Flash:
      • LED
    • Features:
      • Digital zoom
  • Camcorder:
      • Yes

Multimedia

  • Radio:
      • FM
  • Speakers:
    • Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

  • Browser:
      • Opera Mini
    • Supports:
      • XHTML, WAP 2.0

Technology

  • GSM:

    GSM - Global System for Mobile communications. A world standard for digital cellular communications using narrowband TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), which allows up to eight calls at a time on 800 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies. Introduced in 1991. Is the standard most commonly used in Europe and Asia, but not in the United States. GSM phones use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) smart card that contains user account information. Any GSM phone becomes immediately programmed after plugging in the SIM card, thus allowing GSM phones to be easily rented or borrowed.

    • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  • UMTS:

    UMTS - Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service, also called WCDMA, is a 3G (Third Generation) packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 Mbps. It is based on GSM standard and is supported by major standards bodies and manufacturers

    • 900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz
  • Data:

    Data - Shows the particular phone's type of data. the major mobile phone data types are GPRS, CDMA2000 1xRTT, EDGE, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS, etc.

    • UMTS, EDGE
  • Positioning:

    Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

    • GPS, A-GPS
  • Navigation:
    • Turn-by-turn navigation

Phone features

  • Organizer:
    • Calendar
  • Messaging:
    • SMS (3000 messages), MMS
  • E-mail:
      • Yes

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth:
      • 2.1, EDR
  • USB:
      • Yes
    • Connector:
      • Proprietary
    • Computer sync

Other features

  • Notifications:
    • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones

Shopping information

  • Warranty period:
    • 36 Months
  • Accessories:
    • Electrical wall charger, Screwdriver, USB cable, 3.5 mm to USB adaptor

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