Sprint Sonim XP8 Deals & Price

Features Of The Sonim XP8

What Type Of Display Does The Sonim XP8 Have?

This phone has a 5” 1080x1920 pixel IPS screen which is a basic spec for a smartphone. However, this is quite an improvement compared to its predecessor, the Sonim’s XP7 4” display. This device features a puncture resistant molding around a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen and is responsive even to wet or gloved hand navigation.

What Type Of Camera Does The Sonim XP8 Have?

The Sonim XP8's rugged features, however, is not geared towards high-quality imaging. This phone only has a 12 MP main camera and is capable of recording HD videos @ 30 fps and an 8 MP front camera. The main camera has autofocus and optical image stabilization.

How Much Storage Space Does The Sonim XP8 Have?

It has 64 GB internal memory with expandable storage of up to 128 GB via microSD. Its predecessor, the Sonim XP7, has 16 GB of internal memory and no expandable storage.

What Type Of Speakers Does The Sonim XP8 Have?

This device has two front firing 100 dB+ speakers located at the bottom. Since the Sonim XP8 is meant to be used even in noisy environments, its speakers are very loud and clear.

Which Processor Does The Sonim XP8 Have?

This phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53. While the Sonim XP7 runs on Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7.

How Long Will The Sonim XP8 Battery Last?

The Sonim XP8 has a massive 4900 mAh removable battery which can last up to 35 hours of talk time, up to 70 hours of continuous audio playback or up to 30 days of standby. Together with its heavy- duty battery and fast battery charging support, this makes it viable for field workers.

Is The Sonim XP8 Waterproof?

This phone is rated IP68 which makes it dust-proof and water-resistant for depths of up to 6.5 feet for 30 minutes and IP69 for high-temperature pressure wash defense. Lastly, this device is rated MIL-STD-810G for resistance to environmental hazards.

With approximately 54 million subscribers, Sprint is the smallest of the four major wireless in the United States. Sprint’s history as a company can be traced back to 1899 when Darrin Mcduffey founded Brown Telephone Company. In 1992, the company rebranded as the Sprint Corporation, which it's known as today.

For a brief period of time between 2005 – 2013, Sprint was known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation after Sprint merged with Nextel, a wireless service operator that was completely shut down in 2013.

Sprint’s call performance has consistently been rated highly by RootMetrics, a group that scientifically gathers data about wireless performance. Through the past four test periods, Sprint has ranked #2 overall in call performance, just narrowly trailing Verizon.

Sprint has consistently outperformed Verizon, the United States’ most popular wireless carrier, by some metrics according to J.D. Power’s Wireless Satisfaction Survey. Sprint outperformed or performed as well as Verizon in Cost of Service and Performance & Reliability.

Sprint’s 4G LTE network reaches more than 200 million consumers, while their 3G network reaches more than 275 million. Sprint also leases out its coverage to Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Tello, TextNow, and a few other Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Sprint is continuing to build out its wireless network to improve performance for its customers. In November 2017, CEO Marcelo Claure announced the company would begin spending more on their network after the Sprint – T-Mobile merger fell apart.

Fun Facts About Sprint

• Paul Maricelli, the “Can you hear me now?” guy, is now the spokesperson for Sprint.
• The origins of Sprint can be tracked back to 1899, when Brown Telephone company began delivering phone services to rural areas in Kansas.
• Sprint’s corporate headquarters is located in Overland Park, Kansas.
• Sprint has received national recognition for its eco-friendly efforts, ranking higher than any other wireless carrier in Newsweek's Green Rankings in 2011 and 2012.
• Sprint helped develop and release the first 4G network in the United States.