This mobile phone is one tough cookie

Author: Kirstie

Published: 25/11/2008 @ 11:28

Sonim already had the XP1 on the market, which was about as rugged as you could get when it comes to mobile phones. However they have now released a new generation that takes ruggedness to a whole new level – the XP3 (they didn’t even bother with an XP2!).

The new XP3 can withstand drops, bangs and scrapes to a greater degree than its forebear but can take all sorts of other much harsher treatment at the same time. It can take being fully submerged in a meter of water for up to half an hour, it has an IP-57 endurance rating, an 810F Mil-Spec rating against salt, fog humidity, transport and thermal shock, and the buttons are tested to more than 500,000 presses. It will work at temperatures of -20C to +60C and the battery will last for 5.5 hours talking or 9 days on standby.

You can get hold of the Sonim XP3 for £245 sim free or from nothing on a contract.

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