Sonim’s new XP3 phone takes rugged to an entirely new level, engineered specifically for customers who work and/or play in extreme environments and appreciate the value of dependable tools that perform as promised. Sonim’s line-up of “Built For Life” tough mobile phones has received excellent reviews in print and online publications around the world.

Maxim UK described the XP1 as a phone that “thrives in the most demanding situations”, Playboy subjected the phone to a number of torture tests but was unable to break it. Wired declared that the XP1 is “Shock-proof, water-proof, and generally whack-proof”, Australia’s Herald Sun described the XP1 as “the answer to the prayers of people who work and play outdoors”, and CNET said “The Sonim XP1 eats daily abuse like a piece of cake….”

The XP3 builds on that strong success. The XP3 is waterproof and includes a web brower built in response to Sonim's customers requests for specific features and functionalities.

Built to withstand and last

Sonim do not skimp on engineering the guts and case of the phone - it is built to last. The seams and input ports are protected by rubber which shields the phone from moisture and dirt/dust and absorbs impact if it is dropped or exposed to vibrations. Additionally we use a process called underfill which glues to solders to the board. Even the screw holders on the XP3 Enduro's case are reinforced.

The XP3 Enduro is designed and engineered to meet the needs of people who use their mobile phones in tough conditions - working outdoors in all sorts of weather, working in less-than-pristine industrial settings, or engaging in sports such as sailing, snowboarding, skiing or mountain climbing.

The phone is also larger than the average mobile phone to make it easier to hold and use in a gloved hand. All of its buttons - keypad and push-to-talk are set further apart than on the average phone so people who are wearing gloves can easily dial and don't have to fumble with the phone to talk or listen. Plus Sonim have added a long life battery, a very audible audio system so people can communicate even in the nosiest environments, and extra protection (glare and impact) to the LCD screen.

Mil-Spec means Military Specification, and is a series of standards developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure that products work as expected/advertised. Among the criteria included in Mil-Spec standards is interoperability with other devices, ruggedized engineering, reliability and cost. Any device that meets Mil-Spec requirements is widely considered to be best of breed, as the military obviously will be deploying these devices in critical life-or-death situations and need devices that consistently perform to top standard.