Phones like these need to be easily available at stores. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy with a tough otter case. I noticed a lot of phones others own that are broken or have cracked screens
I agree. Years ago I had a G'z one Commando . Only one store out of a dozen where I lived before (fairly large city) had one available. I had an older Galaxy that I loved but it died on a backpacking trip. Thanks for watching !
That's exactly what I have, Galaxy Note 4 with Otter case. It's still ticking like new. The only complaint about the phone is not with the phone but with the battery. It runs out of juice fairly quickly even with a new battery installed. Note 4 has a removable battery unlike the iPhone crap. iPhones are an expensive disposable, and glass cracks too easily.
Thank you very much for your video. It wasn't a bunch of fluff talk to make a longer video telling us things that really aren't applicable...very refreshing👍 One question that I do have though and I haven't been able to find the answer anywhere. With that adapter can you plug in earbuds that have allow you to talk hands free or do you need a handheld mic for that? Thank you in advance. Now I'm off to subscribe to your channel.
You are welcome and I do try to keep my content on point. The adapter will let you use ear buds or a heads free kit. You also can use a Bluetooth hands free kit with it out of the box. Not certain if a Bluetooth speaker mic will work or not. I hope this helps and thanks for watching !
Its pretty cool - I'm still getting used to it. The battery life is pretty doggone good. Im still trying to get it organized with the photos on the SD card etc. Thanks for watching !
Great video, I noticed in the comments you also picked up a samsung xcover pro which is actually the other phone I'm considering. I'd think the samsung would be quicker/smoother performance wise but definitely nowhere near as durable as the sonim. Is your sonim still holding up/performing well?
It still works great and I keep it as a backup. The Xcover pro is a good choice also and is a better device for apps and typical smartphone uses and is durable. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video! I'm considering the Sonim and the DuraForce Pro 2. I'm really bad about scratching my screen and cannot really find anything regarding this with the Sonim. The screen on the DuraForce is phenomenal though, it practically takes a diamond to scratch it. How's the screen been on your Sonim?
@@mediocrefloridaman I bought the Unihertz Titan for it's durability, battery life, and qwerty keyboard, but I didn't like it much. The screen shape interfered with some apps, and it had some glitches. I'm now extremely happy with the TCL 10 Pro. They should be selling for twice as much; no complaints whatsoever. Now only if Otterbox will make a Defender case for it...
Thank you ! Im going to get one of the Samsung Xcover Pro ones to try out soon. The bag is a generic HPG kit bag. They are a great item IMHO. Thanks for watching !
Just picked a new one up of eBay for $199.00! Replacing a Kyocera DF P2. Loving it so far. I’m in and around helicopters all day so I appreciate the loud notifications,bright screen and replaceable battery.
The hangup I keep having is power. Small solar is one thing, but stepping up any starts getting so pricey, bulky, and fragile. Is there any portion of the SHTF community in particular I should be looking for for compact heavier duty dynamo-style power generation? The $15 emergency radios manage the minuscule power requirements there, but... something a little more robust and with a higher wattage?
I think I am finally breaking down and getting a new phone. the charging port in my Motorola Maxx is finally going bad so I'm thinking I might get this. You seen first hand at the last meet up what my phone goes through. So this would definitely be an upgrade. I think once I get that, I might look into the radio attachments for it as well, not only for emergencies, but for work too. Thanks for the video.
This has been a good phone this far. I had good luck with the duraforce it replaced as well. This phone doesn't have the biggest display for the user that uses thier device as a tablet. It has proven very durable however. Thanks for watching !
You are welcome ! I wish I could tell you it did perform better RF wise but I would be less than honest in doing so. It's performance from a coverage stand point is consistent with other contemporary devices of its generation. It will take a bigger beating with a 9 iron but I cannot attest to superior coverage. Thanks for watching !
Thanks for the video, i am on the fence between the Kyocera Pro 2 and Sonim XP8. Ary you still happy with the Sonim XP8, anything change in your opinion?
I have had the dura force pro 2 for a year and 2 months now. It has been plenty durable and no issues with it. The speaker is plenty loud and the screen is 100% free from scratches despite some very rough use. The only issue I'm having now is than the battery is crap now and I can no longer charge it. I'm getting the sonim xp8 next for what it's worth. The main reason I got the dura force is because this Sonim was not available thru Verizon but now it is.
@@upnorth5465 hey thats my brother in laws name, too. Haha. I'm thinking about a sonim or a duraforce, too. Need something a little more durable than a galaxy.
Thanks for the review! I have been giving a hard look at the Kyocera Dura Force Pro 2, however, the XP8 may be a better option for me. I do like the powerful battery that is removable which the Kyocera doesn't have. The Kyocera has a non-removable 3240 mAh. I also like the lanyard capability of the XP8. I don't think that I could go wrong with either option, but the XP8 is a bit more desirable to me for my motorcycle adventures and other outdoor shenanigans. It's cool to see that you use Hill People gear!
You are welcome ! I have a Samsung Pro Xcover here that I am going to change into but I am dragging my feet on it. HPG is legit stuff ! Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms You just may have thrown a wrench into to works by telling me about the Samsung. Thanks!!! I'll have to study up on that one since I'm not that hard on phones. It's the removable battery feature that I like, plus it appears that the Samsung is between the Pro 2 and XP8 regarding battery power.
@@survivalcomms According to the Samsung website, the XCover Pro has a removable/ replaceable battery. That as well as what you described about the screen and weight are making the Samsung very attractive. Plus, it's on the Verizon list of usable /transferable phones (though they do not sell this model.)
I was just informed myself. I was fortunate to have it available to me. The battery life is excellent. I'm getting 3 days between charges. Thanks for watching !
After spending over 1500 on a phone I thought would be durable a few months ago, I'm gonna get this phone. You've saved me so much hassle. If only I saw this video sooner, you would have saved me money as well lol
@@survivalcomms all good. I'd rather take a heavy girl that makes my life better, than a beautiful light and thin girl that gives me problems and can't satisfy me.
I am looking for a good phone for my husband. this one looks like a perfect match. does this phone need any additional protection like an otter box or screen protector?
Do you know how this compares to the Kyocera Duraforce Pro 2? I can pull up specs, but I mean real word experience. As far as performance, connecticity, etc?
I have been a user of both and performance wise I can find little difference. The battery life of the Sonim is considerably better. The Sonim is noticably larger in size and weight. The Sonim lacks the ability to do an automatic reset if the incorrect passcode is entered. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching !
@@daveholloway2850 You are welcome. It is a cool phone but if someone handed me a Kyocera duraforce I wouldnt feel slighted. It is a conversation starter.
Rule of thumb is if there is ATT coverage you will have first net coverage here. At my home there is little first net unless I walk a few hundred yards to my gate. This example is locked down even though it has a dual sim slot. I have an Xcover Pro I'm going to try out soon. Thanks for watching !
I've had my sonim xp8 for a while now I love it I got 2 now just bought another one as a backup but I doubt I will need a back up truely great phones no nonsense, what more can I ask, forget all those wannabe phones get the xp8. Can anyone answer are these phones in use with any special forces ?.
I'm still using mine too. I have a brand new Samsung X cover pro here to bring up but the Sonim keeps on ticking. I had someone who fielded sonims in his agency tell me they didn't work out for them but is it just hyperbole ? My experience is still positive - the software "upgrades" have been buggy IMHO but the core device is still solid and this is the same device and accessories shown in the video. Thanks for watching !
It is a very loud phone. Im not sure how the noise cancelling on outbound audio would be in that application. I should test that out. Thanks for watching !
The CAT phones are awful. I owned one. Videos made it sound great and it was very impressive on paper, but it wasn't at all what I expected. Go with Sonim.
It's good better than the duraforce it replaced. That being said I would be inclined to believe there are more media friendly devices but less rugged. Thanks for watching !
Thanks for making this. Stupid there's no headphone jack or wireless charging. I wonder how tough the screen is if it's just gorilla glass like a typical phone. I have the Duraforce Pro 1 and looking to upgrade (mine's getting slow). I'd get the Duraforce 2 but I hate that they removed the physical buttons on the front.
You are welcome ! The add on jack is a pain in the butt - the FM radio app requires it to function as well. The display has been very durable in use. Thanks for watching !
so on average whats your battery life? i have a bv 9500, which has a 10000 mah battery, literally can go days without charging. unfortunately the screen cracked, and am looking to upgrade to another rugged phone.
When new I got 3 days of average use. I used the phone with WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE PTT, and for video and photography on a trip and got 48 hours. Currently after using it every day since this video as my primary line I'm getting two days between charges. I hope this helps and thanks for watching !
@@bamcorpgaming5954 you are welcome ! I use an iPhone x as well on first net and the XP8 does provide more use per charge. Reviewing devices is dependent on so many personal variables. I hope the feedback is useful !
ive owned mine for two years. im a blacksmith, welder, machinist and HORRIBLE on phones. this is the ONLY phone thats survived my "delicate nature". really great battery life. REALLY strong antennae and radio, dual sim cards, its amazing. the only drawback is its 4g so in a few years itll likely be outdated :(
The XP7 is outdated now due to the limitations on the Android version which last on it was version 5.1.1 . I've used the XP7 for 6 years now and loved it however I cannot do mobile banking or use the GoPro app due to the outdated Android version. I have an XP8 on the way should be here in a couple of days and I been told I will be able to upgrade to Android version 10.
I've had more Than one sonim phone and plenty of normal androids and iPhones. This phone is hands down the most durable phone I have ever seen. I have dropped it 150 times from 14 ft. Run over it with a truck. Crushed it with heavy sharp metal. It has some wear and tear but the screen has no protector and NO DAMAGE. Our company has 150 of them, no one has ever bested one by brut force alone. This phone will be here after the the earth stops spinning. Better than CAT and NOKIA.
I bought mine on eBay for 120 just in case it was to slow compared to my note. It's not fast..... Atm I'm outpacing the keyboard.... But for a work line I won't have to ever worry about messing it up. It works ok enough to look past itsflaws to become a beast phone.
It would be nice if Sonim partnered up with a satellite company like Iridium or Inmarsat. They should have dual sim. Sim 1 should be for your average carrier such as Verizon, AT&T, etc., and Sim 2 should be for your satellite carrier. Just in case you decide to go off-grid. Just a thought. 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️😬
I had someone else ask me that the other day. I have no experience with the CAT S61 so It would not be fair IMHO to recommend one other the other. Personally I feel like you would be served well with either- its all about what fits your own specs. The Sonim is built like a tank and has excellent battery life. It has considerable weight and heft however. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms Thank you for the reply. I believe the Sonim would work great, and I see it's on Verizon which is my carrier. Sounds like a solid device that will hold up.
The Cat is advertised to be able to work at -15 degrees F and looking at the XP8's specx the Sonim doesn't. Something I need. But I heard about the complaints about some CAT phones.
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I have an XP8. Please don't buy one. I have been through 3 units, each dying at random due to irrepairable software problems. Despite the theoretically great warranty, every claim I have been able to get through was with my service provider, Sonim has been non-communicative and done nothing, to the point that I can assume they will never honour a warranty claim. In short, great idea for a phone, physically tough, but a total failure in the long term. Don't waste your money.
Thanks for video man, Your video answered all my questions, well done.
You are welcome ! Thank you and thanks for watching !
Finally a phone for people that go outside. Thanks for the video!
You are welcome ! Thanks for watching !
Phones like these need to be easily available at stores. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy with a tough otter case. I noticed a lot of phones others own that are broken or have cracked screens
I agree. Years ago I had a G'z one Commando . Only one store out of a dozen where I lived before (fairly large city) had one available. I had an older Galaxy that I loved but it died on a backpacking trip. Thanks for watching !
That's exactly what I have, Galaxy Note 4 with Otter case. It's still ticking like new. The only complaint about the phone is not with the phone but with the battery. It runs out of juice fairly quickly even with a new battery installed. Note 4 has a removable battery unlike the iPhone crap. iPhones are an expensive disposable, and glass cracks too easily.
Update...I now have a new Kyocera Duraforce 5g from Verizon. It replaced the Galaxy which has 1 or more camera lenses somewhat damaged.
Thank you very much for your video. It wasn't a bunch of fluff talk to make a longer video telling us things that really aren't applicable...very refreshing👍
One question that I do have though and I haven't been able to find the answer anywhere. With that adapter can you plug in earbuds that have allow you to talk hands free or do you need a handheld mic for that?
Thank you in advance. Now I'm off to subscribe to your channel.
You are welcome and I do try to keep my content on point. The adapter will let you use ear buds or a heads free kit. You also can use a Bluetooth hands free kit with it out of the box. Not certain if a Bluetooth speaker mic will work or not. I hope this helps and thanks for watching !
Yes Sir it did. Thank you very much👍
Has some pretty cool features😊😎
Its pretty cool - I'm still getting used to it. The battery life is pretty doggone good. Im still trying to get it organized with the photos on the SD card etc. Thanks for watching !
Great video, I noticed in the comments you also picked up a samsung xcover pro which is actually the other phone I'm considering. I'd think the samsung would be quicker/smoother performance wise but definitely nowhere near as durable as the sonim. Is your sonim still holding up/performing well?
It still works great and I keep it as a backup. The Xcover pro is a good choice also and is a better device for apps and typical smartphone uses and is durable. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video! I'm considering the Sonim and the DuraForce Pro 2. I'm really bad about scratching my screen and cannot really find anything regarding this with the Sonim. The screen on the DuraForce is phenomenal though, it practically takes a diamond to scratch it. How's the screen been on your Sonim?
You are welcome ! The screen has been extremely durable thus far. Thanks for watching !
What'd you end up getting?
@@mediocrefloridaman I bought the Unihertz Titan for it's durability, battery life, and qwerty keyboard, but I didn't like it much. The screen shape interfered with some apps, and it had some glitches. I'm now extremely happy with the TCL 10 Pro. They should be selling for twice as much; no complaints whatsoever. Now only if Otterbox will make a Defender case for it...
The latest Duraforce has the sapphire screen. Same material as the front of a Rolex watch.
Just picked one up today on Southern Linc hopefully it will be a good one
I hope it works out well for you as well ! Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms so far battery life is really awesome
Hey that's my video you referenced! I've got lots more where that comes from. Its an awesome phone!
It definitely takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Thanks for your content and thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms no problem man!
Nice video. I'm thinking of grabbing one. What HPG bag is at the end?
Thank you ! Im going to get one of the Samsung Xcover Pro ones to try out soon. The bag is a generic HPG kit bag. They are a great item IMHO. Thanks for watching !
You should take a look at ulefone, blackview, and doogee devices as well, they have some pretty impressive rugged options!
Sounds cool. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms Thanks for the awesome content!
@@0themanticore0 You are welcome !
Just picked a new one up of eBay for $199.00! Replacing a Kyocera DF P2. Loving it so far. I’m in and around helicopters all day so I appreciate the loud notifications,bright screen and replaceable battery.
It is a great phone for the workplace. Thanks for watching !
The hangup I keep having is power. Small solar is one thing, but stepping up any starts getting so pricey, bulky, and fragile.
Is there any portion of the SHTF community in particular I should be looking for for compact heavier duty dynamo-style power generation?
The $15 emergency radios manage the minuscule power requirements there, but... something a little more robust and with a higher wattage?
Automotive alternators can be used. You still will need a storage battery. Thanks for watching !
I think I am finally breaking down and getting a new phone. the charging port in my Motorola Maxx is finally going bad so I'm thinking I might get this. You seen first hand at the last meet up what my phone goes through. So this would definitely be an upgrade. I think once I get that, I might look into the radio attachments for it as well, not only for emergencies, but for work too. Thanks for the video.
This has been a good phone this far. I had good luck with the duraforce it replaced as well. This phone doesn't have the biggest display for the user that uses thier device as a tablet. It has proven very durable however. Thanks for watching !
I trail run...a lot lol. My wife gets worried about me, does this device get better signal than a standard phone? Thanks for the video!
You are welcome ! I wish I could tell you it did perform better RF wise but I would be less than honest in doing so. It's performance from a coverage stand point is consistent with other contemporary devices of its generation. It will take a bigger beating with a 9 iron but I cannot attest to superior coverage. Thanks for watching !
Thanks for the video, i am on the fence between the Kyocera Pro 2 and Sonim XP8. Ary you still happy with the Sonim XP8, anything change in your opinion?
I'm still happy with it. I'm not a "power user" and it still supports what I need. It is a heavy device so be cognizant of that. Thanks for watching !
I have had the dura force pro 2 for a year and 2 months now. It has been plenty durable and no issues with it. The speaker is plenty loud and the screen is 100% free from scratches despite some very rough use. The only issue I'm having now is than the battery is crap now and I can no longer charge it. I'm getting the sonim xp8 next for what it's worth. The main reason I got the dura force is because this Sonim was not available thru Verizon but now it is.
@@upnorth5465 I also have a duraforce here and outside of the battery getting old I had no issues with it whatsoever. Thanks for watching !
@@upnorth5465 hey thats my brother in laws name, too. Haha. I'm thinking about a sonim or a duraforce, too. Need something a little more durable than a galaxy.
Best phone i have ever owned. Cant kill this thing
You could drive nails with it if you wanted to. Thanks for watching !
@Uncle Buck I haven't had any real problems using mine thus far. Every user is different however. What tech problems did you hear of ?
Thanks Prepped for explaining my new phone to me
Thanks for watching !
Do you know if there is a free PPT app ?
Thanks for the review! I have been giving a hard look at the Kyocera Dura Force Pro 2, however, the XP8 may be a better option for me. I do like the powerful battery that is removable which the Kyocera doesn't have. The Kyocera has a non-removable 3240 mAh. I also like the lanyard capability of the XP8. I don't think that I could go wrong with either option, but the XP8 is a bit more desirable to me for my motorcycle adventures and other outdoor shenanigans. It's cool to see that you use Hill People gear!
You are welcome ! I have a Samsung Pro Xcover here that I am going to change into but I am dragging my feet on it. HPG is legit stuff ! Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms
You just may have thrown a wrench into to works by telling me about the Samsung. Thanks!!! I'll have to study up on that one since I'm not that hard on phones. It's the removable battery feature that I like, plus it appears that the Samsung is between the Pro 2 and XP8 regarding battery power.
@@SigmaSheepdog Its lacking the detachable battery but the screen size and weight are nice.
@@survivalcomms
According to the Samsung website, the XCover Pro has a removable/ replaceable battery. That as well as what you described about the screen and weight are making the Samsung very attractive. Plus, it's on the Verizon list of usable /transferable phones (though they do not sell this model.)
@@SigmaSheepdog you are right. After reading your reply I found the small notch to remove the battery cover.
I got the Cat S60 Android Phone,
Well hell i wish knew this was dropping a couple months ago....lol
I was just informed myself. I was fortunate to have it available to me. The battery life is excellent. I'm getting 3 days between charges. Thanks for watching !
After spending over 1500 on a phone I thought would be durable a few months ago, I'm gonna get this phone. You've saved me so much hassle. If only I saw this video sooner, you would have saved me money as well lol
I hope it serves you well. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms the phone is in the mail on its way to me, all thanks to you
@@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 It's the most durable phone out there IMHO. It is a tank however in the weight department. I hope it serves you well.
@@survivalcomms all good. I'd rather take a heavy girl that makes my life better, than a beautiful light and thin girl that gives me problems and can't satisfy me.
I am looking for a good phone for my husband. this one looks like a perfect match. does this phone need any additional protection like an otter box or screen protector?
It's very durable as supplied. I did put a screen protector on it but an otter box or enclosure would be overkill IMHO. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms you can't really get a 'rugged' case for it. I look d for one but was only able to find a thin silicone case and a holster case.
Trust me you don't need a case for it. I've had one for years its hands down the most durable phone I've ever seen or used. Better than CAT phone.
@@kylemayne750 hi Kyle ! What about Samsung's rugged phone ?
Do you know how this compares to the Kyocera Duraforce Pro 2? I can pull up specs, but I mean real word experience. As far as performance, connecticity, etc?
I have been a user of both and performance wise I can find little difference. The battery life of the Sonim is considerably better. The Sonim is noticably larger in size and weight. The Sonim lacks the ability to do an automatic reset if the incorrect passcode is entered. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms Thanks... so I guess it comes down to price and special unique abilities of each
@@daveholloway2850 You are welcome. It is a cool phone but if someone handed me a Kyocera duraforce I wouldnt feel slighted. It is a conversation starter.
No ir blaster?
I am curious, this video is 10 months old, has it m performed well? Any problems?
I have been happy with the phone. It is durable the largest drawback is the weight. So far so good. Thanks for watching !
which version of android is this running? have their been any updates since it came out? i couldn't find anything on the verizon website
Sorry for the late reply - It is is v8.1.0 android
would like to know what the first net hole is i just got it and wonder to know more some guys in my area like it some guys hate it
Rule of thumb is if there is ATT coverage you will have first net coverage here. At my home there is little first net unless I walk a few hundred yards to my gate. This example is locked down even though it has a dual sim slot. I have an Xcover Pro I'm going to try out soon. Thanks for watching !
I've had my sonim xp8 for a while now I love it I got 2 now just bought another one as a backup but I doubt I will need a back up truely great phones no nonsense, what more can I ask, forget all those wannabe phones get the xp8. Can anyone answer are these phones in use with any special forces ?.
I'm still using mine too. I have a brand new Samsung X cover pro here to bring up but the Sonim keeps on ticking. I had someone who fielded sonims in his agency tell me they didn't work out for them but is it just hyperbole ? My experience is still positive - the software "upgrades" have been buggy IMHO but the core device is still solid and this is the same device and accessories shown in the video. Thanks for watching !
I operate loud vacuum trucks . You think this will work for me on noise cancellation and loud speaker?
It is a very loud phone. Im not sure how the noise cancelling on outbound audio would be in that application. I should test that out. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms I just ordered on ty
@@sold1million Let me know how it works out. I know Elgin Pelican street sweepers were always loud but I've never driven a vacuum truck.
I am thorn between this one and the CAT S61
I have never used the CAT S61 so I cannot attest to it's quality. If I was in the market for a phone it would be in the running. Thanks for watching !
The CAT phones are awful. I owned one. Videos made it sound great and it was very impressive on paper, but it wasn't at all what I expected. Go with Sonim.
@@BadFox38 Thanks for your input ! I have never used one so thank you !
Any idea if there is a way to charge a spare battery without having it in the phone?
Not that I have seen. That would be a useful accessory. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms There are devices on amazon that do just that.
interesting hill people gear, pricey but very very good.
Those kit bags are pretty awesome. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcommsI use mine for my ft817
Is this phone good for other casual activities, such as movies, music, etc?
It's good better than the duraforce it replaced. That being said I would be inclined to believe there are more media friendly devices but less rugged. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms Great video brother! You have a new subscriber, can you text with the Sonim xp8?
Thanks for making this. Stupid there's no headphone jack or wireless charging. I wonder how tough the screen is if it's just gorilla glass like a typical phone. I have the Duraforce Pro 1 and looking to upgrade (mine's getting slow). I'd get the Duraforce 2 but I hate that they removed the physical buttons on the front.
You are welcome ! The add on jack is a pain in the butt - the FM radio app requires it to function as well. The display has been very durable in use. Thanks for watching !
so on average whats your battery life? i have a bv 9500, which has a 10000 mah battery, literally can go days without charging. unfortunately the screen cracked, and am looking to upgrade to another rugged phone.
When new I got 3 days of average use. I used the phone with WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE PTT, and for video and photography on a trip and got 48 hours. Currently after using it every day since this video as my primary line I'm getting two days between charges. I hope this helps and thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms appreciate it, thats not too shabby.
@@bamcorpgaming5954 you are welcome ! I use an iPhone x as well on first net and the XP8 does provide more use per charge. Reviewing devices is dependent on so many personal variables. I hope the feedback is useful !
Thanks for covering this device.
You are welcome ! Thanks for watching !
Did it come with headphone adapter
Unfortunately no. Thanks for watching !
Odd... mine did
When I go back to watch some of your older videos they will not play. They start and go for a few seconds and lock up.
Thats a drag :( Must be on youtube's end . Thanks for watching !
I love this super nice phone.😎😎😎😎😎
I have been happy with it. Thanks for watching !
just picked up mine on amazon for under $300 brand new. Very odd that all the carriers are trying to charge $700+ for them still
Its rare to get a good deal on a device from one of the carriers. The way you went or ebay definitely saves money. Thanks for watching !
I from indonesia, how the price and where can buy this product thanks 🙏
Im not certain - I would check with your carrier first You may find one compatible with your network on ebay. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms thanks before, I'm sorry my speak English isn't good ..🙏
ive owned mine for two years. im a blacksmith, welder, machinist and HORRIBLE on phones. this is the ONLY phone thats survived my "delicate nature". really great battery life. REALLY strong antennae and radio, dual sim cards, its amazing.
the only drawback is its 4g so in a few years itll likely be outdated :(
They are like a timex watch. Thanks for watching !
Is it better than my XP7?
I have not used the XP7 so I cannot honestly say. Thanks for watching !
The XP7 is outdated now due to the limitations on the Android version which last on it was version 5.1.1 . I've used the XP7 for 6 years now and loved it however I cannot do mobile banking or use the GoPro app due to the outdated Android version. I have an XP8 on the way should be here in a couple of days and I been told I will be able to upgrade to Android version 10.
I've had more Than one sonim phone and plenty of normal androids and iPhones. This phone is hands down the most durable phone I have ever seen. I have dropped it 150 times from 14 ft. Run over it with a truck. Crushed it with heavy sharp metal. It has some wear and tear but the screen has no protector and NO DAMAGE. Our company has 150 of them, no one has ever bested one by brut force alone. This phone will be here after the the earth stops spinning. Better than CAT and NOKIA.
I'm rough on devices too and this one has held up amazingly well. Thanks for watching !
One thing that sucks this phone is not super secure you're not set it to Auto factory reset after incorrect passwords are entered
Good catch ! I didn't even bother to check for that functionality. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching !
I hope there will be Sonim XP9 and would be far better feature than this :-)
At the rate new devices are introduced that may well be the case. Thanks for watching !
I bought mine on eBay for 120 just in case it was to slow compared to my note. It's not fast..... Atm I'm outpacing the keyboard.... But for a work line I won't have to ever worry about messing it up. It works ok enough to look past itsflaws to become a beast phone.
It would be nice if Sonim partnered up with a satellite company like Iridium or Inmarsat. They should have dual sim. Sim 1 should be for your average carrier such as Verizon, AT&T, etc., and Sim 2 should be for your satellite carrier. Just in case you decide to go off-grid. Just a thought. 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️😬
The phone is dual sim. You can get Verizon and ATT in the same device with a little work from what I understand. Thanks for watching !
You will need a sat capable device for iridium however
Has anyone found a way to root this phone yet
Accessories are expensive
You are not kidding ! Thanks for watching !
Sonim xp8 or Cat S61 ??
I had someone else ask me that the other day. I have no experience with the CAT S61 so It would not be fair IMHO to recommend one other the other. Personally I feel like you would be served well with either- its all about what fits your own specs. The Sonim is built like a tank and has excellent battery life. It has considerable weight and heft however. Thanks for watching !
@@survivalcomms Thank you for the reply. I believe the Sonim would work great, and I see it's on Verizon which is my carrier. Sounds like a solid device that will hold up.
You are welcome ! I hope it gives you good service !
The only thing this phone is missing is stand alone GPS.
The Cat is advertised to be able to work at -15 degrees F and looking at the XP8's specx the Sonim doesn't. Something I need. But I heard about the complaints about some CAT phones.
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I'm happy with mine too ! Thanks for watching !
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I have an XP8. Please don't buy one. I have been through 3 units, each dying at random due to irrepairable software problems. Despite the theoretically great warranty, every claim I have been able to get through was with my service provider, Sonim has been non-communicative and done nothing, to the point that I can assume they will never honour a warranty claim. In short, great idea for a phone, physically tough, but a total failure in the long term. Don't waste your money.
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I was going to buy this, but made in China...
The latest Kyocera Duraforce 5g is made in Japan, while iPhones are continuing to be made in China.