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Phone Sonim XP5s Samsung Transform Sonim XP3 Essential Phone
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 2.6" diag.
4 : 3
3.5" diag.
5 : 3
2.6" diag.
4 : 3
5.7" diag.
17.5 : 9
Display Resolution & Type 320 x 432 pixels
(~204 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
320 x 480 pixels
(~165 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
(~154 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1312 x 2560 pixels
(~504 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz ? 60 Hz
Battery 3,180 mAh 1,500 mAh 1,500 mAh 3,040 mAh
Processor 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) 800 MHz Samsung S3C6410, Qualcomm QSC6085 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998)
RAM 2 GB ? 1 GB 4 GB
Storage 16 GB ? raw hardware 8 GB 128 GB
Main Camera 5 megapixel 3 megapixel 5 megapixel 13 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - -
Tele Camera - - - -
Video Capture 720p HD QVGA (320 x 240) ? 4K UHD
Front Camera - Yes - 8 megapixel
Weight 9.17 oz
(260g)
5.37 oz
(152g)
6.88 oz
(195g)
6.53 oz
(185g)
Dimensions 5.55" x 2.52" x 0.91"
(141 x 64 x 23 mm)
4.61" x 2.42" x 0.61"
(117 x 61 x 15.5 mm)
4.4" x 2.3" x 1.1"
(112 x 58 x 27.9 mm)
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31"
(141 x 71 x 7.8 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slide Clamshell Slab
Platform / OS (proprietary) Android (proprietary) Android
Network Bands

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

CDMA: 850, 1900

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 38, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 4) EVDO rA LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 12)
Features 
Barometer Yes - Yes Yes
Fingerprint Reader - - - Yes
stand-alone
Flashlight Yes - Yes Yes
GPS / Location Yes n/a Yes n/a
Ruggedized Yes - Yes -
Water-Resistant Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
- Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size Yes n/a Yes n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Multiple Languages Yes n/a Yes n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Extra Display - - Yes -
Ringer Profiles Yes - Yes -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot Yes n/a Yes n/a
NFC - - - Yes
USB Yes
USB Type C
Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
USB Type C
Yes
USB Type C
Wi-Fi Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
4 (802.11 b,g,n)
Yes
4 (802.11 a,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Contacts
Picture ID Yes n/a - n/a
Ringer ID Yes n/a Yes n/a
Voice Dialing - n/a Yes n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics - n/a Yes n/a
Custom Ringtones Yes n/a Yes n/a
Real-Music Ringers - n/a - n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering - n/a Yes n/a
Dual-SIM Yes - Yes -
WAP / Web Browser Yes n/a Yes n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes n/a Yes n/a
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - Yes - -
Touch Screen - Yes
Capacitive
- Yes
Capacitive
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes Yes Yes -
Messaging
Email Client - n/a - n/a
Instant Messaging - n/a - n/a
MMS Yes n/a Yes n/a
Text Messaging Templates Yes n/a Yes n/a
Music
FM Radio Yes - Yes -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes Yes -
Music Player Yes n/a Yes n/a
Power
Fast Charging - - - Yes
Productivity
Alarm Yes n/a Yes n/a
Calculator Yes n/a Yes n/a
Calendar Yes n/a Yes n/a
Voice Memo Yes n/a Yes n/a
Software
Games - n/a - n/a
Voice
HD Voice Yes - Yes -
Push-To-Talk Yes - Yes -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes
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