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| Phone | Sonim XP5s | Essential Phone | Motorola Backflip | Google Pixel 2 XL | ZTE Z998 / Unico LTE |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
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| Display Size |
2.6" diag. 4 : 3 |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
3.1" diag. 5 : 3 |
6" diag. 18 : 9 |
4.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
320 x 432 pixels (~204 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 480 pixels (~186 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2880 pixels (~537 ppi) AMOLED |
540 x 960 pixels (~245 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 3,180 mAh | 3,040 mAh | 1,400 mAh | 3,520 mAh | 2,070 mAh |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201a | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | ? | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * | 4 GB |
| Main Camera | 5 megapixel | 13 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 720p HD | 4K UHD | CIF (352 x 288) | 4K UHD | 720p HD |
| Front Camera | - | 8 megapixel | - | 8 megapixel | 1 megapixel |
| Weight |
9.17 oz (260g) |
6.53 oz (185g) |
4.7 oz (133g) |
6.17 oz (175g) |
4.8 oz (136g) |
| Dimensions |
5.55" x 2.52" x 0.91" (141 x 64 x 23 mm) |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
4.25" x 2.09" x 0.6" (108 x 53 x 15.3 mm) |
6.22" x 3.02" x 0.31" (158 x 77 x 7.9 mm) |
5.2" x 2.6" x 0.4" (132 x 66 x 10.2 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Clamshell | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | (proprietary) | Android | Android | Android | 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 |
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 |
WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 12) | HSPA 7.2 | LTE (Cat 15) | LTE (Cat 3) |
| Features | |||||
| Barometer | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Fingerprint Reader | - |
Yes stand-alone |
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Yes stand-alone |
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| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| GPS / Location | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ruggedized | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| VR-ready | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
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| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3 (mostly compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| NFC | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 802.11 b,g |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringer ID | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dual-SIM | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Touch Screen | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| MMS | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Power | |||||
| Fast Charging | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calculator | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calendar | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice Memo | Yes | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Software | |||||
| Games | - | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Voice | |||||
| HD Voice | Yes | - | - | Yes | - |
| Push-To-Talk | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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