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Phone Sonim XP5s Essential Phone Apple iPhone 8 Plus BlackBerry Passport Samsung Rugby 4
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 2.6" diag.
4 : 3
5.7" diag.
17.5 : 9
5.5" diag.
16 : 9
4.5" diag.
1 : 1
2.4" diag.
4 : 3
Display Resolution & Type 320 x 432 pixels
(~204 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1312 x 2560 pixels
(~504 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1080 x 1920 pixels
(~401 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 1440 pixels
(~453 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
(~167 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh ? 60 Hz 60 Hz ? ?
Battery 3,180 mAh 3,040 mAh 2,675 mAh 3,450 mAh 1,300 mAh
Processor 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) Apple A11 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AA) Intel XMM6230
RAM 2 GB 4 GB 3 GB 3 GB 128 MB
Storage 16 GB 128 GB 64 GB * 32 GB 256 MB
Main Camera 5 megapixel 13 megapixel 12 megapixel 13 megapixel 3 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - - -
Tele Camera - - Yes - -
Video Capture 720p HD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p HD QVGA (320 x 240)
Front Camera - 8 megapixel 7 megapixel 2 megapixel -
Weight 9.17 oz
(260g)
6.53 oz
(185g)
7.13 oz
(202g)
6.91 oz
(196g)
5.22 oz
(148g)
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)
6.24" x 3.07" x 0.3"
(158 x 78 x 7.6 mm)
5.04" x 3.56" x 0.36"
(128 x 90 x 9.1 mm)
4.25" x 2.17" x 0.85"
(108 x 55 x 21.6 mm)
Form Factor Slab Slab Slab Slab Clamshell
Platform / OS (proprietary) Android iOS BlackBerry 10 (proprietary)
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

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

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4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 1, 2, 5

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 12) LTE (Cat 9) LTE (Cat 4) HSPA+ 21
Features 
Barometer Yes Yes Yes - -
Fingerprint Reader - Yes
stand-alone
Yes
stand-alone
- -
Flashlight Yes Yes Yes - -
GPS / Location Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Ruggedized Yes - - - Yes
Water-Resistant Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
- Yes
IPX7 (snorkeling)
- Yes
IPX7 (snorkeling)
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
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 (very compatible)
Yes
M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Multiple Languages Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alerts
Extra Display - - - - Yes
Ringer Profiles Yes - - Yes Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot Yes n/a n/a n/a -
NFC - Yes Yes Yes -
USB Yes
USB Type C
Yes
USB Type C
Yes Yes
Micro-USB
Yes
Micro-USB
Wi-Fi Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
Yes
5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n)
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 Yes
Ringer ID Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice Dialing - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Customization
Custom Graphics - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Custom Ringtones Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Real-Music Ringers - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering - n/a n/a n/a -
Dual-SIM Yes - - - -
WAP / Web Browser Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Side Keys Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Text Keyboard, Hardware - - - Yes -
Touch Screen - Yes
Capacitive
Yes
Capacitive
Yes
Capacitive
-
Memory
Memory Card Slot Yes - - Yes Yes
Messaging
Email Client - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Instant Messaging - n/a n/a n/a -
MMS Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Music
FM Radio Yes - - Yes -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - - - Yes -
Music Player Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Stereo Speakers - - Yes - -
Photo & Video
DLNA - - - Yes -
Miracast - - - Yes -
TV Output - - Yes Yes -
Power
Fast Charging - Yes Yes - -
Wireless Charging - - Yes - -
Productivity
Alarm Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calculator Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Calendar Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
To-Do List - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice Memo Yes n/a n/a n/a Yes
Software
Games - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Java (J2ME) - n/a n/a n/a Yes
Voice
HD Voice Yes - Yes Yes -
Push-To-Talk Yes - - - Yes
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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