At a glance
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Phones in our catalogue | 5 |
| Maker's site | sonimtech.com |
Who makes Sonim phones?
Sonim is a US brand of ultra-rugged phones for task workers such as electricians, miners, police officers and firefighters. Its site gives a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida. Since January 2026 Sonim has been part of NEXA, formerly Social Mobile, an enterprise mobility company its founder started in 2011.12
In the acquisition letter, NEXA's founder and CEO Robert Morcos wrote that the Sonim product line stays and that customer service continues without immediate changes.2 Sonim calls itself an Android Enterprise Gold Partner.1
Sonim sells mostly through carriers in the US and Canada, and lists distributors for Europe, the UK, the Middle East and South Africa.3 Its phones come with a three-year warranty that covers accidental damage, the SonimCare support line and the SonimWare device-management tools.45
Which Sonim phones have a push-to-talk button?
Every Sonim phone below has a physical PTT key and an emergency key. The line splits in two: Android smartphones with large touchscreens (XP Pro, XP Pro Thermal, XP10) and phones with small screens on Sonim's own Android-based system (XP5plus and the XP3plus flip phones).4567815
| Model | Type | System | Battery | Sealing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro | 5G smartphone, 6.58-inch touchscreen | Android 14, updates up to Android 16 | 5,000 mAh | IP68, IPX9K |
| XP Pro Thermal | XP Pro with a FLIR thermal camera | Android 14, updates up to Android 16 | 5,000 mAh | IP68, IPX9K |
| XP10 | 5G smartphone, 5.5-inch touchscreen | Android 13 (Android 12 at launch) | 5,000 mAh, removable | IP68, IPX9K |
| XP5plus | 2.8-inch screen, large PTT key, optional volume and channel knobs on top | Based on Android 11 | 3,500 mAh, removable | IP68, IPX9K |
| XP3plus | Flip phone, 1.3-inch outer screen | Based on Android 11 | 2,300 mAh, removable | IP68 |
| XP3plus 5G | 5G flip phone, 1.77-inch outer screen | Based on Android 14 | 3,000 mAh, removable | IP68 |
Sonim's phone menu also lists the XP Pro E, an XP10 for Verizon and the XP100.4 Software support differs by model: the XP Pro and XP Pro Thermal get security updates until May 2030, the XP10 every 90 days until March 2027.4567
Which carriers list Sonim phones for push to talk?
AT&T's FirstNet Rapid Response and Enhanced Push-to-Talk device portfolio, updated 7 July 2026, lists six Sonim models: the XP10, XP Pro, XP Pro Thermal, XP5plus, XP3plus and XP3plus 5G. Verizon's Push to Talk Plus page shows the XP Pro 5G, and Sonim links to T-Mobile for the XP Pro and XP3plus 5G.91048
| Carrier | Sonim models | Source of the listing |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T and FirstNet | XP Pro 5G (X800), XP Pro 5G Thermal (X802), XP10 (XP9900), XP5plus (XP5900), XP3plus (XP3900), XP3plus 5G (X320) | AT&T and FirstNet device portfolio9 |
| Verizon | XP Pro 5G for Push to Talk Plus; Sonim also links Verizon for the XP3plus and XP3plus 5G | Verizon and Sonim pages1078 |
| T-Mobile | XP Pro, XP3plus 5G | Sonim's carrier links48 |
| Canada | XP Pro at Bell, Rogers, SaskTel and Telus; XP10 at Bell, Rogers and Telus | Sonim's carrier links45 |
- AT&T and FirstNet. AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk starts at $5.00 per user per month for Standard and $20.00 for Advanced, as of October 2026.11 The XP Pro Thermal is sold in the US only through AT&T and FirstNet, Sonim calls the XP10 FirstNet Ready, and its FirstCare line serves FirstNet customers.657
- Verizon. The Push to Talk Plus page presents its phones as devices with physical talk buttons; among them it shows the Sonim XP Pro 5G.10
- Unlocked phones. Distributors sell unlocked XP10 and XP3plus versions; Sonim says the unlocked North American version is authorized for AT&T and Cricket.57
Prices, group sizes and the radio links of these services are on the carrier push-to-talk page.
Which push-to-talk apps work on Sonim phones?
Besides the carrier services, three independent platforms list Sonim phones: Zello names the XP Pro and XP10, TASSTA the XP10, XP5plus and XP3 Plus, and Mobile Tornado the XP Pro and XP10. Sonim runs no push-to-talk service of its own; the XP10, XP5plus and XP3plus ship with a provider-supplied Push-to-Talk app.1213145715
| Platform | Sonim models it lists |
|---|---|
| Zello | XP Pro, XP10 (with Zello's Emergency SOS button support)12 |
| TASSTA | XP10 on Android 12; XP5plus and XP3 Plus (XP3900) on Android 11; older XP3, XP5s, XP7 and XP813 |
| Mobile Tornado | XP Pro among rugged devices, XP10 among intrinsically safe devices14 |
| AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk, FirstNet Rapid Response | The six models in the carrier table9 |
| Verizon Push to Talk Plus | XP Pro 5G10 |
Sonim calls the PTT key on the XP Pro and the PTT and emergency keys on the XP3plus programmable.47 Its partner program pitches the phones, accessories and software for moving from land mobile radio to broadband push to talk.3 How a phone with an app compares with a dedicated PoC radio is covered in PoC radio vs phone app and push-to-talk phones.
What is the difference between the Sonim XP line and the XP3plus flip?
The XP Pro and XP10 are full Android smartphones with large touchscreens, Android Enterprise Recommended software and 5,000 mAh batteries. The XP3plus and XP3plus 5G are flip phones with a keypad, a small outer screen and Sonim's own Android-based system, which Sonim pitches to teams that need simple, reliable voice communication.4578
| XP Pro | XP10 | XP3plus | XP3plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.58-inch touchscreen | 5.5-inch touchscreen | 2.8-inch inside, 1.3-inch outside | 2.95-inch inside, 1.77-inch outside |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh, removable | 2,300 mAh, removable | 3,000 mAh, removable |
| Talk time, published | 27 hours | 30 hours | 15 hours | 30 hours over 5G voice |
| Drop onto concrete | 6.5 ft (2 m) | 6.5 ft (2 m) | 1.5 ft (0.46 m) | 1.5 ft (0.46 m) |
| Weight | 277 g | 320 g | 220 g | 245 g |
| Hazardous locations | Class I, II, III Div 2 | Class I, II, III Div 2; ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 (global version) | Class I, II, III Div 2 | Class I, II, III Div 2 |
| LTE band 20 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
- Cameras. Both flips come with or without a camera; Sonim offers the camera-free version for sites that do not allow cameras.78
- Audio accessories. The XP10 and XP3plus use Sonim's locking SecureAudio connector for speaker microphones and headsets.57
- Size. The XP3plus is 116 mm tall closed, against 161 mm for the XP10 and 171 mm for the XP Pro; the model pages show all three to scale.457
Do Sonim phones work in Europe?
Some do. Sonim lists distributors for Europe, the UK and the Middle East and publishes EMEA user guides for the XP Pro Thermal, and distributors sell an unlocked EMEA version of the XP10. Both phones list LTE band 20. The XP3plus lists neither band 8 nor band 20; the XP3plus 5G lists both.6578
- XP Pro Thermal. Sonim publishes its user guide in English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Czech and other languages, and says the phone meets the EU Ecodesign and right-to-repair rules.6
- XP10. Only the global version carries ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22, the ratings used for hazardous areas in Europe.5
- XP Pro. The XP Pro is listed with US and Canadian carriers; the Thermal is the version with EMEA user guides.46
Check each phone against your operator in the LTE band checker.
Sonim push-to-talk phones in our catalogue
| Phone | Type | System | Band 20 | Sealing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro | PTT phone | Android 14 | Yes | IP68 |
| XP Pro Thermal | PTT phone | Android 14 | Yes | IP68 |
| XP10 | PTT phone | Android 12 | Yes | IP68 |
| XP3plus | PTT phone | Android 11 | No | IP68 |
| XP5plus | PTT phone | Android 11 | No | IP68 |
Questions
Is Sonim an American company?
Yes. Sonim calls itself a US provider of ultra-rugged phones and gives a corporate office in Hollywood, Florida. Since January 2026 it has been part of NEXA, formerly Social Mobile.12
Does Sonim make walkie-talkies?
Sonim makes phones with a PTT key, not two-way radios. They work like walkie-talkies over LTE and 5G with a push-to-talk service such as AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Zello or TASSTA.9101213
Which Sonim phone has the longest software support?
The XP Pro and XP Pro Thermal: Sonim lists security updates until May 2030 and Android versions up to Android 16. The XP10's security updates end in March 2027.465
What warranty do Sonim phones have?
Three years, covering accidental damage. On the XP Pro page Sonim adds that a contract warranty from the seller takes precedence where it differs.4
Sources
- Who we are · Sonim
- Partner program · Sonim
- XP Pro · Sonim
- XP10 · Sonim
- XP Pro Thermal · Sonim
- XP3plus · Sonim
- XP3plus 5G · Sonim
- Push to Talk Plus · Verizon Business
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- AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk · AT&T Business
- Hardware devices · Zello
- Compatible devices · TASSTA
- Supported device ecosystem · Mobile Tornado
- XP5plus · Sonim
