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Sonim XP3plus push-to-talk phone

A rugged flip phone from Sonim with a PTT key and an emergency key on the outside, a 2.8-inch inner screen and a removable battery. The newer XP3plus 5G adds 5G, more LTE bands and a larger battery.

Will it work in your country?

Sonim's page lists 14 LTE FDD and 3 LTE TDD bands for the XP3plus, with no band 8 or 800 MHz band 20 that EU networks use outside cities; the XP3plus 5G lists bands 8, 20 and 28 and 5G n78.

Sonim XP3plus

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        Full specifications

        Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.

        Network
        LTE FDD bandsB1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B12 B13 B14 B25 B26 B30 B66 B71
        LTE TDD bandsB39 B40 B41 (B41 with high-power user equipment)
        3G and 2GUMTS B1 B2 B4 B5; GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
        5GNo; see the XP3plus 5G version below
        VoiceVoLTE and real-time text (RTT)
        System and apps
        Operating systemSonim's own system based on AOSP Android 11
        Model codeXP3900
        ChipsetQualcomm SM6115, four cores at 2.0 GHz
        Memory2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage, 10 GB of it free for the user; microSD up to 256 GB
        Preloaded softwareSonim SCOUT and a Push-to-Talk app whose availability depends on the service provider
        PTT platforms namedTASSTA lists the XP3 Plus (XP3900) on Android 11; AT&T lists it for Enhanced Push-to-Talk and FirstNet Rapid Response
        Screens and battery
        Inner screen2.8-inch TFT, 240 × 320, no touch
        Outer screen1.3-inch IPS, 240 × 240
        Battery2,300 mAh, removable
        Battery life (published figure)Up to 15 hours of talk time and 440 hours on standby
        Build
        Water and dust ratingIP68; submersion to 6.5 ft (2 m) for 30 minutes
        Military test standardMIL-STD-810H
        Hazardous locationsClass I Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D; Class II Div 2 Groups F, G; Class III Div 2
        Drop1.5 ft (0.46 m) onto concrete, as published
        Operating temperature−20 to +55 °C
        Weight220 g
        Size116 × 60 × 28 mm (height × width × depth, closed)
        Speaker and microphonesFront-facing speaker, 100 dB+; two microphones with noise cancellation; hearing aid rating M4/T4
        Keys and connectors
        KeysPTT key, volume keys, emergency key, two outer keys (one customizable, one for calls and the call log), three adaptive soft keys and a keypad inside
        Audio connectorSonim SecureAudio 3.5 mm connector
        USBUSB-C
        Charging pinsYes, on the back
        Connectivity
        Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz; hotspot for up to 8 devices
        BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE
        Satellite positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
        FM radioYes, with a wired headset as the antenna
        Camera and warranty
        Camera8 MP with flash on select models; a version without a camera exists for sites that ban cameras
        WarrantyThree years, covering accidental damage; FirstCare support for FirstNet customers
        Sold bySonim links to Verizon in the US and Bell and Telus in Canada; distributors sell unlocked versions for the US, Canada and Australia, New Zealand and Asia
        XP3plus 5G version
        System and chipsetSonim's own system based on AOSP Android 14; Qualcomm SM4450
        5G bandsn2 n5 n7 n14 n25 n28 n38 n41 n48 n66 n71 n78
        LTE bands1 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 13 14 20 25 26 28 38 41 42 43 48 66 71
        ScreensInner 2.95-inch TFT, 480 × 854; outer 1.77-inch TFT, 160 × 128
        Battery3,000 mAh, removable, 10 W fast charging; up to 30 hours of talk time over 5G voice and 270 hours on standby
        Memory4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage; microSD up to 512 GB
        SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, dual SIM dual standby
        Size and weight123 × 60 × 29 mm, 245 g
        Model codeX320
        Sold bySonim links to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon in the US and Bell and Telus in Canada, with and without a camera

        Questions

        What is the difference between the Sonim XP3plus and XP3plus 5G?

        The XP3plus 5G adds 5G, LTE bands 8, 20 and 28, a 3,000 mAh battery instead of 2,300 mAh, 4 GB of RAM, larger inner and outer screens and an eSIM. It is 7 mm taller and 25 g heavier.

        Does the Sonim XP3plus have push to talk?

        Yes. It has a PTT key and an emergency key on the outside, both programmable, and ships with a Push-to-Talk app whose availability depends on the provider. TASSTA and AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk list it.

        Does the Sonim XP3plus have a camera?

        Select models have an 8 MP camera with flash. Sonim also sells a version without a camera for sites that do not allow cameras, and the XP3plus 5G comes both ways too.

        Does the Sonim XP3plus 5G support eSIM?

        Yes. Sonim lists a nano-SIM and an eSIM with dual SIM dual standby for the XP3plus 5G.

        Does the Sonim XP3plus 5G work on T-Mobile?

        Sonim links to T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon for the XP3plus 5G. For the older XP3plus it links to Verizon, and the unlocked North American version is authorized for AT&T and Cricket.

        Where is the Sonim XP3plus manual?

        Sonim publishes XP3plus user guides on the product page for AT&T, North America, the rest of the world, Bell, Telus, T-Mobile and Verizon, and separate guides for the XP3plus 5G.

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