Sonim XP8

Starts at $18.00/mo

Color

Storage

64 GB

New or existing customer

Payment options

This item is currently only available for Express Pickup.

Overview

Ultra-rugged, ultra-smart and built to endure the most hazardous environments. The Sonim XP8 smartphone features intuitive controls and a responsive touchscreen perfect for gloved or wet fingers. A 4900 mAh battery keeps you going for up to 35 hours of talk time* while a 100 dB+ speaker makes it easy to hear in even the loudest workplaces. Stay in control with advanced productivity applications, Push-To-Talk and a dedicated red alert button for emergency conversations. Verizon is your destination for the hottest phones like the Sonim XP8, all on the nation's most awarded network.

Reviews

3.0

65 reviews

45% of reviewers recommend this product.

Solid as a rock, poor performance

Justwantagoodphone . 10 months ago

Pros: built like a tank and has decent battery life. Cons: bottom tier hardware that was already several years old when this phone was released. Phone is sluggish and unresponsive. That would be acceptable if the phone was at least reliable at handling basic tasks like phone calls and texts, but it isn't.

Excellent battery life, practically bulletproof

Sirswerdna . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I like the tactile buttons. It is bulky and heavy, but is also extremely durable, water resistant, and "spark" resistant. I always joke that if were in a rollover car accident, I could use this phone to break the glass and escape. Please Verizon, get the XP10 so I can enjoy me some 5G!

*Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.

Specs

Design

Depth

.71 in.

Width

3.13 in.

Weight

11.82 oz.

Height

5.95 in

Accessibility

HD Voice

HD Voice and Advanced Calling

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M4/T4

Battery

Standby Time

22 days

Usage Time

44 hrs.

Network

SAR

By the ear is 1.37 W/1kg.Worn on the body is 1.39 W/1kg

Network

LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/20/25/26/27/28/29/30/38/39/40/41/B66

Camera

8 MP

Performance

Storage

4GB RAM/64GB ROM

Processor

SDM630 OctaCore@ 2.2GHz

Display

Screen

5" 1080p (1920x1080) screen

SKU#

999000343

What's in the box

Sonim XP8
Pre-Installed SIM Card
Battery
USB Cable
Wall Charger
Screwdriver
QRG - Quick Reference Guide
Important Consumer Safety Information

Reviews

Sonim XP8 Reviews

3.0

65 reviews

45% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Solid as a rock, poor performance

Justwantagoodphone . 10 months ago

Excellent battery life, practically bulletproof

Sirswerdna . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

As expected

Tom59 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I like a heavier phone, which it is. It also is very durable, except for the rubber trim around the screen that has all peeled off. Mine is 3 years old Camera sucks too many lighting and focussing options. Cant just point and shoot. I dont use the second sim card option or ptt option

Waste of money.

Dumb sucker . 1 year ago

Crashed 3 times in the first 6 months, in less than a year the screen separated and sonim would not fix it. One of the main reasons I bought the phone was the three year warranty.

Rugged and durable

JoeH . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

If you need a rugged and durable phone this is for you. I work EMS and I live on a small farm. I can not begin to tell you how many times this phone has been dropped, run over with both a truck and a tractor, stepped on by a cow and dropped in a creek. I've sprayed it and kept using it. After 2 years the battery life dropped and functionality is less than ideal. It freezes and needs restarted at times.

Great product

Sad4Verizon . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

The Sonim is rugged and has great speed and connectivity. The only problem is that Verizon is too incompetent to even take an order for a new one.

Tuff, Rugged Phone

Grumpy Gramps . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I have had this phone for 2 years, it's rugged. Great volume & Loud ringing. I'm hard of hearing and I downloaded a very good ring tone. Waterproof for me, I fell out of a boat while fishing and went to 15 feet before surfacing. phone still works. Have dropped phone above 5 feet, thrown it across the room hitting my safe with no damage and thrown it 20 feet across the driveway with no damage. (I don't have issues) Takes good pictures and has a good zoom. I like this phone. Aug.2022, I see a lot of post that say 2months, 4 months etc. which are actually a few years old because those reviews were there when I bought my phone.

Tough unbreakable phone

Ketxp8800 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

This phone has been thru hell and back with me. It has unique features of usability that no other phone has. It will do everything and do it well. Cant wait for the XP10 5G coming out soon . I would buy this phone again for as long as they make them.

Not happy

CD11 . 1 year ago

I bought this phone because it was heavy duty, and had a three year warranty. In less than a year it crashed twice loosing all my information. Next the screen separated from the phone, when I contacted Sonim to have it repaired I spent two weeks of emailing back and forth got mad and threw the phone in my desk. So now I’m paying for a phone I can’t use.

Don't get this phone if you just want to impress the gal in the next cubicle over.

Frank . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

You don't get this phone if you want a status symbol. You get this phone because you work in the harshest environments doing the hardest jobs and need a phone that can handle that. This phone is a beast, first week I had it I was rushing to put out a fire in a car on the side of the road, it fell off the hip holster bounced off my knee while at a dead sprint, landed face down in the road and I kicked it to the curb as I continued past it. Not a scratch. This thing has been submerged, fallen into snow, exposed to direct fire, fallen into a full tub, been dropped from over 10 feet repeatedly, and mindlessly sat on a hundred times. The screen isn't cracked, the buttons all work, the screen touch sensitivity hasn't faded, and after 3 years... the battery pack is still comparable to the newest phones for longevity. No... it's not the latest IPhone or Google whatzit. It's better in every single way... except that it isn't going to impress anyone. Till your co-worker laments about the third screen they have to replace and you remind them that your phone is basically indestructible.

FAQs

Sonim XP8 FAQs

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Celena . Oct 5, 2022

How strong is this phone Or like a construction worker

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Hi Celena! Thank you for reaching us. Our goal is to provide you with the best experience. Please, send us a message. Just click in the following link. 👇 http://spr.ly/6003Md4dR We can address all your concerns. Verizon is always here to help! >Aletsee

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Sierra5Romeo . Aug 29, 2022

Is this available for non baby customers? Does it have wifi calling capabilities?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

The Sonim XP8 is Wi-Fi compatible and is available for no- baby customers. -Robert C.

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Asla . Aug 19, 2022

Does this phone have RTT (real time text)?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Here is the user guide for this device: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/Catalog%20Assets/Devices/sonim/sonim-xp8-en-ug.pdf It does not mention Real-Time Text capability but does support TTY. -Christopher

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NFC antenna size . Jul 26, 2022

What is the dimensions of the NFC antenna internally?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

This information is not provided by the manufacturer. You may wish to reach out to them to see if it is something they can advise you on. They can be contacted here: https://www.sonimtech.com/about/contact/ - Henry

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Sbro . Jun 4, 2022

How does the dual sim card feature work?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

The dual SIM Card feature on the Sonim XP8 allows you to have to mobile numbers on the same phone. *Cassie

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snazzybettie . May 17, 2022

what is the OS on a phone purchased in 2022?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Phones may be in stock during times when there are updates available. A new phone purchased from us in 2022 will have an OS current enough to receive any updates that may have occurred between the manufacture date and the purchase / activation date. -George

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Rick . Mar 19, 2021

Is this phone bluetooth capable?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 years

Yes, the Sonim XP8 does have Bluetooth capabilities: http://spr.ly/6425HSSXh. - Christina

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Vincent . Feb 8, 2021

What is the warranty?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 years

@Vincent , All phones sold through us include a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, which covers basic defects in the device. We also offer a much more comprehensive insurance option, including an extended warranty and device replacement due to physical damage or loss: https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/insurance-and-repair/phone-warranty/ - Russell

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zarbje . Dec 21, 2020

is this for 5G as well

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 years

This phone is not 5G capable. - Takendra

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Lincoln . Oct 1, 2020

Does this phone work on the prepaid plans?

Answer from Brian3 years

Yes, we have 2 and they both work great on prepaid

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Answer from Brian3 years

Yes, we have 2 and they both work great on prepaid

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Sonim XP8

Reviews

3.0

Solid as a rock, poor performance

Excellent battery life, practically bulletproof

Strikingly efficient.

Industry-leading durability.

Intuitive controls.

A replaceable 4900 mAh battery.

Loud and clear.

Strikingly efficient.

Industry-leading durability.

Design

Accessibility

Battery

Network

Camera

Performance

Display

SKU#

What's in the box

Sonim XP8 Reviews

3.0

Solid as a rock, poor performance

Excellent battery life, practically bulletproof

As expected

Waste of money.

Rugged and durable

Great product

Tuff, Rugged Phone

Tough unbreakable phone

Not happy

Don't get this phone if you just want to impress the gal in the next cubicle over.

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