Despite the fact that tech news cover smartphones 99
percent of the time, feature phones are still selling very well in emerging
markets. In a world where intelligent phones rule, Sonim's new XP3 flip phone
comes to offer customers in the United States the option to buy a basic handset
that does away with all those advanced features of a smartphone.
But there's more to Sonim's XP3 handset than
simplicity, since this is the first clamshell that's been tested and certified
to operate on FirstNet, the US public safety broadband communications safety
platform. Basically, it helps first responders to connect to the critical
information they need when there's an emergency.
Moreover, the Sonim XP3 is an ultra-rugged flip
phone that can withstand extreme conditions. Also, it comes with a Push-to-Talk
(PTT) button that allows users to continue to communicate regardless of the
work environment.
Sonim XP3 features global LTE support and comes with
3-year warranty that, in theory, should eliminate the cost of device
replacement. Specs-wise, the clamshell sports a small 2.6-inch display with
Corning Gorilla Glass, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon
212 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory (up to 128GB via microSD), and a
1,500 mAh battery.
The new Sonim XP3 ultra-rugged clamshell is now
available for purchase via AT&T for just US$ 190. It only comes in black
color, but that's the only option you'll want for a rugged device anyway.
