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Sonim XP1520 BOLT SL review

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The Sonim XP1520 BOLT SL currently has an Informr score of 5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Push-to-Talk
  • Rugged design
  • Good battery life

What's bad

  • No email client
  • Camera lacks autofocus
  • Low-grade screen

The Sonim XP 1520 BOLT SL is a ruggedized, candybar-style phone that features a 2-inch, 240x320 resolution display, 128MB of RAM, 0.3MP camera with LED flash and video record, push-to-talk, and a talk time of up to 12 hours. It also offers expandable memory up to 16GB via microSD, Bluetooth 3.0, WAP browser, GPS and an FM radio.

This handset is military-certified to withstand a variety of adverse conditions, including vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures. According to Newswire, the BOLT SL is “built on the same ultra-rugged platform that holds the Guinness World Record for the toughest phone.”

While sparse on features, this is a durable phone that exceeds a variety of military specifications, making it a contender for users who work outdoors or adverse conditions.


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2"
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP
Camera
Camera
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP
1950 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


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The Nokia Lumia 1520 is definitely a foot in the right direction from both Nokia and Microsoft and as a package, the Nokia Lumia 1520 is quite impressive. When the Windows Phone App store catches up with Android and iOS, this will definitely be a phone to aspire to. For the Lumia 1520 to succeed, ex...

- Monish Kumar, Fone Arena


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Sonim backs up the XP1520 BOLT SL with a 3 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your XP1520 BOLT SL has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sonim support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sonim's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
2"

The Sonim XP1520 BOLT SL's screen size is 2 inches with 240 x 320 pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Custom operating system (OS).

Camera
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard VGA (640 x 480)+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
256 MB

Internal memory is 256 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 16 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1950mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1950 mAh battery. Sonim's performance ratings are 720 minutes.

XP1520 BOLT SL Specs

Overview
Release Date July 17, 2013
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System Custom

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Processor
Internal Storage 256 MB
RAM 128 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.21 W/kg
Body: 1.11 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 3 Years
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 16 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Zoom
No
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Effects, Frames, Multi-shot, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance, Scene mode
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
Pixel Density 200 pixels
Size 2 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1950 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 1380 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) No
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 720 minutes
Standby Time Up to 36.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.6 x 6 x 2.5 cm (5 x 2.4 x 1 in)
Weight 185 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Contact Groups: Yes
Auto Answer: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AMR, MP3, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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