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Sonim Armor review

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Sonim Armor
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The Sonim Armor currently has an Informr score of 5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Sonim XP3400 Armor is the kind of phone that you can literally take anywhere. It’s fully dust-proof, water-submersible, nearly scratch-proof, and shock resistant - rugged in the truest sense of the word.

The Armor is a CDMA handset that’s custom-made to fit the needs of all kinds of mobile professionals. Sonim collected feedback from over 500,000 individuals in order to come up with the basic elements that make up this phone. In addition to its toughness, it offers a list of basic features that include a 2MP camera with LED flash, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, microSD card slot, 2-inch QVGA screen, and a 1,750 mAh battery. Its standard battery lasts over 30 days in standby and offers nearly 10 hours of talk time. Every single one of these features are packed inside a 1-inch thick rugged casing that weighs 185 grams.

It’s a no-frills handset that works best for the one thing that mobile phones were originally intended for: voice communications.

Need to Know: Sonim Armor

1. Better than mil-spec build quality. (The Good)

2. Very good performance in terms of battery life. (The Good)

3. Comes with a rather small and low-resolution 2-inch screen. (The Bad)

4. Lacks certain wireless features like Wi-Fi connectivity. (The Bad)


No
OS
OS
No
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
1750 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Sonim backs up the Armor with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Armor 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 Armor's screen size is 2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a Qualcomm QSC6085 processor (CPU).

OS
No

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
170 MB

Internal memory is 170 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 8 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1750mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 1750 mAh battery. Sonim's performance ratings are 35.5 days standby time.

Sonim Armor Specs

Overview
Release Date December 8, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No
Processor Qualcomm QSC6085
Internal Storage 170 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.92 W/kg
Body: 0.97 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 8 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Brightness control, Effects, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
QCIF (176 x 144 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 1750 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) No
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 35.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.6 x 5.8 x 2.5 cm (5 x 2.3 x 1 in)
Weight 185 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
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
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Contact Groups: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Brew Applications: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, AMR, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Games: No
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sonim XP3400 Armor
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