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Sonim XP STRIKE

Sonim XP STRIKE
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alaScore 82

11 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Sonim XP STRIKE. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and battery are on the whole positive. The reception and durability also get good feedback, but the GPS navigation and camera get negative opinions. There are some mixed comments about the usability.

durability, reception, battery, reliability

portability, design, screen, camera, GPS navigation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sonim XP STRIKE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.co.uk)

Sprint's Sonim XP Strike unfortunately strikes out

 

While the waterproof Sonim XP Strike phone can surely take a hard beating, it not only has a handful of design flaws, it has a terrible camera to boot.

Sprint's rugged ; includes basic Web features and push-to-talk Direct Connect.

The XP Strike charges through a 3.5mm jack, has a few design flaws, and takes terrible pictures, and its display collects moisture after a dunking.

While the Sonim XP Strike is tough as nails, Sprint has other rugged devices that are better not only in performance, but in price too.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Sonim XP Strike (Sprint)

 

It doesn't do much more than make calls, but the Sonim XP Strike is Sprint's toughest push-to-talk cell phone.

Extremely rugged. Long battery life. Three-year warranty.

Speaker volume can be louder. No voice dialing. Poor camera.

(Next page: Call Quality, Direct Connect, Multimedia, and Conclusions)

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

Sonim XP Strike review

 

Though it isn't the sleekest device, the Sonim XP Strike from Sprint isn't anything to mess with. Fulfilling military-grade specifications for ruggedness, the handset can survive the toughest of environments. It's shock-resistant, waterproof, and...

Sprint's rugged Sonim XP Strike includes basic Web features and push-to-talk Direct Connect.

The XP Strike charges through a 3.5mm jack, has a few design flaws, and takes terrible pictures, and its display collects moisture after a dunking.

While the Sonim XP Strike is tough as nails, Sprint has other rugged devices that are better not only in performance, but in price too.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Brian K. (phonearena.com)

Sonim XP Strike Review

 

These days Sprint's Direct Connect has become a niche service, but Sprint has not forgotten about these customers and have a small lineup of rugged, dependable handsets available. The newest entry to that lineup is the Sonim XP Strike, a basic bar...

Was able to withstand whatever we threw at it ; 3 year warranty, including accidental damage

Call quality was suspect at times

Sonim has made a very basic phone that aims to do one thing well: withstand punishment. The XP Strike won’t win any beauty contests, the OS is slow and dated and the camera is horrible. None of that matters, but what does is that it was able to...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Sonim XP Strike for Sprint

 

Sonim takes a stab at the U.S. market with the XP Strike, a rugged PTT-enabled feature phone for Sprint.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"The Best of the Ruggeds"

 

Yes it's heavy, and yes it's not loaded with apps, but it is the toughest phone Sprint has ever sold. With excellent reception and call quality, and a speakerphone you can hear over an idling Cummins diesel. Unfortunately the CNET reviewer did not...

Excellent reception, great call quality, solid build, tremendous speakerphone, the flashlight and fm radio.

MP3 player is very out-dated

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

The Best of the Ruggeds

 

Yes it's heavy, and yes it's not loaded with apps, but it is the toughest phone Sprint has ever sold. With excellent reception and call quality, and a speakerphone you can hear over an idling Cummins diesel. Unfortunately the CNET reviewer did not...

Excellent reception, great call quality, solid build, tremendous speakerphone, the flashlight and fm radio.

MP3 player is very out-dated

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Promisses the world, delivers bad service

 

I've bought two, (one for my father). Wanted a no-hassle phone with good support rather than gimmicks. Bottom line is, mine broke down (sim card socket replacement), this was repaired (I had to pay the shipping as only Sonim can service it). Now after...

Battery lasts long, and can take pictures at odd places

The picture quality compares to phones from 4 years back, Sending SMS's will make you want to throw the phone, keys peeled completely after a year, remote service centre does the minimum or less, runs only java certified by few, GPS useless

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Promisses the world, delivers bad service"

 

I've bought two, (one for my father). Wanted a no-hassle phone with good support rather than gimmicks. Bottom line is, mine broke down (sim card socket replacement), this was repaired (I had to pay the shipping as only Sonim can service it). Now after...

Battery lasts long, and can take pictures at odd places

The picture quality compares to phones from 4 years back, Sending SMS's will make you want to throw the phone, keys peeled completely after a year, remote service centre does the minimum or less, runs only java certified by few, GPS useless

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Indestructible but way to heavy"

 

Tough little basterd

At a crazy six and a half pound i use it as a phone and weapon which is a little of a pro

Jan, 2013
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