- Analysis by KJ David
A highly-durable smartphone, just like most of the ones in our list of the best rugged phones, the Sonim XP8 is tailored to field personnel and first responders. This means that it has a more ponderous body than most conventional Androids. In fact, at 335 grams 
(11.82 ounces), it's one of the heaviest smartphones around. Additionally, its outdoor-ready exterior measures 18mm deep , whereas most non-rugged smartphones listed here at Phonerated measure only somewhere around 15mm thick.
Despite those cons on the aesthetic front, however, the XP8 boasts a massive 4900mAh battery 
, which promises up to 35 hours of talk time or up to 70-hours of continuous audio playback on a single charge, plugging it into our list of the best big-battery phones as of this specs-driven review.
Also, its heavy-duty battery pack complements its action-ready housing, which passes IP69 and MIL-STD-810G rugged certifications, making it impervious to dust and water as well as resistant to temperature extremes and mechanical vibrations. Moreover, it is classified as Non-Incendive Class I, II & III Div 2 , making it a suitable phone for those who work in places like industrial plants.
Sitting alongside its large battery is a high-caliber dual-cluster Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor running at 2.2GHz + 1.9GHz (Explore the best eight-core phones here) coupled with a respectable 4GB RAM . It also comes with a decent 64GB internal memory that can be expanded by a maximum of 128GB.
Its other field-ready pros and cons include dual front-firing speakers promising a combined output of at least 100dB , Sonim's proprietary SCOUT enterprise management suite , and a one-touch Push-To-Talk button that sits opposite its SOS Red Alert button and a programmable key for quick-launching favorite apps/functions.
Unsurprisingly, the gritty XP8 does not try to get too fancy in terms of imaging, settling for an 8-megapixel fixed-focus front-facing camera and a 12-megapixel primary cam , both of which are so-so, at least compared to the cams rocked by a good number of phones powered by similar hardware components.
Joining its pros and cons is a glove-friendly 5-inch FHD-1080p display furbished with a puncture-resistant third-edition Gorilla Glass finish , topping it off as a brawny smartphone befitting emergency responders or those who work in harsh conditions.
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