The Sonim XP2 Spirit is the latest “indestructible” mobile phone by Sonium and follows on from the XP1 and XP3 phones. Unfortunately for the CEO the phones have not proved entirely unbreakable as a BBC reporter demonstrated recently.

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To look at, the XP2 oozes toughness. This is conveyed through its rugged octagonal design which the manufacture says is a better suited to absorb shocks. At 131 x 60 x 22mm and weighing 180 grams this is quite a large mobile phone.

Sonim XP2 Spirit mobile phone

The XP2 has achieved both the IP-67 and the MIL-810 standards which means this phone is suitable for military use and extreme conditions. The Sonim XP2 Spirit can withstand 1 meter of water for 30 minutes and it can survive a 2 meter drop on concrete. The handset can survive temperatures of -20c and +55c. Moreover, 1.5mm Gorilla Glass display and the camera lens are both shock and scratch resistant.

What makes this phone so tough is a magnesium chassis covered in hardened rubber, nylon and fibreglass. The Sonium XP2 can take 1000 Kg of pressure, it’s dust proof and impervious to petroleum oils. The buttons are tested to take up to 850,000 pushes. If the phone does break you don’t have to worry as the phone has an unconditional 3 year guarantee.

Hardware – Display, Keyboard, Battery, Communications, Memory, Connectors

The Sonim XP2 Spirit comes with a 2″ 240 x 320 pixel display which is sufficient for a non touchscreen mobile. The phone has a 3 megapixel camera for video and photos, it comes with a multimedia player, FM radio, and it also has a built-in LED torch. Other additions include web browser, email client, expandable microSD (TransFlash) up to 8GB, HSDPA download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, Bluetooth and a 2.5 mm audio jack.

Most of the XP2’s features are standard for a device like this. However, what is a surprise is the lack of GPS. This phone seems to be targeted at the outdoorsy types that would expect and benefit from a GPS compass. It is highly likely that GPS will be added to another version in the near future.

Availability & Pricing

The Sonim XP2 Spirit is a nice phone only because of its near indestructibility but the phone is certainly left wanting when it comes to the lack of GPS. The XP2 should be available in Europe around March. As yet there is no price but it is estimated that this phone will cost about £300