

Sonim XP3 Plus 16Gb Black (Renewed) Review: Perfect For disconnecting from the internet and my needs - Exactly what I needed and was expecting. I am trying to get off the internet more and into the real world, thankfully I already have a tmobile subscription and my last phone also had a nano sim card, so transferring to this phone took actual minutes. My average screentime before this phone was 11-15 hours a day, my first day with this phone ended with about 5 hours of screen time, most of which was spent googling the manual and troubleshooting issues I had. I bought a "renewed" phone listed as "very good" quality, which as far as I can tell just means that it was refurbished, it came in a cardboard box with some generic looking charger and sim card tool, but I don't really care. Also as far as I could tell there were no scratches or any visible damage to the phone. Also due to it being a renewed phone, I don't entirely trust that my battery is brand new so I can't comment on the battery life, but you can buy new oem batteries for this phone on ebay for $10-$15. The people who would be buying this phone are people who want to still have the availability to talk and text outside of KaiOS, which I heard can be clunky, buggy, and slow, and for people who want to be restricted on the kind of apps that they can use as well as there is no native play store or native apk installer. The only way you would be able to download other apps onto this phone would be by enabling developer mode and plugging into your computer and using webadb, which is a tedious process. Which in my opinion is a good feature, it makes it not worth it to download any unnecessary apps. I had to Google search a manual for the phone but It was pretty easy and helped me setup and start my phone. Switching from a smartphone and only ever having used a smartphone there were a couple quirks that I had to get used to. Firstly I realized that the giant "ptt" button was only available for workplaces and found out I could remap that button to a different feature. The biggest hurdle with this type of phone is the lack of gps software availability. There is no realistic or comfortable way to install and use gps software, for this I would look into buying a garmin gps. The lack of gps and online banking are going to be the only reason I keep my smartphone on me (with no sim card or data). For this I have installed screen zen, which allows me to restrict the use of distracting apps instead of outright blocking them so as to make transitioning easier. It also would help to keep your phone powered off and in a drawer or the bottom of your backpack instead of in your pocket, just to resist the temptation physically as well. Overall, for the $45 dollars I spent on the phone, I don't think I could have made a better decision. It has all the apps that I actually need on the phone like clock, calendar, messaging, notes, and even extras like a file explorer, sound recorder, fm radio and music app. The battery life lasts as long as you're not on full brightness with it on all day. There are no distractions, just messaging my family and friends. If i need extra apps like whatsapp I can get them, you might even be able to get an online banking app, but I woulcn't count on it working well or being easy to use with just the d-pad. But like I said, the only real downside is that it doesn't support gps, which would honestly finish the phone for me and probably get rid of my smartphone. Also a native emailing app would be nice too, but might add unnecessary distractions. Review: This is a great dumb phone - Most rugged phone ever



| ASIN | B0CLKVWWFG |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Battery Capacity | 2300 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Power Rating | 2300 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,677 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #469 in Renewed Smartphones #1,032 in Cell Phones |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (88) |
| Date First Available | October 22, 2023 |
| Form Factor | Flip |
| GPS | True |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | XP3 Plus |
| Manufacturer | Sonim |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| OS | Android 11.0 |
| Other camera features | Front, Rear |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Phone Talk Time | 440 Hours |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 3 x 1.5 inches |
| RAM | 2 |
| Scanner Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Special features | Built-In GPS, Expandable Memory, Fast Charging Support, Mobile Hotspot Capability, Water Resistant |
| Standing screen display size | 2.8 Inches |
| Weight | 7 Ounces |
| Whats in the box | Power Adapter, USB to type C cable |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
A**N
Perfect For disconnecting from the internet and my needs
Exactly what I needed and was expecting. I am trying to get off the internet more and into the real world, thankfully I already have a tmobile subscription and my last phone also had a nano sim card, so transferring to this phone took actual minutes. My average screentime before this phone was 11-15 hours a day, my first day with this phone ended with about 5 hours of screen time, most of which was spent googling the manual and troubleshooting issues I had. I bought a "renewed" phone listed as "very good" quality, which as far as I can tell just means that it was refurbished, it came in a cardboard box with some generic looking charger and sim card tool, but I don't really care. Also as far as I could tell there were no scratches or any visible damage to the phone. Also due to it being a renewed phone, I don't entirely trust that my battery is brand new so I can't comment on the battery life, but you can buy new oem batteries for this phone on ebay for $10-$15. The people who would be buying this phone are people who want to still have the availability to talk and text outside of KaiOS, which I heard can be clunky, buggy, and slow, and for people who want to be restricted on the kind of apps that they can use as well as there is no native play store or native apk installer. The only way you would be able to download other apps onto this phone would be by enabling developer mode and plugging into your computer and using webadb, which is a tedious process. Which in my opinion is a good feature, it makes it not worth it to download any unnecessary apps. I had to Google search a manual for the phone but It was pretty easy and helped me setup and start my phone. Switching from a smartphone and only ever having used a smartphone there were a couple quirks that I had to get used to. Firstly I realized that the giant "ptt" button was only available for workplaces and found out I could remap that button to a different feature. The biggest hurdle with this type of phone is the lack of gps software availability. There is no realistic or comfortable way to install and use gps software, for this I would look into buying a garmin gps. The lack of gps and online banking are going to be the only reason I keep my smartphone on me (with no sim card or data). For this I have installed screen zen, which allows me to restrict the use of distracting apps instead of outright blocking them so as to make transitioning easier. It also would help to keep your phone powered off and in a drawer or the bottom of your backpack instead of in your pocket, just to resist the temptation physically as well. Overall, for the $45 dollars I spent on the phone, I don't think I could have made a better decision. It has all the apps that I actually need on the phone like clock, calendar, messaging, notes, and even extras like a file explorer, sound recorder, fm radio and music app. The battery life lasts as long as you're not on full brightness with it on all day. There are no distractions, just messaging my family and friends. If i need extra apps like whatsapp I can get them, you might even be able to get an online banking app, but I woulcn't count on it working well or being easy to use with just the d-pad. But like I said, the only real downside is that it doesn't support gps, which would honestly finish the phone for me and probably get rid of my smartphone. Also a native emailing app would be nice too, but might add unnecessary distractions.
P**K
This is a great dumb phone
Most rugged phone ever
C**E
Solid as rock!
So old school cool! Feels like a brick in my pocket, love it. My T-Mobile sims card works fine. Don't expect a smart phone, it's not, but that's why I purchased it, had to get my life back. I use it during the week and swap back to my android on the weekends. Highly recommend it.
S**E
Worked better than expected right out of the box!
This phone was exactly what my teen was looking for—a simple phone to help him break his smart phone addiction. It functioned exactly as it should and he actually preferred it to his iPhone! It’s not fancy and it really isn’t meant to be. Don’t buy it if you want to take pics, but if you want a simple phone to make and receive calls and text the old-fashioned way, this will meet your needs.
A**R
MDM locked
Physically looked brand new and was easy to set up and use once I put my sim card in. Loved the feel and ease of use. Return product due to the mdm being enabled and not having full control of device. I would purchase again if unlocked.
P**S
2nd phone is still wrong
This is the second phone I was shipped. The first would not connect to tmobile. Replacing it I was sent the non camera version. Despite the savings I'm questioning the value of buying refurbished phones off amazon.
R**7
Affordable sturdy phone that is tough.
Great price for a near-perfect refurbished STURDY phone that's on the "dumb side" (as opposed to smart phones). But if you're on T-Mobile and need a phone for voice calls, this is a great option. Really good as you get older - good antennae, loud speaker, big buttons and solid. One drawback is that it doesn't really synch or backup to a pc so inputting contacts was slow. Another is low internal storage but upgradable with microSD. But the old-style flip phone in it's retro glory render those issues irrelevant. Reminds me of the first phone (not in a bag) that I had in 1988 but present day tech.
C**D
Good phone
Everything was great in this phone except it has a repetitive message saying it’s from Tmobile prepaid phone. So I wish I could remove that.
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