Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Obabox ObaPhone Barra 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
CSTN

320x240

0.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

700
mAh

(Removable)

36Points Sonim XP8 Compare Obabox ObaPhone Barra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sonim XP8

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Obabox ObaPhone Barra	vs	36 Advantages Sonim XP8
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)3 times Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)29% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
260MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)16 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (32MB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)1439 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
CSTN - passive matrix	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
222 PPI	vs	+441 PPI99% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.8"	vs	+5"178% Larger screen
(back) 0.3MP	vs	+(back) 12MP38 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
700 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh6 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+proprietary audio outputAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 1.1	vs	+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 1.1	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
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Model	ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Multilaser Obabox ObaPhone barra OB006, Obafone	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Obabox	Sonim
Release date	3/1/2018	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 82 millimeters (2.87 x 3.23 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	90 grams (3.15 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Display type	CSTN - passive matrix	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	1.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~16.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	222 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6261M	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 260MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128MB (32MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
USB	MicroUSB 1.1	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Not supported	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	700 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Phone for seniors • S.O.S. button (Emergency) • Illuminated keyboard	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Obabox ObaPhone Barra	Sonim XP8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered