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Sonim XP8 vs Google Pixel (128GB)

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

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5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Google Pixel (128GB) Compare Sonim XP8 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel (128GB)

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!

XP8} 9 Advantages Sonim XP8 vs Pixel (128GB)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel (128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4900 mAh77%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2770 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
64GB (45GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)153%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
335 grams (11.73 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)134%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)110%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 12.3MP2%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps8%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
60Hz
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
441 PPI
5"
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
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ModelSonim XP8Pixel (128GB)
Other model namesSonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/VerizonGoogle Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region available(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Global, International), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonimGoogle
Release date5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/201810/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight335 grams (11.73 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68/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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2461 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps650/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.55ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh2770 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby720 hours (30 days)456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Blackโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
โ€ข Google Assistant
โ€ข Daydream View VR
โ€ข Live Case

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sonim XP8Google Pixel (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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