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Sonim XP8 vs Positivo P65

Side by side comparison between Sonim XP8 vs Positivo P65 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
2.3"
TFT

320x240

0.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
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!

XP8} 32 Advantages Sonim XP8 vs P65} 2 Advantages Positivo P65
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs260MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+64GB (45GB available)1439 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32MB
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+441 PPI153%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs174 PPI
+5"117%
Larger screen
vs2.3"
+(back) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4900 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+proprietary audio outputAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
335 grams (11.73 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)2 times
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)24%
Thinner

10 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
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ModelSonim XP8Positivo P65
Other model namesSonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/VerizonPositivo P65 Dual-Chip, Positivo P65 2 chips
Country or region available(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonimPositivo
Release date5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/20184/1/2017
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)58.5 x 123 millimeters (2.3 x 4.84 in)
Weight335 grams (11.73 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
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.
Not supported

📲 Display

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57% (screen-to-body ratio)~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI174 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 260MHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
RAM memory4GB LPDDR432MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32MB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
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)
Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio outputNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4900 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Black
• Charger dock
• SOS button

☢️ Radiation rate

Sonim XP8Positivo P65
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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