Side by side comparison and review of Sonim XP8 and Nothing Phone (2). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch - Rugged | Touch | |
| Height | 152 mm | 162.1 mm | Nothing Phone (2) has greater height than Sonim XP8. |
| Width | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm | Sonim XP8 has greater width than Nothing Phone (2). |
| Depth | 18 mm | 8.6 mm | Nothing Phone (2) is narrower than Sonim XP8. |
| Weight | 335 g | 201.2 g | Nothing Phone (2) is lighter than Sonim XP8. |
| Body Colour | - | Dark grey | White | |
| Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium, 80% recycled plastic | |
| Protection | Shockproof, dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP69 | IP54 | |
| SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio, LED flashlight | - | |
| Connector Type | Sonim SecureAudio connector USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | LTPO OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.7" | Nothing Phone (2) has larger screen size than Sonim XP8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2412 x 1080 pixels | Nothing Phone (2) has better screen resolution than Sonim XP8. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | - | 394 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1600 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 1.07 billion colours | Nothing Phone (2) has better colour depth than Sonim XP8. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Nothing Phone (2) has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Haptic touch, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz | Nothing Phone (2) has higher clock speed than Sonim XP8. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 730 |
| MEMORY | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | Nothing Phone (2) has more RAM than Sonim XP8. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Nothing Phone (2) has more internal memory than Sonim XP8. |
| User Memory | 45 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Nothing Phone (2) has better camera resolution than Sonim XP8. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.56" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony IMX890 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.88 | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Nothing Phone (2) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Live Filters | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, night mode, Expert Mode, portrait mode, Documents, Motion Photo, Macro mode, Action Cam mode, Super Res Zoom, Motion capture, Panorama night mode, Time Lapse (4K) | |
| Light Source | LED light | - | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) HDR10+ at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | AI scene detection, HEIF image capture, OIS+EIS dual stabilisation, Advanced HDR |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 50 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Samsung JN1 | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 114 degree(s) | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Special Effects (2nd Camera) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), 4cm macro photography |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Nothing Phone (2) has better front camera resolution than Sonim XP8. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.74" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony IMX615 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.45 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Night mode, portrait mode, Motion Photo | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Advanced HDR |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4900 mAh | 4700 mAh | Sonim XP8 has larger battery capacity than Nothing Phone (2). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 55 min | |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Nothing Phone (2) can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi, Reverse wireless charging | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Nothing Phone (2) has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Payment Technology | - | Google Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Data Transmission | LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12, n30 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, FDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| MEDIA | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3, AAC +, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AAC+ v2 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, H.265, 3GPP, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 |
| FEATURES | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, gesture | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, sensor core | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Push-to-talk mode, Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Glove and Wet Touchscreen Operation, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Dual Front Speaker, SOS Red Alert, XPand Interface, PTT button | MIMO technology, Three microphones, 4 years of Security Updates, dual stereo speakers, 3 years of OS updates, 5W reverse wireless charging | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Sonim XP8 | Nothing Phone (2) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, screen protector (pre-applied), USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IP69, ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 | IP54, SGS Low Blue Light Certification | |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 53.45 kg carbon emissions |
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