Sonim XP5plus
A tough keypad phone with an emergency key, push-to-talk, a hotspot and loud dual speakers.
Does it work on my network?
| Network | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Bell | Works |
| Rogers | Not confirmed |
| Freedom Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Telus | Not confirmed |
| Chatr (Rogers) | Not confirmed |
| Fido (Rogers) | Not confirmed |
| Koodo (Telus) | Not confirmed |
| Lucky Mobile (Bell) | Not confirmed |
| Public Mobile (Telus) | Not confirmed |
| Virgin Plus (Bell) | Not confirmed |
Where to buy
- Bell $483 checked 16 Oct 2026 · Full price without knobs, sold with Bell service. Bell adds a $40 device handling charge
Features
| No | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | Yes |
| Maps | No |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Not confirmed | |
| Picture messages (MMS) | Yes |
| Music player | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| USB-C charging | Yes |
| Emergency button | Yes |
| Camera | 8 MP |
Specs
| Style | Bar |
|---|---|
| Software | Sonim's own system based on Android 11 (AOSP) |
| Battery life | Up to 25 days on standby (maker's figure) |
| Talk time | Up to 30 hours |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh |
| Screen | 2.8" |
| Weight | 275 g |
| 2G | Yes |
| 4G bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B39, B40, B41, B66, B71 |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | Yes |
| Model number (Canada) | XP5900 |
Sources
- whatsapp, maps: Bell's XP5plus (XP5900) user guide. Apps covered: browser, camera, gallery, downloads, backup, voice commands, clock, calculator, sound recorder, file explorer, FM radio, music, calendar, SIM toolkit, note; no app store or maps app. Specs: hotspot, 3500 mAh, 8 MP rear camera, 275 g, 2.8" screen, USB-C and Sonim's SecureAudio connector (not a standard headphone jack)
- Maker specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS B1/2/4/5, LTE bands, VoLTE, dual nano SIM, emergency key, battery talk 30 h and standby 600 h
Last reviewed 16 October 2026.