The phones we have these days are often delicate due to fancy sliding features or touchscreens, but the Sonim XP3 fears no amount of brute force.
The newly-released phone (which is $399 at Best Buy) has been put through rigorous tests to prove its toughness and durability. The phone doesn’t have as much to offer in comparison to the iPhone or BlackBerry in terms od flashy features, but in a one-on-one (and probably two-on-one) fight the Sonim XP3 wouldn’t have a problem.
In the video above, watch one of the world’s toughest phones take the beating of a washing machine, freezer, ice pick, nails and countless times being thrown and a bucket of water to remain alive and well.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Rugged Mobile Phones
- The trend of developing mobile phones with durable and tough features will continue to grow.
- Survivalist Technology
- The trend towards developing technology that is able to withstand harsh survival conditions will become popular.
- Water and Shock Proof Devices
- Water and shockproof technology will continue to see growth in the mobile phone industry.
Where This Applies
- Mobile Phone Industry
- The mobile phone industry will continue to focus on developing durable and rugged products that are able to endure heavy use.
- Consumer Electronics Industry
- Developing hardy electronics that can withstand tough conditions will become increasingly relevant in consumer electronics.
- Outdoor Recreation Industry
- The outdoor recreation industry has an opportunity to leverage the trend toward durable technology by creating gadgets that can withstand extreme environments.
