# Tremendously Tough Mobiles The Sonim XP3 Can Withstand Any Amount of Pain By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonim-xp3 References: [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2009/08/worlds_toughest_phone_goes_on.php) & [pcmag](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2346963,00.asp) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcraft-pc)) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case) or [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unihertz-titan-2) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Durable Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-durable-smartphone.md) - [Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-xr21.md) - [Rugged Lifeproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3.md) - [Compact Durable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-n6000.md) - [Rugged Android Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s100.md) - [Premium Rugged 5G Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp210.md) - [Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp100-titan.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Enterprise-Ready Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-terra-m.md)