Category Breakdown
Siemens SX45
Sonim XP5plus
Performance
20.163.9
Camera
2.519.1
Display
9.527.2
Battery
16.126.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.052.6
Audio
0.070.7
Overall
5.433.3
Summary
- The Siemens SX45, released in 2001, features a 0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sonim XP5plus, launched in 2022, has a 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the SX45 is powered by a 150 MHz NEC VR4122 CPU and has 32MB of storage, whereas the XP5plus utilizes a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor with 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly; the SX45 lacks a rear camera, while the XP5plus offers an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the SX45 at 1550 mAh compared to the XP5plus's 3500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- The SX45 runs on Microsoft Windows CE 3.0, while the XP5plus operates on Sonim OS based on Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the XP5plus, which is lighter at 275g and more compact in dimensions than the heavier and bulkier SX45 at 330g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Siemens SX45
Sonim XP5plus
General
Release Date
2001
2022, July 15
Announced
2001
2022, July 15
Description
PDA + mobile phone
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
64-bit NEC VR4122 150 MHz
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 610
Memory
32MB
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
8 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1550 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1550 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 87 x 26 mm, 309 cc (5.28 x 3.43 x 1.02 in)
148.7 x 65.9 x 21 mm (5.85 x 2.59 x 0.83 in)
Weight
330 g
275 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
No
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for PocketPC
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, barometer

