Category Breakdown
Siemens SX45
Sonim XP5s
Performance
20.153.1
Camera
2.515.4
Display
9.528.1
Battery
16.125.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.057.3
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
5.424.6
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 XP5s, launched in 2018, has a 2.64-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 320 x 432 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the SX45 is powered by a 150 MHz NEC VR4122 CPU and has 32MB of storage, whereas the XP5s utilizes a more capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and 16GB of storage.
- The camera on the SX45 is non-existent, while the XP5s includes a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording.
- The SX45 has a 1550 mAh battery, compared to the XP5s's larger 3180 mAh battery, which supports longer usage.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the SX45 using Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 and the XP5s operating on Sonim OS based on Android 8.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the XP5s, which is lighter at 260g and has a more compact design compared to the heavier SX45 at 330g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Siemens SX45
Sonim XP5s
General
Release Date
2001
2018, December 21
Announced
2001
2018, December 21
Description
PDA + mobile phone
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
2.64"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
320 x 432 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~204 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 1
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPU
64-bit NEC VR4122 150 MHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
32MB
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
5 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1550 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1550 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3180 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)
141 x 64 x 23 mm (5.55 x 2.52 x 0.91 in)
Weight
330 g
260 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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h, dual-band
Bluetooth
No
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for PocketPC
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 8.1)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, barometer

