Category Breakdown
Sonim XP1
Vodafone 527
Performance
15.915.9
Camera
2.50.0
Display
19.519.5
Battery
10.34.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
2.68.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
6.65.8
Summary
- The Sonim XP1 features a more robust build with larger dimensions and a weight of 130.3g compared to the Vodafone 527, which is lighter at an unspecified weight and more compact.
- Both phones have similar display specifications, with the XP1 having a slightly larger 1.77-inch screen versus the 1.7-inch display of the Vodafone 527, but both share the same resolution and pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with 10GB of RAM and 10MB of storage, but neither has a functional camera, as both lack rear and selfie capabilities.
- The XP1 has a larger battery capacity at 1000mAh compared to the 670mAh of the Vodafone 527, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software experience, both devices lack advanced features, with no stereo speakers or headphone jacks, and limited connectivity options, although the Vodafone 527 includes Bluetooth while the XP1 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sonim XP1
Vodafone 527
General
Release Date
2007
2008
Announced
2007
2008
Description
Also known as JCB Tough Phone
N/A
Display
Size
1.77"
1.7"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~121 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
10MB
10MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
670 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 670 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 50 x 22 mm (4.49 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
107 x 47 x 11.8 mm (4.21 x 1.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight
130.3 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Yellow & Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB (charging only)
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

