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What tools do you use to choose a new phone?
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I'm a farmer and need a rugged phone that can fall off a tractor into an irrigation ditch on a regular basis. So I buy Sonim, end of story. Usually replace them every 5 years as they never get updates and the Android version starts getting obsolete.
Unfortunately the Sonim XP10 looks to be not as sturdy as previous versions and they have walked back their previous bulletproof warranty. So I guess I'm in the market for a new ultra-rugged phone, luckily the XP8 I'm using should last for years yet
My dad who's also a farmer has been using the Samsung X-cover phones because of the sturdiness as well, just if you're looking to branch out
I've heard good things about them online but sadly they aren't supported by my Canadian carrier at this time, and as my carrier gatekeeps services like VoLTE and VoWifi with their firmware for some reason it's not really worth the risk of importing one especially at full price...
But I'm hoping they make it out here soon to provide us with another rugged option for sure. I've been so happy with Sonim for years that I'm quite disappointed in their latest offering.