The Sonim XP1 being tested is supposedly the world’s most rugged GSM mobile phone, able to withstand being dunked in 20-feet of water for up to 30-minutes, but smashing it against a fish tank is another story. Best of all, the reporter scored a free phone. Continue reading for the durability test.

The XP1 works perfectly in harsh temperatures, doesn’t die when exposed to the elements, can be dropped, kicked, tossed into a toolbox or backpack, seen and heard in bright/dark and noisy conditions, and provides reliable voice, push-to-talk and data services.

[via GizmodoSonim]

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