Some phones are designed with beauty in mind, but not the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G, which is meant for functionality.
Mobile phones such as the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G are designed for usability and functionality rather than beauty.  Owning a phone that you can work with and use is often better than one that is looks visually appealing.  The Sonim is considered a ‘tough’ phone since it is meant to survive up to an hour in two metres of water or sustain a drop from two metres onto concrete without damage.  The Corning Gorilla glass is meant to withstand scratches and shock without damage.  Even the spaced keys make it possible to use the keys with gloves.  It seems as though this phone was designed for job sites such as construction or road working sites where damage to phones can happen often.
The water feature makes it perfect for moms with little kids.  After all, who has not heard a story of a phone dropping in water due to a child’s hands?  A little over a week ago, I heard of a phone dropped in water by a one year old, so it does happen.  The point is a tough phone such as the Sonim XP5300 may save you a little more on phone replacements and insurance.  If you want to upgrade to this phone and still have a working phone, do not forget the option of recycling your old mobile phone.  Trading in old phones allows you to put a little extra towards any new phone such as the tough Sonim XP5300.