The Oukitel WP33 includes a wrist strap that will prevent you from dropping the phone (even if it is perfectly resistant to falls). Jack Wallen/ZDNET
Some smartphones look at current trends and don’t care. These phones can be big, ugly and show that they aren’t afraid to flaunt their tank design. With these mobiles you have exactly what you wanted… a device that can be dropped, submerged in water and used, used, used for a long time.
The latest from the Oukitel brand is such a device. When you take it out of the box, the first thing that hits you is its weight. He’s heavy. Very heavy. I weighed it on my wife’s kitchen scale (which I know is accurate) and got a weight of 694g.
The three points to remember for the Oukitel WP33 Pro smartphone
- The Oukitel WP33 Pro is currently available for €645.
- With one of the longest battery lives I’ve ever experienced, a decent camera, and durable construction, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a phone that can hold its own without paying a lot more.
- The performance is far from that of a flagship, but this is often the case with phones in this price category.
What weight ! But where does all this weight come from?
First of all, the Oukitel WP33 Pro has a case that is not shy. This isn’t some fancy protection that will only protect the device if it falls out of your pocket onto the living room carpet.
No, this case is ready to protect the device when it falls off the roof of your car (or maybe even a plane…I don’t know). But with military-grade protection, a built-in wrist strap and D-ring, if you let it go, there’s a good chance it’ll kill you as it bounces across the pavement.
Additionally, this device is designed to work down to -45 degrees Celsius and up to 75 degrees Celsius. It won’t survive on Mars, but it certainly won’t have any problems when you’re climbing Everest or lounging on the beach.
The characteristics of the Oukitel WP33 Pro smartphone
At this point, you are probably curious about the technical specifications of the Oukitel WP33 Pro. Here they are.
- Battery : 22000mAh to last up to 3 months standby, 80 hours of music, 30 hours of video, 120 hours of calls and 20 hours of games. The phone also comes with 18W fast reverse charging, so you can use it to charge your other phones. You can even charge an iPhone 15 up to 9 times with a single full charge of the WP33 Pro.
- CPU : 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ with 8 cores, 2.2 GHz, and a Mali-G57 GPU.
- RAM : 12 GB which can be increased to 24 GB (thanks to virtual RAM).
- Cameras : 64 MP main camera Sony IMX 686; 20 MP night vision camera; 2MP macro camera; 32 MP front camera.
- Screen : 6.6″ IPS FHD+ with 85% screen-to-surface ratio, 1080X2408 resolution, 450 nits and 400 PPI, and protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
- Biometrics : fingerprint scanner and facial unlock.
- SIM : double card.
- Price : €645.
My experience with the Oukitel WP33 Pro smartphone
Have I already mentioned the weight of this device? If you hang it on your belt, it may cause you to pull down your pants!
People who are used to dropping their phone or submerging it in water can rest assured that this device will withstand various tests. This phone has a thick skin.
Beyond the Oukitel WP33 Pro’s ability to take a beating, the first thing I noticed (after connecting it to my Google account and completing setup) was that the performance was a little behind.
There is no notification screen or app drawer
Keep in mind, though, that I’m comparing it to a Pixel 8 Pro, which boasts the best performance of any phone I’ve ever used. So, put things into perspective. Likewise, the interface is not that of stock Android.
For example, there’s no notification screen or app drawer. I couldn’t even find where the notifications were displayed… The lack of an app drawer reminds me of one of the many reasons why I don’t like the iOS system. I prefer a blank home screen with a single row of folders providing access to frequently used apps.
I don’t understand why the reasons for choosing Oukitel.
Super macro mode
As for the cameras, I was impressed, especially with the macro mode. No, it’s not the Pixel 8 Pro, but few cameras on the market can compete with the quality of Google’s flagship.
Our cat’s mouse close-up. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
As for the apps, they work as expected. There are some questionable additions, however, like the QR code scanner, torch, pedometer, kid mode, SIM toolbox, and FM radio.
Among these apps, I tested the FM radio one, but after connecting a pair of wired headphones (using a 3.5mm to USB Type-C adapter) to serve as an antenna, it did not work. The Radio refused to recognize the headphones.
Speaking of sound… the WP33 Pro has a pretty massive speaker built into the back. It can fill a room with sound, but don’t expect much in the way of quality. Compared to the Pixel 8 Pro, it can produce a lot more volume, but the sound isn’t great.
If you’re far from an audiophile, then you shouldn’t have any problems with the performance of this device…otherwise, get ready to plug in your favorite headphones.
ZDNET purchasing advice for the Oukitel WP33 Pro smartphone
If you need a smartphone that can withstand abuse, offer a relatively good camera, support dual SIM cards, and don’t care about performance or Android experience, this sturdy at a reasonable price could be the smartphone you need.
Source: “ZDNet.com”