{"id":134904,"date":"2021-08-11T05:08:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T04:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=134904"},"modified":"2022-12-13T20:43:09","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T20:43:09","slug":"oukitel-wp12-almost-unbreakable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/uncategorized\/oukitel-wp12-almost-unbreakable\/","title":{"rendered":"OUKITEL WP12: Almost unbreakable"},"content":{"rendered":"

The OUKITEL WP12 is a rugged phone with Android 11 that has the 3 Marys of robust phones, that is, with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications. Likewise, it is one of the most resistant mobiles that we can get at the 150 euro mark or less, so it is totally worth knowing.<\/p>\n

In short, it is a very robust smartphone, but with entry-level specifications after all, where we can list a 5.5-inch HD + screen, Helio A22 basic chip, 4,000mAh battery and, to our surprise, NFC.<\/p>\n

An almost unbreakable mobile<\/h2>\n

We honestly wonder how the manufacturer managed to produce such a robust smartphone despite having such a low price.\u00a0It is not unbreakable, that is obvious, but it could well be, since it can take a good punishment thanks to its resistance.\u00a0For starters, it’s\u00a0IP68 certified against water and dust\u00a0, ensuring you can dive to depths of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes without drowning, so to speak.<\/p>\n

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Similarly, it has an\u00a0IP69K certificate,\u00a0which indicates a high degree of resistance against high temperatures (49 \u00b0 C), pressurized water, humidity and low atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n

To put the icing on the cake, it meets the\u00a0MIL-STD-810G military standard\u00a0, which means it has passed rigorous testing before hitting the market.\u00a0Notably, it can take 1.5 meter drops and come out relatively unscathed.<\/p>\n

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In terms of aesthetics, it is like any other ruggedized mobile that has hit the market in the last two years, mixing a metal frame with plastic and rubber elements to reinforce the corners of the terminal and the back cover that, by the way, exhibits a finish. textured.\u00a0With that said, the terminal\u00a0measures 174 x 81 x 14.3 mm and weighs about 237 grams,\u00a0relatively light when compared to other ruggedized phones.<\/p>\n

It should be noted the presence of a\u00a0customizable button\u00a0on the left edge, we can use it as a shortcut to the app or function that we want.\u00a0On the other hand, there is no fingerprint reader.<\/p>\n

Screen<\/h2>\n

A\u00a05.5-inch panel with HD + resolution\u00a0(1,440 x 720 pixels) with Corning Gorilla Glass protection against scratches and bumps is what awaits us in the WP12.\u00a0In terms of viewing experience, there’s not much to say, it’s a mediocre panel with thick edges (top and bottom), not-too-bright colors, and viewing angles that border on decent.<\/p>\n

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With that said, it does its job and can be worn with gloves on, which we consider a small incentive.<\/p>\n

Low-end hardware that doesn’t stand out<\/h2>\n

As far as hardware is concerned, the OUKITEL WP12 is a mobile with correct performance and little else.\u00a0A\u00a0Helio A22 chip\u00a0is the center of the experience, so we can’t ask the elm for pears.\u00a0Along with this SoC we find a\u00a0decent amount of RAM (4GB)\u00a0and 32GB of internal storage, which can be up to 64GB in the Pro version. Regardless of this last detail, it has a Micro-SD slot for cards up to 256GB.<\/p>\n

The performance provided by this set is typical of a low-end smartphone, so it is perfectly capable of handling day-to-day apps and light games, although of course, with the occasional notable slowdown along the way.<\/p>\n

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In a different vein, it has a\u00a04,000mAh battery\u00a0capable of providing an average autonomy of 24 hours, a figure that falls short of what Oukitel used to offer with its rugged models.<\/p>\n

To our surprise, the OUKITEL WP12 ships with a pure and updated installation of Android 11, it also\u00a0supports NFC\u00a0to make contactless payments via Google Pay, not to mention its extensive compatibility with navigation services (GPS Glonass + Beidou + Galileo).<\/p>\n

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Cameras<\/h2>\n

We know that cameras are not the strong suit of rugged mobiles, at least not in terms of net quality, but they sometimes make up for it with additional features.\u00a0In this sense, the OUKITEL WP12 is another typical case.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0main Sony IMX135 13MP sensor backed by a 2MP sensor\u00a0is responsible for photography and video filming, tasks that this phone does not do very well, but it was to be expected.\u00a0With that said, it has a powerful triple LED and works underwater thanks to the customizable key.<\/p>\n

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Finally, on the front it has a\u00a05MP selfie camera\u00a0that provides 2D facial recognition to the mix, this being the only quick unlock method.<\/p>\n

The Oukitel WP12 is a solid option for those looking for durability at a low cost, but objectively speaking, it is far from the original approach of its series, and to show a button, the\u00a0\u00a0OUKITEL WP6\u00a0\u00a0was a premium mid-range mobile with a 10,000mAh battery, while the WP12 is clearly aimed at the entry or mid-range at best.<\/p>\n

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