Oukitel WP60 Android Phone
ZDNET Highlights
- The Oukitel WP60 is on sale for $280 on the brand’s website.
- This is another massive phone from the brand with a big battery and solid performance.
- Like most Oukitel models, the WP60 is heavy and bulky.
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I’ve been reviewing Oukitel’s rugged phones for quite some time now, and one thing that impresses me with these devices is the performance. Yes, they can all take serious power and have batteries that put almost all other devices to shame, but they are also known for being slow and sluggish.
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This issue doesn’t plague all Oukitel phones, but it definitely occurs on lower-end devices. But considering the brand’s better performing phones (such as WP60) Sell for just $280, it’s hard to reject them as a viable option.
Let’s talk about this specific model.
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my experience
As always, the first thing I notice about the WP60 is its weight. Yes, this phone is as heavy as most of their devices. Coming in at 360g, that’s 161g more than my Pixel 9 Pro. When I took it out of the box, I realized just how big it is: measuring 7.244 x 3.42 x .58 inches, with a brilliant 7.2-inch display and 85% screen-to-body ratio.
When you compare the WP60 to the Pixel 9 Pro, you get a pretty good idea of how much bigger this phone is. It feels even bigger in hand. The WP60 fits like a small tablet in your hand.
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When I first read the specifications of the WP60, I was stunned to see how much memory it claimed to have. The first number I saw was 48GB. Soon after, I realized that the device that was sent to me had only 16 GB of memory, which can be expanded up to 48 GB through memory expansion features.
For some reason I’ve never been a big fan of the memory expansion option. One, I don’t think extended memory brings any noticeable improvement in performance. Two, when enabling memory expansion, you lose storage space. Imagine that if you want to expand that 16GB RAM to 48GB, you lose 32GB of storage space, which is reason enough not to bother with the feature.
Even with only 16GB of RAM, the WP60 was as fast (if not faster) than any budget Android phone I’ve used. Apps open and install fast, animations are smooth, and there’s no lag when switching between apps.
There is one thing that surprised me. I went to check for Android system update and wanted the system update permission to make and manage phone calls. No thanks on that.
Currently, the WP60 runs Android 15, and I’m not sure if it will be updated to version 16 or not. Given that Android 16 is a bigger upgrade than we’ve seen in some time, it’s hard to know if this phone will even support it. That being said, Android 15 runs very well on this device.
smart key
The WP60 also includes a useful little feature called Smart Keys. With this feature, you can configure the button on the left (it’s red, so you can’t miss it) for specific functions. There are three actions: single click, double click and triple click. You can configure each click to make one of the following requests:
- Start recording audio
- open flashlight
- screen shot
- open underwater camera
- Open SOS
You can find the Smart Key option in the Settings app (labeled Smart Key).
pretty good camera
As far as the camera is concerned, I have no complaints with the WP60. No, it’s not on par with the Pixel 9 Pro, but it has a good macro camera, and the portrait option works quite well. If a high-quality, flagship camera is your main priority, you’ll want to get the WP60. If you want good photos with lots of options (Pro, slow-motion video, GIF, time-lapse, QR code, panorama, and night-view), the WP60 is definitely viable.
As you can see, the macro option has its limitations when getting too close to a subject.
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ZDNET’s shopping advice
Usually, it’s pretty easy to figure out who Oukitel phones are for. Often, they are those who work in harsh conditions and need equipment that can withstand the elements. The WP60 is a bit different in that it performs well enough to be useful for other types of people. That being said, you shouldn’t mind a pretty heavy brick of a phone that doesn’t look all that different from the phones most users carry around.
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At the same time, if you want a phone with a battery that will last for days without charging, you can’t go wrong with the Oukitel. This phone has a 10,000 mAh battery and you will not find any flagship device with such a big battery. I’ve used several Oukitel phones with 10,000 mAh batteries, and they never fail to make me ask, “Will this battery ever die?”
If you need a rugged device that performs great and includes a battery that lasts for days, this is the phone you want. If looks, great camera, portability and popularity are your main needs, then just buy a Pixel.
Oukitel WP60 Technical Specifications
- CPU Model – MTK Dimensity 7025, Frequency – 2.5 GHz, 8-core
- Framework – 2x 2.5 GHz – Cortex-A78, 6x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A55
- GPU Model – IMG BXM-8-256
- Operating System – Android 15.0
- OTA – Support
- Display – 7.2″ HD+ resolution 720 X 1560, pixel density 239 ppi, refresh rate 120 Hz and brightness 500 nits.
- Memory – 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB
- Storage – 256GB or 512GB
- Camera – Front 32MP with Sony IMX616 sensor, sensor size ½.74″, aperture F2.2 and video recording 2K@30fps. Main camera – 108MP with S5KHM6 sensor, sensor size 1/1.8, aperture 1.89, wide angle 79 degrees and video 4K@30fps.
- Connectivity – 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G+5G), Bluetooth 5.2
- Frequency – GSM: 2/3/5/8, CDMA: BC0/BC1/BC10, WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19, LTE-TDD: 34/38/39/40/41, LTE-FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28AB/66/71, NR: N1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/28/34/38/39/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
