OUKITEL WP16 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

Oukitel WP16 - sacrifices for the sake of autonomy

Battery life is one of the important aspects of a modern Android smartphone. However, even experienced manufacturers are unlikely to succeed in obtaining a successful model relying only on its battery. So, the Chinese company Aukitel has forgotten about the functionality of the novelty and its compliance with the asking price.

The design of the review hero can be praised for a 20-megapixel front-facing selfie camera in the corner of the screen, an unusual block of a dual photo module and an abundance of pseudo-metallic elements, but there are many reasons for criticism. So, the thickness of the rubberized case is extremely high, as well as the display frame. Such shortcomings are partly explained by the protection against dust and moisture according to IP68 standards, but the ergonomics and appearance do not get better from this fact. The 6.39-inch IPS-screen is upset with HD + resolution, pixelation is visible to the naked eye. Brightness and contrast are mediocre for the middle price segment.

With the technical characteristics, things are not so sad. Although the Mediatek Helio P60 CPU is distinguished by its venerable age, in conjunction with 8GB of RAM and the Mali G72MP3 video accelerator, the user will not notice lags in the Android 11 interface or applications like messengers or a browser. As for games, but not particularly demanding projects like World Of Tanks Blitz function perfectly, but for resource-intensive Genshin Impact or Fortnite, performance is already low. The processor's energy efficiency is low, but the 10600mAh battery makes up for this disadvantage. It is necessary to charge the mobile assistant every two or even three days. The developer did not skimp on the voluminous internal storage of 128GB , supplemented by a slot for MicroSD cards .

12- (Sony IMX362) and 20-megapixel main cameras meet the standards of the value category. It's easy to create daytime photography, and the sensors work well for both portraits and landscapes. Unfortunately, even a slight deterioration in illumination exhibits both noise and blur. Getting even satisfactory detail isn't easy. There is no stereo sound, and a separate headphone jack is gone. On the positive side, we note contactless NFC payments, a USB Type-C port. As a result, we have before us an uncomfortable Android smartphone with an unsuccessful IPS screen, which should be advised exclusively for fans of incredibly durable and long-playing devices.