ZDNET's key takeaways The Oukitel WP56 is now available for $300 on the official site
The WP56 is a mid-range phone that performs above its price and has an impressive battery life
Like most Oukitel phones, the WP56 is very heavy. View now at Oukitel
Let me set the stage for you.
You're out in the wilderness. Maybe you're working on a job site, or you've taken your Jeep for some off-road action. The terrain and the weather are rough, and you might not have the means to give your phone a charge. On top of that, you might find yourself out there in the middle of the night, and could use some serious illumination.
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If you're sporting an iPhone or a Pixel phone, you know to be careful with those delicate devices. But you're carrying around the Oukitel WP56, so you have no concerns about the elements or the battery dying on you. You can also shine a very bright LED to light up the area.
All from a single phone.
Oukitel is well-known for its rugged phones, and the WP56 is no slouch. This device can not only withstand the elements, but it can also crank up the volume with a powerful 128dB loudspeaker. Can your iPhone do that?
But what is this phone like to hold in the hand and use?
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