ZDNET's key takeaways The Oukitel WP300 is available now on Amazon for $425 with a $70 off coupon.
This modular smartphone has built-in smartwatch and earbud components, as well as a very bright LED light.
Like all Oukitel phones I've tested, the WP300 is thick, bulky, and very heavy. View now at Amazon
There are certain brands that have carved a niche for themselves, and Oukitel is one of them. The company creates phones and tablets that are rugged enough to withstand the rougher side of work and play. They are built to last, and in my experience, they do. However, most of the devices look like they're part phone and part Transformer, so they aren't for everyone.
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But if you're into that thing, they're pretty cool -- especially when they come with accessories. Such is the case with the Oukitel WP300. This phone is not just a run-of-the-mill mid-range Android smartphone; it features a modular smartwatch component as well as a built-in earbud.
What the what?
That's right, the WP300 has a pop-out smartwatch module and a seriously bright pop-out light module that seconds as a Bluetooth earpiece. Definitely a unique device. It's cool, but is it worth $500? Let's find out.
Pop the module out of the phone and into the watch band, and you're good to go. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
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