For those who venture off the grid, packing essential gear often means carrying a power bank, a reliable flashlight, and a speaker. With the official launch of the WP56 on July 1, rugged phone maker Oukitel is offering an alternative — a smartphone designed to make that extra equipment redundant.
At the heart of the WP56 is a 16,000 mAh battery, a capacity that rivals some dedicated power banks. This pocket-sized ‘power plant’ is certified for aviation safety and can be rapidly recharged with 45 W fast charging. Crucially, it also features 18 W reverse charging, allowing it to power up other essential gadgets, from GPS units to headlamps.
An integrated camping light provides powerful illumination with adjustable brightness and includes strobe and SOS functions for emergencies. For audio, the phone boasts a surprisingly powerful 3 W loudspeaker that can output up to 128 dB, ensuring sound from music or podcasts can cut through the noise of the wilderness.
While its utility features are prominent, the WP56 does not compromise on its core smartphone performance. Driving the experience is a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, paired with a generous 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage — expandable up to 36 GB (virtual RAM expansion) and 2 TB of storage. Visuals are delivered on a large 6.8-inch FHD+ display that offers a fluid 120 Hz refresh rate. A 108-megapixel camera sensor handles primary photography duties.
Built to endure the elements, the WP56 meets IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H durability standards. Oukitel has launched the device at a competitive $299, available exclusively through its official store. However, the Oukitel WP100 Titan (curr. $999.99 on Amazon), featuring a 33,000 mAh battery and up to 48 GB of RAM, is available on Amazon.
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