Oukitel WP100 Titan: 30-second review
Even compared with most rugged smart phones that I’ve reviewed, the WP100 Titan takes size and weight to another level, to the point that slipping it into a pocket is only just possible, and certainly a tight fit.
The WP100 Titan is a titan of a smartphone that you’re going to buy if you really need its main features, which include a huge 33,000mAh battery, that rugged go-anywhere design, a decent camera, a built-in camping light and, of course, a projector.
And yes, the WP100 Titan is a little bit more than a standard smartphone. First and foremost, like so many of the best rugged phones, the size means that it really does need to be in a backpack pocket rather than one in your trousers or jacket. Secondly, it comes with a whole range of features that will appeal to any outdoor enthusiast and professionals who need to work off-grid.
Just quick example of those features and after a full charge when the phone first arrived with me it then sat on the shelf waiting for a review for a couple of weeks, on, but untouched, the charge remained at over 95%.
Even after a week of using all the multimedia features, making calls, and trying to use it as the main phone, although it proved a little too large for everyday use, the battery still had over 50% charge. This is a phone you could get away with charging once a month.
In use, the size of the phone was a bit of an issue, and if you’re just thinking about it as a rugged day-to-day phone, there are slimmer and lighter options out there. Really, if you’re focusing on this phone, the three main features you’re looking at are that huge extended battery life, the projector, and the powerful 1200-lumen light on the back.
The projector is obviously the highlight of this phone, and although it’s only 100-lumen brightness, that’s more than enough in dark conditions. So, if you are out camping and fancy catching up on a movie or two, the battery power has the capacity.
The other impressive feature is that camping lighting which is essentially a panel LED and equivalent to standard camping lights of much the same size and weight.
To be honest, the WP100 Titan is going to hit a niche area of the market—and is essentially the Swiss army knife of the phone world, designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. While larger and heavier than other rugged smart phones it incorporates other devices including a projector, multimedia, smartphone, camping light, FM radio and power bank in one. So really rather than adding weight and bulk as an individual item, when you compare it to taking each as a separate device it makes sense.
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Price & availability
- How much does it cost? Starting from $599 early bird price
- When is it out? Available now
- Where can you get it? You can get it directly from Oukitel here
The Oukitel WP100 Titan can be purchased from select retailers or directly from Oukitel’s website by clicking here. Pricing is around £899/$899.
The WP100 Titan kickstarter is starting on the 18th of February at which point it will be on sale for an early bird price of $599, check out the Oukitel WP100 Titan kickstarter page here.
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Specifications
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Model: |
Oukitel WP100 Titan |
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CPU: |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
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GPU: |
Integrated GPU |
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RAM: |
16GB |
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Storage: |
512GB, expandable via microSD to 2TB |
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Screen: |
6.8-inch FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate |
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Ports: |
USB Type-C |
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Networking: |
5G, dual SIM support |
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Camera: |
Rear: 200MP Sony IMX350 sensor main, 20MP night vision, 2MP macro, 32MP front |
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OS: |
Android 14 |
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Biometrics: |
Fingerprint access |
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PSU: |
Not specified |
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Dimensions: |
178.3 x 84.18 x 34 mm |
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Battery: |
33000mAh capacity |
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Weight: |
867 g |
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Design
The Oukitel WP100 Titan is a huge phone and probably one of the largest rugged smartphones on the market at present, measuring 178.3 x 84.18 x 34mm and weighing in at a quite staggering 867g—so only just shy of a kilo. However, this is a rugged smartphone designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, enabling you to take a little bit of home comfort with you as you venture out into the world. So, alongside your portable barbecue, power station, tent, and 4×4, you now have the WP100 Titan as your all-in-one entertainment and communication system.
The design of the WP100 Titan has been created to stand up to all manner of conditions and comes with IP68/IP69K certification, which basically means that it’s waterproof and dustproof. So, if you do drop it into a river, it will simply take it in stride, and no damage should be caused. Likewise, it also comes with MIL-STD-810H certification, which is a military standard for toughness, so again, if it suffers a knock or you drop it from a height, it should be alright.
When it comes to aesthetics, it is decidedly rugged, with rubberised plastic surrounds with re-inforced corners that help protect the phone and that large 6.8-inch 120Hz refresh screen. It also provides a pretty good grip and whilst it’s large and heavy, it is relatively comfortable to hold and use as a smartphone.
As you check over the phone, starting at the top, you have the projector and audio speaker grill. Then, going down the side, you have the power button with fingerprint recognition. At the base, you have the USB Type-C port with a rubber flap that seals it to protect against water and dust ingress. On the side, you have two focus buttons when the projector is in use, and then there are two circular buttons adjust volume, making it easy to navigate even in dark conditions.
Then, you have the microSD and SIM card slot. As we flip over to the back, we see a line of three cameras, plus the camera light, the double torchlight, and, covering the vast majority of the back of the smartphone, the huge LED camping light.
Two other things worth mentioning are the dedicated buttons for SOS and PTT functions. However, the main focus of this smartphone is its rugged nature and its use as an accessory for those venturing into the outdoors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Features
- 200MP Camera with Sony IMX350 sensor
- Projector
- 1200 Lumen Camping lamp
- 33,000 mAh battery
- Android 14
I’ve covered most of the features in the first two sections of this review, but to just reiterate these—first and foremost, the big feature is that built-in 100-lumen DLP projector, and next to this in the casing is the large speaker that complements the visuals of the projector. While the phone itself has a 1080p resolution screen, the projector’s resolution is considerably lower at 854 x 480, so whilst it’s great to have the projector and the ability to watch films and TV out in the world, that resolution does mean that there are going to be some visible pixels on the projection.
On the back, most of the panel is covered by the massive 1200-lumen camping light, which offers 1,500 LEDs crammed into that compact space. Through the Android 14 interface, you can load up the camping light app, which gives you access to a range of different functions for the lamp, including adjusting the brightness and utilising it as an SOS lamp, which is very useful.
As previously mentioned, inside is that huge 33,000mAh battery, and this can fast charge at 66Wh. What’s more, it’ll also enable an 18W reverse charging capability, so if you have other devices that need a top-up out in the field and off-grid, then you can utilise this phone as a portable power bank, which could be useful.
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and as standard, there is 16GB of built-in RAM plus a further 512GB of storage capacity. This can be expanded using a microSD card up to 2TB.
As ever, especially if you’re out adventuring and want to capture the stunning scenes that you see, the WP100 Titan features a main camera with a resolution of 200 megapixels that utilises the Sony IMX350 sensor, along with a night vision camera with a 20-megapixel resolution. In addition to this, there’s also a macro camera with a 2-megapixel resolution. To ensure you can make video calls from some of the locations you reach, there’s also a front 32-megapixel camera.
The phone supports 5G and is compatible with 4G and 3G networks. There’s also dual SIM support, so you can utilise two different networks where coverage can often be limited.
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Performance
- Will survive in most enviroments
- Good storage options
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Benchmarks
Disk Speed Test Read: 2114MB/s
Disk Speed Test Write: 455MB/s
Steel Nomad Light: 359
Wild Life: 3288
Sling Shot Overall: 7250
Sling Shot Graphics: 8287
Sling Shot Physics: 5041
Geekbench Single: 1027
Geekbench Multi: 3168
Geekbench GPU: 2495
The WP100 Titan is by no means a small phone, so when it comes to portability, while you can stuff it into a trouser pocket, it is a bit of a tight fit. Putting it into a dedicated phone holder or a backpack pocket I found through the review was a far better solution.
In function, the touchscreen is fast and responsive, and utilising all of Google’s applications is smooth and fluid, with the likes of Google Docs opening quickly and enabling you to update, edit, and save files with ease.
Basic network activity is very good. Initially connecting to a 4G network, the speeds were comparable with most other smartphones, and heading into a city with 5G connectivity again showed that this phone’s network speed connection pretty much matches most smartphones. If you’re familiar with the Android operating system, then the version of Android 14 that features on this smartphone is the same, with easy navigation and access to all of Google’s applications as soon as you sign in.
Over the first week of testing, the first thing I really noticed about this phone was that it just didn’t need charging. The battery capacity was staying stable, and with the phone essentially on standby in my bag for most of the time, the percentage that usually drains away so quickly with my iPhone, stayed pretty much stayed stationary with the Titan. As I used the phone for browsing the internet and updating work docs, the speed at which the battery depleted only increased marginally, showing that with normal use, you could quite happily go a week between charges.
I also liked the fact that I could take images with that 200-megapixel camera, those saved quickly to the internal storage, and with 512GB of capacity coupled with up to 2TB in microSD storage expansion, if I was to head off into the wild, then I’d know I had the battery power and storage capacity to capture a wealth of video and images to bring back and show people when I returned.
When it came to the battery, the 33,000mAh battery really does supply plenty of juice, and the fact that I could quickly top up my wireless headphones along with countless other devices using that 18W reverse charging ability through the USB Type-C port on the base of the phone really did come in handy—although obviously, that does drain the battery faster.
One of the other things I really liked about the battery capacity is that it was supported by a relatively fast 66W charger, which meant that if I did need to top up the battery, I could do so with the battery charging to 80% in around an hour and a half from flat. If you need a full charge, this would take about two hours to 80%. Charging up to 100% takes a little bit longer, as the speed of the charge slows down, which is a perfectly common feature.
When it comes to the screen, the brightness is really good and could easily be seen in all conditions that it was tested in. However, it’s worth taking into consideration that I tested this in January and February in the UK, where the general weather is grey and rainy—so a perfect time to test a rugged smartphone for durability and waterproofing.
When it came to more advanced functions and features, like running CapCut for video editing or playing the odd game or two, the internal processor, while not cutting-edge in performance compared with premium smartphones, it still performs well
Obviously, when it comes to performance, there are three major factors of interest here: the projector, battery, and the camping light.
The main focus and interest of the WP100 Titan is, of course, the projector. Getting it to work is extremely easy—simply set the phone down on a surface, prop up the front so that it’s angled towards a portable projector screen, then tap the large projector icon, and the display will appear in portrait through the projection. Then, select whichever streaming application you want, such as YouTube, play it in full screen as you normally would, and the video will be projected just like any normal projector. What I did find was that the projection stays in portrait format, so you’ll need to pick up the WP100 Titan, flip it horizontally so that the video flips, and then lay it back down to get a proper horizontal projection.
The keystone adjustment is all automatic, which is a great feature, although the focus adjustment needs to be done manually with the buttons on the side.
When it comes to throw distance, in dark conditions, it’s surprisingly good even at 100 lumens. As long as the sun has set, you can put the projector at a 2m distance from the screen and get a 62-inch diagonal projection—more than enough to enjoy a movie or two out in the wild. If the conditions are a little brighter, then you can move the projector to 1m from the screen, resulting in a really nice 31-inch projection that’s bright and clear. Although you can see the pixels that make up the resolution, it’s still a good viewing experience.
Anything in between the 1m and 2m range also has a pretty decent image, and I was more than happy with this setup in the van to watch back a few videos that had been sent through for review on Vimeo and YouTube.
The quality isn’t actually too bad, and the small speaker mounted next to the projector gives a really decent audio experience. For a projector of this compact size, it’s worth noting that the sound quality is best when you’re sat just in front of the projector, and the volume is really quite impressive.
One issue with this and all projectors is how to mount it in a way that’s easy to view. There’s no quarter-inch thread on the base of the phone for a tripod, so you really do need to find a table or something to prop it up on. Whilst it sounds easy enough, it can actually be a little tricky. If Oukitel were to launch some sort of clip-on mount with a compact tripod to go with this, it would be a brilliant accessory.
Moving away from the projector, the next big feature is the battery. At 33,000mAh, it’s the largest battery in any phone I’ve ever looked at. What this essentially means is that you can use this phone completely off-grid for well over a week without having to worry too much about a recharge. What’s more, if you have other devices that need a top-up, then the 18W reverse charging will enable you to charge other devices.
During testing, the WP100 Titan was also used to charge devices like the GoPro Hero 13 Black, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, and the DJI Action 5. These three action cameras can all be charged through USB Type-C, and during some downtime in the van, I was able to plug them into the phone and get full charges of their high-capacity batteries, which was extremely useful—although it did drain the Titan’s battery. As an example, I charge the GoPro Max battery to 60% in around an hour from 0%, so there’s some difference in charging watts when charging devices and it doesn’t quite meet that 18W output.
Moving on from the battery and looking at that camping light on the back—it really does dominate the rear section of the phone. Essentially, it’s just a large LED panel that offers up to 1200 lumens of light, which is more than enough to illuminate your campsite or explore your surroundings. The spread of light is very nice and even, though there’s no way to focus it or adjust the colour temperature.
Alongside the panel light, you also have the ability to activate the SOS signal if you do get into trouble, and there’s a strobe function. While not designed for this use, I found that the strobe could be used for a bit of fun with photography.
Overall, the rugged design holds up well, and the phone’s waterproofing worked perfectly throughout testing.
Oukitel WP100 Titan: Final verdict
At the end of the test, despite the size and bulk, which I did find just a little bit too much, I was impressed with the overall performance of the phone. For day-to-day use—making calls, browsing the internet, and running a few apps—this phone is more than powerful enough. What I really liked is that there’s plenty of storage built-in, and you can boost that with a 2TB microSD card, which should facilitate pretty much anyone’s needs.
The small projector, whilst relatively low resolution and brightness, is perfectly suitable for anyone out camping or living the van life. Actually, even if you’re working on-site and need to run a presentation, the small projector does come in useful. You can use it perfectly well as long as you’ve got all the curtains closed to project presentations and videos, and the audio volume and quality are sufficient for on-site professional use.
Aside from the projector, the big feature here is that battery, and this is where this rugged smartphone really starts to make sense. Okay, it does add to the weight and bulk, but then so does a power bank that you often have to carry alongside your smartphone when out in the field. The fact that this has been designed for people who are away from mains power, who are probably going to keep this mobile in a side pocket of a backpack, means that increased battery capacity suddenly becomes a major asset. When you couple that with the fact that there’s a built-in camping light and that it’s of decent quality, it further adds to the reduction in the amount of equipment you’re likely to take with you and just how usable and functional this smartphone becomes.
So, whilst this smartphone, with the built-in projector, camping light, and huge battery capacity, will only appeal to a niche market, for those looking for outdoor adventure or professionals working out in the field away from mainstream power, this rugged phone really does make sense.
Should you buy a Oukitel WP100 Titan?
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Value |
Great value for money considering the fact you get a smartphone, small projector, camping light, and power bank in one. |
4 / 5 |
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Design |
Unmistakably rugged, the smartphone is extremely functional but bulky and heavy. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Features |
Packed with features that will definitely appeal to a niche market of adventurers and professionals working away from civilisation. |
4.5 / 5 |
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Performance |
An extremely well-balanced performance for standard smartphone use, as well as a small projector and camping light. |
4 / 5 |
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Overall |
Despite the bulk, it will appeal to a niche market for which the projector, camping light, and extended battery capacity are really going to stand out. |
4.5 / 5 |
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