OUKITEL WP36 2024 Rugged Smartphone - 10600mAh Rugged Phone 128dB Loud Speaker, 16GB+128GB Dual Sim Phones 6.52" Big Screen, Android 13 Cell Phone, NFC/OTG, T-Mobile Compatible Rugged Smart Phone

The title says it all!! Honestly, can't complain! Has everything anyone could want in a smart phone. The very first thing was the ease of use right out of the box. I simply put my Tmobile SIM into the phone and voilà! Worked perfectly with easiest setup ever!!Once i got it setup and started using it I realized how heavy it was when I accidentally dropped it on my foot, OUCH!!!! surprisingly, the phone survived the fall and has survived every fall since then.And I have NEVER heard such loud speaker on a phone! I didn't even have to use a Bluetooth speaker while listening to music. The icing on the cake was the super fast processor, the incredibly long battery life, being waterproof and most of all AFFORDABLE!!!DEFINITELY WOULD RECOMMEND!!!!!

I like the phone a lot and use it extensively the battery is great. The speaker is out of this world. You would think you have a portable Bluetooth speaker set or a speaker system but it's only a phone! I also like the fast responsiveness of the phone. Applications do not stutter. You can play games, perhaps not games like a $1,900 phone but for a phone they work well. Wi-Fi works the phone supports 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wifi. 5Ghz Wifi runs faster with more throughport at least in my experience. There are too many things to mention that's positive about this phone.On the Neutral: This phone only has 4G LTE mobile Network support but I love it. 5G still can be hit or a miss in certain areas and not everybody likely needs it.On the downside my chargers brick for this phone failed me. The after purchase customer technical support was superb. I appreciate it extremely courteous, friendly, sincere, and humane way to discuss the problem. A solution was reached and I'm getting a new charger. You will today seldomly find a company acting in such a way.

So as a contractor who is out in the dirt, dust, extreme heat, deafening noise swearing like a turkey on Thanksgiving I can tell you this....This phone is super loud like I desperately needed! It's water and sweat proof. Supstancile build quality. Up to date Android which I love. Can add extra storage via micro SD. I use 1 to with no issues.I can probably hammer nails with this thing...but let's shelf that for now.Oh!! HUGE battery!!!!I wouldn't put it in my pocket a d go out for a fancy dinner but I DO use it at my job to make money FOR that dinner.No brainer friends. Contractor approved

This review is for the $169 WP36 bought in early 2024. It has a combo sim/SD slot for mem expansion. This is not clear in the instructions so you must know that a sim/SD combo slot exists and just try it. I got the 128GB micro SD to work fine. This allows you to store photos/music/video on the phone (not in cloud) if you can figure out all the non-default andriod setting to keep your data more local and private.The speaker phone is very loud ... like an auto sound system! You can use this with a Mic app as a loud speaker horn!The large 10,000 mAh battery is obviously a good feature and tends to give me 7 days with normal 1-2 hours usages per day (always on for calls). Keep in mind that this phone sucks the power on many apps and can drain at 2,000mA giving only 5 hrs of operation. I have been fine by not gaming or taking long video and keeping background apps to a minimum. AccuBattery app has helped me monitor things. An example of high power usage is just the display LED uses up to 600mA at high brightness during outside sunny viewing. That means only 18hrs of screen time in the sun. Yet when it is "tuned for low power" it will only use about 50mA when sleeping with cellular radio/wifi calling on (200hrs + or 8days)The phone works like most android 13 phones. I am an iphone user since 2010 and just wanted to experience what the Android community deals with! I have been mostly disappointed by the massive surveillance created in Android OS by Google. Was thinking I might escape some of the Apple surveillance ... but it is only worse. I will say it is more obvious on Android with all the "bloatware" and default settings to give more of your identity/location/behavour to Google data profiteers.The FM radio is blocked by AT&T and Tmobile.In USA the FM radios on phones tend to be blocked by all cell providers including big three. This is a big concern for emergency services as it removes capability to receive a conventional RF FM radio signal, which is likely the only emergency signal from an FM radio station during emergencies. Many people have died as a result of this profit based carrier decision. The cell carriers like AT&T and Tmobile make more money by music streaming and blocking the FM radio receiver function! The FCC has also agreed to the money. So remember to use your separate FM radio set or SIRUS radio to bipass this terrible UN-ethical blocking of emergency broadcasts. You can also listen to only SD music via your music player apps to punish the cell companies from data extortion methods on emergency services.Another trick to minimize cell data usages is to keep both cell data and location services OFF and on the control panel and use wifi calling/data in airport mode. Using apps like Signal can give you complete wifi data privileges for multimedia aka MMS. Google still blocks MMS or pics sent on txt in its message app, requiring you to turn on the cell data (leave airport mode) to send a pic ... so that your cell provider makes more money on data plans consumption. All of this is possible with cooperation's by Google to put these the Android blocking functions in the OS... just like blocking the FM radio receiver to let people die in emergency situations if they miss a public message on FM radio broadcasts ... the more reliable com system in emergencies!I am also thinking of this as a practice rooting phone ... much cheaper than iphones! I hope to enable functions to save people in emergencies and also keep data more secure. It seems the Oneplus 12R has even better root image support as a device.

The worst thing is the screen shattered on a little drop out of my pocket in my house not even on concrete It was a little glitchy from the beginning. Speaker is loud except on some phone calls, then blares on others and sound quality is poor.

The OUKITEL WP36 2024 smartphone is a solid choice for anyone seeking a rugged and durable device without compromising on performance. One of the standout features of this smartphone is its impressive battery life. The dynamic, long-lasting battery easily powers through even the most demanding days, making it an ideal companion for outdoor adventures or heavy usage without the constant worry of recharging. The WP36 also boasts a tough, durable design, capable of withstanding the harshest conditions, from drops to extreme weather. Its performance is smooth and reliable, with enough power under the hood to handle multiple apps and tasks simultaneously. The display is crisp and clear, providing a good viewing experience whether you're browsing, gaming, or watching videos.

Only had the phone for a day now. The setup was easy, the phone graphics and ease of use is great. Who needs a bluetooth speaker when you have a phone with such dynamic sound!! I mean its incompatible to other phones. My husband is a truck driver so the sturdier the better and this phone definitely hits the mark.