Do ultra-durable phones need to be thick and heavy, or are models like the OUKITEL WP68 Air opening up a whole new trend? Please share your views.
According to OUKITEL, the WP68 Air model will be officially introduced in 2026 with the orientation of becoming one of the company's most durable smartphones with the thinnest design. The product focuses on balancing outdoor durability and daily use experience, instead of just prioritizing battery capacity or large size.
In official promotional images, OUKITEL emphasizes the message "Sand stays out. Adventure stays on", showing that the WP68 Air is designed to operate in sandy, dusty environments and outdoor conditions. The device meets IP68, IP69K water and dust resistance standards and MIL-STD-810H military durability standards according to information published by the company.
It is worth noting that OUKITEL uses an 8,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery in a body about 11.9 mm thick. This battery technology helps increase energy density, allowing for large capacity without having to increase the device's thickness too much.
Technical specifications have been announced
Category OUKITEL WP68 Air
6.88 inch IPS LCD screen, HD+, 120 Hz
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 5G processor
12 GB RAM
512 GB memory
64 MP rear camera
32 MP front camera
8,000 mAh battery
Charging 45W
Android 16 operating system
Protection standards IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
Selling price
According to OUKITEL's official store, WP68 Air is on sale at a promotional price of 319.99 USD, equivalent to about 8,400,000 VND at the reference exchange rate, significantly lower than the listed price of 599.99 USD. Actual prices may vary according to each market and sales program.
Review
Advantages
* The design is significantly thinner than many durable smartphones.
* 8,000 mAh battery combines silicon-carbon technology.
* Large memory 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
* Supports 5G.
* Meets many waterproof, dustproof and shockproof standards.
Limitations
Some independent reviews say that Dimensity 7025 is only suitable for general needs, not a strong choice for heavy gaming. The screen still uses HD+ resolution instead of Full HD+, while the weight of about 309.5 g is still quite large compared to a conventional smartphone.
