I tested the Oukitel WP63 — a rugged phone with a pyromaniac-friendly bonus

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As a smartphone, the WP63 has little to write home about, aside from a substantial battery and a curious, intentional ability to start a conflagration. Smokers and pyromaniacs will love this device, but it's not the most practical design Oukitel has launched

Reasons to buy

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  • +Integrated USB-C cable
  • +Inbuilt ignitor
  • +Great battery life

Reasons to avoid

  • -Low-end SoC
  • -Heavy to carry and difficult to pocket
  • -A potential fire hazard

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Oukitel WP63: 30-second review

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