"Oukitel's WP63 is a ruggedized smartphone that's meant to set things alight. It has a built-in electric igniter, aimed at emergency response and camping, helping to start fires when you forgot matches, but you brought this beastly phone along for the adventure. It's got several other notable features, like a 20,000mAH battery, a loudspeaker, and even its own built-in USB-C cable for charging other devices."
"The WP63 has an electric coil that heats up, similar to cigarette lighters in cars circa 1987. This is hidden away behind a protective cover at the top of the device, and once it pops out, you activate it using an app. An Oukitel spokesperson was able to light some rolled-up paper, and I was surprised how gentle and seemingly in control it was."
"The phone will be priced around $500, and completely ignoring the tendency for thinner and thinner phones, it's 27mm thick. Another outdoor use? If a bear decided to attack you in the woods, you might be able to concuss it with the WP63."
Oukitel has developed the WP63, a ruggedized smartphone equipped with a built-in electric igniter intended for emergency situations and outdoor camping. The device features an electric coil heating mechanism similar to vintage car cigarette lighters, concealed behind a protective cover and activated via an app. The phone includes a substantial 20,000mAH battery, a loudspeaker, and an integrated USB-C cable for charging other devices. Priced around $500, the WP63 measures 27mm thick, prioritizing durability over thinness. While demonstrations showed the igniter successfully lighting rolled paper, an Oukitel spokesperson indicated it cannot light candles, though the reason remains unclear.
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