OUKITEL C21 Pro is the first smartphone we review from this brand, Oukitel is undoubtedly one of the best manufacturers of budget smartphones that offer us value for the price.
C21 Pro is the latest smartphone from this series with great specs in terms of the processor with Helio P22 and the latest Android 11 system, Triple Camera even the battery capacity is good, but what will really catch your eye is the design similar to iPhone and the 6.39-inch INCELL Punch Display. Regardless of all this, how well does it perform overall, and does it live up to the price or competition in this category, all this and more in this review?
Oukitel C21 Pro Features
- OS: Stock Android 11
- CPU: Mediatek Helio P22
- GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320
- RAM: 4GB + ROM: 64GB
- Display: 6.39-inch INCELL Punch Display
- Triple Rear Cameras
- Battery: 4000mAh
- Dual 4G Network
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Design And Build Quality
The design in the Oukitel C21 Pro is beautiful, elegant, and with touches similar to iPhones, it has a glass body on both sides with 162 mm length and 75 mm width, and a solid metal frame of 9 mm thickness, it feels great when you hold it in your hand, And because its weight does not exceed 192g will not tire you while using it for long periods. If you ask me about the quality of the manufacturing, there is nothing to complain about it, it’s the closest thing to a premier because Oukitel is always working to provide high-quality products to users all over the world at an affordable price.
The front and back glass was not a 2.5D, which means that is not curved, meaning it’s completely flat, and even the metal frame was flat edged in silver, while the back came in three colors, either Black, Green, Purple.
On The Front
Front of the device, you have a full-screen 6.53-inches with very thin edges on the sides, at the bottom, there is a thick chin, in addition to an INCELL Punch display with an 8MP camera on the right side for taking selfies and video chats, which we will talk more about soon.
On The Back
It’s flat and clean with an excellent appearance, as there are only three colors to choose from as mentioned previously.
What catches your attention is the triple cameras with a design similar to iPhones and has a flashlight in the upper left corner with a rather slight bump, so you have to protect it with a cover, under the cameras, there is an Oukitel logo.
Ports And Buttons
As for the ports, the phone comes with a USB Type-C port from the bottom with a powerful loudspeaker and a microphone, while the 3.5mm headphone jack is at the top. The buttons are, as usual, the integrated power button with a fingerprint sensor, the volume button, and the dual SIM with the memory slot.
Note: This smartphone is not waterproof, so it should not be exposed to any water source.
Oukitel C21 Pro – Display Quality
Even in 2021, if you are talking about a budget Chinese smartphone, it will most likely be the LCD IPS screen, and this is what the Oukitel C21 Pro offers, but that does not mean that it is bad, as it’s of large size of 6.39 inches in HD and a modest screen resolution of 720 x 1560 gives you bright, sharp colors and wide viewing angles that are more than great for consuming content visible on YouTube or otherwise.
In short, with the C21 Pro I will not say that its the best screen, but in the budget category, you will get good value for what you pay, a large and high-quality screen suitable for media consumption, whether you are watching the video, playing games or browsing the social media.
Oukitel C21 Pro – Cameras
One of the main points of the Oukitel C21 Pro is the cameras. In terms of their specifications, there is nothing to worry about, but the last word remains in the actual performance.
Triple Rear Camera
On the back, you get a Triple-camera setup that features an IMX362 sensor for a 21MP primary camera and aperture F/1.8. For the rest of the cameras, you have a GC02M2 sensor for a 2MP wide-angle lens with a 76-degree field of view and aperture f/2.2, and finally a 0.3MP Bokeh Camera.
So far, the technical specifications are good, so let’s move on to the realistic performance, in photography under good lighting, the cameras can take really good pictures and capture a lot of details and with beautiful color saturation, so I liked the cameras, but in the night photos, they lacked quality with that, still good cameras considering the price.
Front camera
In the forefront of selfies or video chats, you get an 8MP camera with an F/2.2 aperture and impressive algorithm, and several modes to choose from.
Video
You can shoot 720p HD videos at 30 fps from both front and back cameras in well-lit environments with some poor stability.
Oukitel C21 Pro Performance
If we talk about performance, Oukitel C21 Pro offers great performance in most of its basic and entertainment uses such as browsing the web, watching videos on YouTube, using social media applications, even play games, as everything worked efficiently and without facing any problems with stopping applications or high degrees.
Oukitel C21 Pro CPU Performance
Well, It is time to expose C21 Pro to some tasks that need more effort and there is nothing better than playing games with high settings, the conditions here differ according to the application, game, or any type of apps that needs large resources, and because the processor used here is MediaTek Helio P22 ( MT6762D ) octa-core based on Cortex A53 2.0GHz processor at 12mm architecture was one of the most powerful processors used in mid-range Smartphone, this processor may seem unknown to you, but it’s present in many models of famous brands in this category such as HTC Wildfire E3 and Cubot C20, and more, so a C21 Pro smartphone for under $110 is a good deal.
GPU
The graphics processing used here is the PowerVR8320 not the best thing, but it is value for the price so that its performance was good in games, but it depends on the type of game and its requirements, and sometimes there is some kind of delay on the high games, although it did not constitute an obstacle, and this is in games such as CoD mobile and PUBG. However, all you have to do is play on the low or medium settings, more than those settings, yes you can play games but not with the perfect experience.
Oukitel C21 Pro Ram And Storage Space
Most of the applications run very quickly and thanks to the eMMC 64GB storage capacity, it would be suitable for installing any application you need, with the ability to expand via a Micro SD card to 128GB.
And for multitasking, browsing between applications was smooth because it is equipped with 4GB RAM which is more than enough for most of the tasks that you can do with a smartphone such as keeping many applications or large games running in the background. In Short, for multitasking, this smartphone will give you a very positive experience.
The Temperature
The temperature on the device during normal use there is nothing that attracts attention and during heavy use, there is a slight rise in temperature, but it remains moderate and most of the heat is only in the back area.
Oukitel C21 Pro DMR information and Widevine security
Next, let’s take a look at the DMR information and Widevine security. I can tell you I’m a little disappointed with this because it’s only Level 3, so you won’t be able to get HD on Netflix or other streaming services. and this level maybe not be found on all Chinese smartphones without exaggeration. However, you can still enjoy Netflix and all other streaming services in 480p resolution.
Playing Content
To play the content on YouTube, was very smooth. You can play videos at a maximum of 720 at 30FPS without any problems or lag, And this is the highest quality you can get.
Software
The Oukitel C21 Pro smartphone works on Android 11 with UI that has better gesture navigation controls, Dark Theme, and contains most of the features that come with the system, the most important of which is the presence of all Google services, Making the smartphone experience smoother and more personalized.
As I always say, the raw Android system is best for cheap devices, with a simple and smooth launcher for better performance, especially since it does not contain pre-installed apps or games, I really hate this because of the large number of ads, Thanks here it’s different.
Sound Quality
The sound on the C21 Pro is good, the volume is a bit high and lacks bass, but it is acceptable for playing games and watching movies in high quality.
Overall Performance
In sum, the performance on this phone is more than good as a cheap smartphone focused on daily use and playing games with medium settings and is equipped with a set of specifications and respectable features such camera, durability, and design make it an interesting experience.
Connectivity
Oukitel C21 Pro is a dual-SIM smartphone equipped with a SIM slot that accommodates two 4G nano-sim cards that support all bandwidth offerings of 4G and 3G and so on, so its expected that you will get wide coverage and good signal quality for making phone calls and accessing the Internet easily, In addition to having a MicroSD card on the same socket.
To connect to WiFi networks, the C21 Pro supports dual bandwidths of 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and of course, there is Bluetooth 5.0. That’s not all, there are also some basic sensors for a smartphone, including a gyroscope, accelerometers, and even an electronic compass.
Oukitel C21 Pro Battery And Charging Time
Oukitel C21 Pro has a built-in 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery that allows 7-9 hours of continuous use for surfing the Internet, Google, YouTube, and following social media, of course, the time is less when playing games and with moderate use, it will stay with you for a whole day on one charge it mostly takes about 4 hours to fully charge 4000mAh using Type-C with no support for wireless charging, but its absence in this category is normal, and the charging time seems long, but this capacity is not small and there is fast charging supports 10W is not very fast but better than the basic 5W. However, I can say that the battery was not bad.
For a regular user, the battery will easily last for a whole working day, depending on your usage such as the times you open the screen, and the type of applications you run, also it suffices for more than 7 consecutive hours of watching videos. however, its performance was good and this is mostly because it is equipped with stock Android 11 doesn’t have any pre-installed programs, even the interface is simple without any complications or processes in the background and this is what limits battery drain.
Conclusion
If you ask me if the Oukitel C21 Pro smartphone is worth buying or you can recommend, my answer is definitely yes, and this is due to the experience that it will give you, given that it is a low-cost smartphone and the price does not exceed $110, I think C21 Pro is good budget smartphones in 2021 with a stylish design and decent specifications in terms of the screen, cameras, and even the battery is acceptable, And all this does not mean that it is flawless because cannot watch Netflix in HD resolution. however, the C21 Pro will not disappoint you.
Oukitel C21 Pro Price And Where To Buy
The Oukitel C21 Pro Smartphone is currently available on the Aliexpress store and Banggood for a very good price So, don’t miss out on this great deal. And to view its price or buy it, you can access the offer by clicking on the store icon.
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Packaging Accessories
- OUKITEL C21 Pro Smartphone
- EU Charger
- Type-C Cable
- Silicone Case
- SIM Card Pin
- Quick Start Guide
- Screen Protector(Pre-applied)
Oukitel C21 Pro Specifications
Specification:
| Model | OUKITEL C21 Pro |
| Network | Other Area Version: 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 3G: WCDMA: B1/B8 4G: FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B19/B20 American Version: 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: FDD: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B12/B17/B25/B26/B28A/B28B/B66 SIM Card Slots: Dual SIM Dual Standby(2 Nano SIM Card or 1 Nano SIM Card + 1 TF Card) |
| Hardware | OS: Android 11.0 CPU: MT6762D Cortex A53 1.8GHZx8, 4x Cortex-A53+4x Cortex-A53, 4x A53(2.0GHZ)+4x A53(1.5GHZ) GPU: IMG GE8320 RAM: 4GB ROM: 64GB Card Extend: MicroSD, up to 256GB |
| Display | Display Size: 6.39-inch INCELL Punch Display Resolution: 720(GB) x 1560 pixels, HD+, 19.5:9 Screen Brightness: 400nit typictal, 350nit min Contrast: 800Min, 1000Typ |
| Rear Camera | Quad Rear Camera: 21MP+2MP+0.3MP 21MP Main Camera Sensor: IMX362 Optical Dimension: 1/3 inch Aperture:f/1.8 Wide Angle: 90° Focusing: Panorama 2MP Sensor: GC02M2 Optical Dimension: 1/5 inch Aperture: f/2.2 Wide Angle: 76° Focusing: Panorama 0.3MP Bokeh Camera LED Flash: YES |
| Front Camera | Front Camera: 8MP Sensor: OV8858 Optical Dimension: 1/4 inch Aperture: f/2.2 Wide Angle: 81° LED Flash: N0 Features: Beauty & Panorama |
| Language | Supports multi-language. (More details please refer to the screenshots) |
| Battery & Charging | Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh Battery Quick Charge: 10W(5V/2A) Charge Interface: Type-C Charger Type: EU Type |
| Other Features | WIFI: Support 2.4G/5G Bluetooth: 5.0 Positioning: GPS | Beidou | Glonass | Galileo Sensor: G-sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetism, Compass (magnetic) Unlock OTG: Yes RGB light: Yes NFC: No FM Radio: Yes Earphone Jack: Yes |
| Size & Weight | Product Size: 162*75*9mm Product Weight: 192g |
