More RAM and storage than most flagship phones
Xiaomi’s Mi MIX debuted over a year ago to mixed reviews, but the uniting factor was certainly the build. Oukitel is taking many cues from the Mi MIX’s design, with a similar boxy shape and the nearly non-existent bezels on 3 out of 4 sides. The biggest difference is in the materials and the price. For $200 or so, Oukitel is selling a phone that looks and feels nearly identical to Xiaomi’s far more expensive phone, all while offering features and processing power that’s ultra competitive at this price range. 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage is nothing to scoff at, and the metal and glass build of the phone will certainly make it seem like a far more expensive device. Is this the best phone for $200? Let’s take a look.Originally retailing for $299, the Oukitel MIX 2 is now selling for $199/£148/€166 in two colors: Blue or Black. The Oukitel MIX 2 features tiny bezels on the front with a 5.99-inch 18:9 (2:1) 1080 x 2160 resolution IPS LCD panel. The sizable chin underneath sports a SuperPix SP8407 ¼-inch 13-megapixel camera sensor with 1.12-micron pixel size and f/2.2 lens. The back features a main Samsung S5K3P3 ISOCELL 16-megapixel sensor 1.0-micron size pixels and f/2.0 lens, alongside a secondary 0.3-megapixel sensor for depth effects. A 2.3GHz MTK6757V MediaTek Helio P25 SoC is inside with a Mali-T880 GPU, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
A rather large 4,080mAh non-removable battery powers the phone, and Android 7.0 Nougat runs the show. 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band wireless is supported, and Bluetooth 4.2 is available as well. Dual nano-SIM support is available along with microSD card support up to 256GB in the same tray. A single microUSB port, 3.5mm audio jack and mono external speaker grace the outside of the phone. The Oukitel MIX 2 measures in at 75.1mm wide by 157.8mm tall and 8.8mm thin, weighing in at a hefty 207 grams.
As if $200 for these specs wasn’t already enough of a value, Oukitel packs in a good bit of extra in the box too. Underneath the phone you’ll find the usual SIM tray eject tool, a set of manuals and warranty pamphlets, as well as a USB type-A to microUSB cable and a wall charger. On the phone you’ll find pre-applied screen protectors on the front and back, keeping the glass in pristine condition for a long time. There’s also a clear TPU case already fitted to the phone, which protects the phone from minor falls and gives more grip than a glass and metal phone would.
Having essentially nonexistent side bezels and an extremely small top bezel, the larger chin at the bottom of the phone might be a bit alarming at first. In fact the top bezel is so small, Oukitel had to move the front-facing camera to the bottom bezel instead. This gives the front-facing camera a pretty awkward position when held in standard portrait mode, and the phone actually tells you to flip it over when taking selfies. The phone is slightly thicker than some others out there at 8.8mm, but it’s most offensive trait is likely the weight. While not exactly a brick, 207 grams is quite a bit heavier than the industry average of around 150-160 grams for phones of this size, and feels heavy no matter how you hold it. The polished, rounded edges of the phone are gorgeous though, and don’t feel slippery at all, except in very cold/dry weather. Both the front and back glass comes with screen protectors pre-installed, keeping the phone from getting overly scratched if a case isn’t used. The included thin clear TPU case will help protect against minor drops, but likely won’t save it if a nasty fall occurs.
Oukitel’s fingerprint scanner design and location is excellent, as it’s both a good shape in a good location on the back, as well as being recessed into the frame enough to make it easy to find. The dual-camera module on the back barely juts out of the frame about a millimeter or so, with the LED flash module located next to it. A single microUSB port sits at the bottom, flanked by two speaker grilles, but only one is actually a speaker. Up top you’ll find a 3.5mm audio jack, and on the right the volume rocker sits near the top edge of the phone, with the power button below it. These buttons are too far up for comfort, and are annoying to adjust while talking on the phone, but at least they’re both on the same side of the phone. This makes it easy to lay the phone on its edge for watching videos without pressing buttons, as only the SIM/microSD card tray is on the left.
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