# I tried out the Oukitel WP500 Ultra — a flagship rugged phone with a unique thermal camera, but an inflated price

> TechRadar Verdict The WP500 Ultra lives and dies on the thermal imaging, because the rest of this device couldn’t possibly justify costing $700. Maybe $550 or $600, but not $700.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/phone-communications/oukitel-wp500-ultra-rugged-phone-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a385520e8976fcb37ce014e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #gemini #ai #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a385520e8976fcb37ce014e

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