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FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.45 inchesMain camera megapixels:24 MP & 5 MP & 0.3 MP

FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
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Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of smartphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
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Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

4.5

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

1.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 87%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 70%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

4.5

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

1.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

5.5
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 77.3% of smartphones.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
FOSSiBOT
Processor model
MediaTek Helio A20
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio A20 processor model which is slower than processors in 97.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
24 MP & 5 MP & 0.3 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 24 MP & 5 MP & 0.3 MP which is lower than that of 84% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 96.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
39.3 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 39.3 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 53.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.28 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.28 µm which is larger than in 92.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 0.1% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.45 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.45 inches which is smaller than the screens of 97.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1440 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1440 px which is lower than that of 97.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Pixel density
295 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 295 ppi which is lower than that of 77.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
10,600 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 10,600 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 95.9% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
155.7 mm
This smartphone has a height of 155.7 mm which is shorter than 90.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76.2 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.2 mm which is wider than 56.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
20.4 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 20.4 mm which is thicker than 98% of smartphones.
Weight
350 g
This smartphone weighs 350 g which is heavier than 94.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
235,600 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 235,600 cm³ which is larger than 94.9% of smartphones.
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FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.12x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 0.48 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.3 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.28 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 7.9 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (155.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    155.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 22.8% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (39.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    39.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.74x cheaper
    FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 1.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    FOSSiBOT F101
    the average smartphone
    FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.12 vs 8.000).
    8.12 vs 8
  • 49.2% more popular
    FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.11 vs 5.4).
    8.11 vs 5.44
  • 0.48 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.3 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.28 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 22.8% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (39.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    39.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.12x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10600 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    10,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 7.9 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (155.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    155.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio A20 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio A20 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio A20 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio A20 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 71.4% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 14 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 56.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Lacks big.LITTLE architecture
    This smartphone does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average smartphone does. 98.4% of smartphones use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This smartphone supports fewer CPU threads than the average smartphone (4 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.0.
    1.2 vs 2.0
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (24 MP & 5 MP & 0.3 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    24 MP & 5 MP & 0.3 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 1.22 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.45 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1440 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1440 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 33.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (440 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    440 nits vs 660 nits
  • 25.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (295 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    295 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 78.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (350 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    350 g vs 196.2 g
  • 12.1 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (20.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    20.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 2.41x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (235600 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    235,600 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Massive 10,600mAh battery providing multi-day life and power bank functionality
  • Exceptionally loud 123dB speaker suitable for noisy environments
  • Rugged IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications for extreme durability
  • Affordable pricing, often cited as excellent value for money
  • Compact 5.45-inch display compared to other bulky rugged phones
  • Innovative secondary rear display for notifications and selfies (Pro model)

What we don't like about FOSSiBOT F101 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Heavy and bulky weight (350g) makes it less pocket-friendly
  • Modest processing power (Helio P22/A22) can lead to unresponsiveness or lag
  • Camera quality can be inconsistent, with reports of blurring in some conditions
  • Touchscreen can become unresponsive when wet or in rain
  • Slow 18W charging speed for such a large capacity battery
  • Incompatible with major US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and Cricket

Verdict

The Fossibot F101 (4GB + 64GB) is a rugged smartphone running Android 12, primarily built for harsh environments and extended outdoor use. It is certified with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H ratings, making it resistant to water (up to 1.5m depth), dust, drops (up to 1.5m), and extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C. Key hardware specifications include a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a 720 x 1440 resolution, a MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core 2.0GHz processor, and a triple rear camera system (24MP main, 5MP macro, 0.3MP bokeh lens). A primary feature is its massive 10,600mAh battery with 18W fast charging and OTG reverse charging, which can act as a power bank, along with an exceptionally loud 123dB rear speaker. While praised for its outstanding durability, impressive battery life (lasting days on a single charge), and loud speaker, some user reviews indicate that the camera quality is poor and the performance can feel slow or struggle with intensive tasks.

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