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FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250RAM capacity:20 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP

FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

3.1

Audio

3%

5.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 94%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

3.1

Audio

3%

5.1

Design

6.0
User score
User score
6.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.7 points, which is higher than 51.9% of smartphones.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.0
Brand name
FOSSiBOT
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G99
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor model which is slower than processors in 77.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
20 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 20 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% 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
108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 95.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.8 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 69% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
52.9 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 52.9 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
2.1 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
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
6.58 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 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
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 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
16,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 16,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 98.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
240 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 240 min which is slower than 98.6% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.8% of smartphones.
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
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
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
172 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 172 mm which is taller than 91.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
82.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 82.5 mm which is wider than 93% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
25.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 25.4 mm which is thicker than 99% of smartphones.
Weight
493 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 493 g which is heavier than 98.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
352,600 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 352,600 cm³ which is larger than 98.8% of smartphones.
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FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 12 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (20 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    20 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3.3x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (16,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    16,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 12 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (20 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    20 GB vs 8 GB
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 65.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    52.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 20 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 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
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3.3x larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (16,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    16,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 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 G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 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
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 178 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (240 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    240 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 2.51x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (493 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    493 g vs 196.2 g
  • 18% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    FOSSiBOT F102
    the average smartphone
    FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.78 vs 8).
    6.78 vs 8
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.05 vs 7.3).
    7.05 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 41.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (547 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    547 vs 942
  • 61.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,192 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,192 vs 3,115
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 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
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1,024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 44.6% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (547 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    547 vs 988
  • 28.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,817 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,817 vs 2,533
  • 10.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (9,603 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    9,603 vs 10,783
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    2.1 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 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
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 550 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    450 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 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
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 178 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (240 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    240 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2.51x heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (493 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    493 g vs 196.2 g
  • 17.1 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (25.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    25.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 6.5 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (82.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    82.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 8.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (172 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    172 mm vs 163.6 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.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 3.61x larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (352,600 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    352,600 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
HOCTvChannel
≈ estimated
19/01/2024
Hands-on review · water test, cameras and call quality
Verdict
FOSSiBOT F102 is a work tool for anyone who does not mind its size, with an average display and good but not exceptional cameras.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
22/09/2023
Hands-on review · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a bargain rugged phone with a huge battery and bright camping light, but at nearly 500g it is heavy to carry.
en.hoc.hu
15/01/2024
Hands-on test · Work phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a rugged work phone whose battery lasts about a week and can charge other devices, but it is big, heavy and weak on video.
smartzone.de
28/10/2023
Hands-on test · Rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a sturdy rugged phone with a bright torch, but its heavy body and poor sunlight screen are drawbacks.
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heise.de
04/12/2023
Summary of the review
Outdoor Phone Fossibot F102 Review - Heise/TechStage
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chinamobilemag.de
16/01/2024
Everyday test · Outdoor phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a well-built, metal-reinforced outdoor phone whose huge battery is its strongest point, but its weight and bulk make it tiring to carry daily.
android-user.de
08/02/2024
Review · Outdoor phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a rugged phone that lasts about five days on its 16500mAh battery, but its 495g weight and screen that struggles in sunlight are drawbacks.
nerdsheaven.de
28/04/2025
Review · Night-vision outdoor phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a heavy outdoor phone with a usable night-vision camera and a big battery, but weak sunlight visibility and no 5G hold it back.
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fossibot.fr
01/10/2024
Summary of the review
FOSSiBOT F102: My Review After Several Months
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global.techradar.com
22/09/2023
Review · Budget rugged phone
Verdict
The FOSSiBOT F102 is a heavy but affordable rugged phone whose huge battery and 3W camping light suit outdoor trips, though its camera lets it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB)

  • Massive 16,500mAh battery providing exceptional multi-day life
  • Highly durable build with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications for water and shock resistance
  • Powerful 495-lumen built-in camping light with multiple modes
  • High-quality 108MP main camera and 20MP night vision sensor for budget range
  • Smooth 6.58-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent value for money given the high RAM (up to 20GB with expansion) and storage

What customers don't like about FOSSiBOT F102 (20GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely heavy and bulky (approx. 495g), making it difficult for standard pocket carry
  • Lack of 4K video recording despite the high-resolution camera sensor
  • No wireless charging support
  • Streaming limited to 480p on apps like Netflix due to Widevine L3 certification
  • Lack of a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Slow 33W charging relative to the massive battery size

Verdict

The Fossibot F102 is a heavy-duty rugged smartphone powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core chipset, featuring 20GB of RAM (12GB physical plus 8GB virtual) and 256GB of internal storage expandable up to 2TB. Its most distinctive characteristic is the massive 16,500mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging and OTG reverse charging, paired with a specialized 495-lumen ultra-bright camping light and a 20MP infrared night vision camera. The device boasts a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a high-resolution camera system led by a 108MP main sensor. Its primary advantages include exceptional durability with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications, extreme battery longevity for remote adventures, and versatile outdoor tools like NFC and multi-system GPS. However, its significant weight of approximately 495g and bulky 25.6mm thickness make it cumbersome for everyday pocket use, and it lacks 5G connectivity and wireless charging.

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