C Butler · 12/05/2025
Long-term test · 4 months of daily use
OUKITEL P1 is a budget phone that is hard to beat, with good cameras, smooth daily use and decent gaming, though charging is slow.
Likes- Good cameras for the price
- Smooth daily use with no lag
- Good gaming performance for a budget phone
- Expandable storage
Dislikes- 18 W charging is slow
- No headphone jack
- Gets slightly warm when gaming
Ash Does Tech · 19/04/2025
Hands-on review · display, camera, speaker and software tests
OUKITEL P1 is a fairly solid budget phone with a great display, though its software update support is uncertain.
Likes- Nice display and under-display fingerprint scanner
- Good daylight photos from the main camera
- Near-stock Android 14 with minimal bloatware
- Attractive design for the price
Dislikes- Uncertain software update support
- Only one camera is usable in practice
- Tiny bottom-firing speaker that is not very loud
- Selfie camera tops out at 1080p video
The Net Guy Reviews · 16/04/2025
Hands-on review · network, storage and screen tests
OUKITEL P1 is a decent phone that works, with an outstanding screen and expandable storage, though signal was weak at home.
Likes- Very bright AMOLED screen
- Expandable storage with microSD card in the second SIM slot
- Fast face and fingerprint unlock
- Accessories in the box, including a case and screen protectors
Dislikes- Supports only 4G LTE
- Weak signal in a basement and in a home with a metal roof
- Cameras and performance are ordinary overall
C Butler · 30/12/2024
Two-week review · daily use and unboxing
OUKITEL P1 is sleek, smooth and well priced for the essentials, though it lacks wireless charging, an IP rating and 5G.
Likes- Sleek, lightweight design with a premium feel
- Smooth performance and quick operation
- Good price for the features you need
- Clear AMOLED display with good colours
Dislikes- No wireless charging or IP rating
- No 4K video on front or rear cameras
- No 5G support
- Unclear whether OS updates will continue
C Butler · 12/05/2025
Long-term test · 4 months of daily use
OUKITEL P1 is a budget phone that is hard to beat, with good cameras, smooth daily use and decent gaming, though charging is slow.
Likes- Good cameras for the price
- Smooth daily use with no lag
- Good gaming performance for a budget phone
- Expandable storage
Dislikes- 18 W charging is slow
- No headphone jack
- Gets slightly warm when gaming
Ash Does Tech · 19/04/2025
Hands-on review · display, camera, speaker and software tests
OUKITEL P1 is a fairly solid budget phone with a great display, though its software update support is uncertain.
Likes- Nice display and under-display fingerprint scanner
- Good daylight photos from the main camera
- Near-stock Android 14 with minimal bloatware
- Attractive design for the price
Dislikes- Uncertain software update support
- Only one camera is usable in practice
- Tiny bottom-firing speaker that is not very loud
- Selfie camera tops out at 1080p video
The Net Guy Reviews · 16/04/2025
Hands-on review · network, storage and screen tests
OUKITEL P1 is a decent phone that works, with an outstanding screen and expandable storage, though signal was weak at home.
Likes- Very bright AMOLED screen
- Expandable storage with microSD card in the second SIM slot
- Fast face and fingerprint unlock
- Accessories in the box, including a case and screen protectors
Dislikes- Supports only 4G LTE
- Weak signal in a basement and in a home with a metal roof
- Cameras and performance are ordinary overall
C Butler · 14/02/2025
Long-term review · a month of daily use and five reasons to buy
OUKITEL P1 is still a very good budget phone and a bargain at this price, though OS updates are limited.
Likes- Large 256GB storage with microSD expansion
- NFC for payments and GPS for navigation
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- Fun to use as an everyday phone
Dislikes- Only two years of OS updates, unlike larger brands
- RAM expansion takes space from internal storage
C Butler · 16/01/2025
Long-term test · one month of daily use
OUKITEL P1 is recommended as a budget phone, with minor camera flicker and limited future updates to expect.
Likes- Smooth gaming performance in demanding titles
- Bright, attractive AMOLED display
- Good battery life and clear calls over Wi-Fi calling
- 2K video recording option
Dislikes- Flickering lines in video when filming in the dark
- Few security updates expected in the long run
C Butler · 30/12/2024
Two-week review · daily use and unboxing
OUKITEL P1 is sleek, smooth and well priced for the essentials, though it lacks wireless charging, an IP rating and 5G.
Likes- Sleek, lightweight design with a premium feel
- Smooth performance and quick operation
- Good price for the features you need
- Clear AMOLED display with good colours
Dislikes- No wireless charging or IP rating
- No 4K video on front or rear cameras
- No 5G support
- Unclear whether OS updates will continue
Tech Brothers · 09/11/2024
Hands-on review · benchmarks, games and camera tests
OUKITEL P1 is a good budget alternative with strong gaming, a decent camera and long battery life, though it is no iPhone rival.
Likes- Good benchmark results for the price
- Games launch and run on medium or low graphics
- Long battery life in a slim body
- Decent daytime photos and many shooting modes
Dislikes- Slow 18 W charging
- No stabilisation in video footage
- No ultra-wide camera
- Night photos look overlit
Critical Tech · 21/02/2025
Short review · design, display, performance and camera
OUKITEL P1 is a good low-cost phone with a strong display and camera, despite weak speakers and camera software.
Likes- Bright, smooth 120Hz AMOLED display
- Strong camera in well-lit conditions
- Plenty of memory and storage
- NFC for mobile payments
Dislikes- Single bottom speaker sounds less immersive
- Camera software needs optimisation
- Plastic back picks up fingerprints
C Butler · 17/12/2024
Unboxing and first impressions · face unlock, fingerprint and camera tests
OUKITEL P1 makes a very positive early impression, mainly thanks to its display and camera, with only minor quibbles.
Likes- Vivid AMOLED display with clear viewing angles
- Fast face unlock and in-screen fingerprint sensor
- Detailed 50MP photos and portrait mode
- Clear sound from the single speaker
Dislikes- Single bottom-firing speaker is easy to block
- Screen protector is designed for a punch hole, not the island