Oukitel RT3 Pro in the test: compact outdoor tablet with LTE from 185 euros

Outdoor tablets are exotic among disk computers. The devices feature a particularly robust housing that can withstand drops and is dust and waterproof. This makes these robust tablets interesting for outdoor fans for vacations at the campsite, for consuming media at the pool or beach, or while hiking. These devices are of interest in construction sites, warehouses, gardening or forestry, as well as for rescue workers.

Oukitel RT3 Pro is a compact outdoor tablet with a diagonal of 8 inches. This makes the device interesting for those who want to carry it with them often. This makes it a good choice as an e-book reader or mobile navigation device, thanks to GPS and LTE.

With dimensions of 207 × 134 × 13.9 mm, the Oukitel RT3 Pro is the size of a paperback book. It’s a bit thicker than a traditional 8-inch tablet, but we still think it’s suitable for an outdoor device. The design completely resembles an outdoor smartphone (best list) with a rubberized housing. The corners have been additionally reinforced and the rounded corners of the display hint at an octagonal appearance. The USB-C port also has a rubber stopper, and the rear camera is embedded almost flat. However, the RT3 Pro is quite heavy and at 538 grams it weighs as much as a 10-inch tablet.

The Oukitel RT3 Pro is sturdy enough against shocks and impacts and comes with the mandatory US Army MIL-STD-810H certification. According to the manufacturer, it can survive drops onto hard surfaces from a height of approximately 1.5 meters. We threw it around the office a few times and nothing happened to the tablet. It is also waterproof and dustproof to IP68. It can survive in fresh water to a depth of 1.5 meters for about 30 minutes. According to the manufacturer, the tablet is also designed for temperatures ranging from -20 degrees to 55 degrees Celsius.

The diagonal of the LCD with IPS panel is 8 inches. The resolution isn’t very high at 1280×800 pixels, but it’s not as significant on smaller displays as it is on larger displays. However, full HD is not possible; The pixels are still visible to the eye at 188 ppi (pixels per inch). The screen-to-body ratio is at a good level of 88 percent. There’s no support for Widevine Level 1, which limits playback to SD quality on streaming services like Netflix. With an HD display, it’s not as bad as it is with larger tablets.

Image quality is appropriate for the price, although colors and contrast could be sharper. The maximum brightness of 500 cd/m² is quite high for a tablet. This means the screen remains largely legible outdoors. However, if the sun falls directly on the screen, this becomes difficult as the display is highly reflective – as is the case with all tablets in this price range.

Surprisingly, there are two lenses and an LED flash on the back. However, only one lens with 16 megapixels (f/2.0) is really relevant; The second lens with 0.3 megapixels is responsible for the depth of field for the Bokeh effect and hence it is more of an ornament. The main camera sensor is Sony OV16880. An 8-megapixel lens with Sony IMX219 sensor is used as the front camera.

The setup is like that of a cheap entry-level smartphone – which is also common with cheap tablets. During the day, the main camera still takes good photos that are suitable for much more than snapshots. However, there is clearly room for improvement when it comes to image detail, sharpness and dynamic range. Selfies also look a bit dull and blurry. Videos in Full HD resolution at 30 fps (frames per second) are possible with both lenses.

The eight-core MediaTek G81 ensures adequate performance in everyday life, but it’s no rocket. The system responds very quickly to input, and stuttering is limited. At around 7500 points, the performance in PCMark isn’t particularly high, but it’s in solid middle territory for inexpensive tablets. Performance is also adequate for casual games, but falls short for graphics-heavy games, as evidenced by 3Dmark’s Wild Life score of 600.

The memory size is a massive 128 GB, and it also has 4 GB RAM. Navigation is also possible using GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo and according to GPS testing, is very accurate at 2 meters. A modem for LTE is also integrated; Dual SIM operation is also possible, a microSD card can also be used to expand the memory. The rest is standard: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC for home networks. The Type-C port only supports USB 2.0, which is normal even in this price range.

Oukitel RT3 Pro comes to buyers with Android 14 and almost unchanged user interface. The only thing that’s missing is the app drawer. Some tricks typical of outdoor equipment can also be found: the app called Tool Bag includes, among other things, a spirit level, a digital plumb bob, a compass and a sound meter.

At the time of testing in late October, the patch is dated August. It’s no longer up to date, but it’s not terribly out of date either. It is difficult to predict how often updates will occur. Oukitel does not provide any information on this. However, you should not expect regular software support.

The battery capacity is approximately 5150 mAh. In the battery test, we achieved more than 10 hours of battery life, which is a good value for a compact tablet of this capacity. However, it takes about 2 hours to charge with the included 10-watt power adapter.

The brand new Oukitel RT3 Pro can be pre-ordered from today on the manufacturer’s store. Shipping will start from November 1st. with code new30 The price of the tablet is currently around 185 euros,

The Oukitel RT3 Pro is a cheap and good option for users looking for a compact but sturdy outdoor tablet. With its 8-inch display, it remains convenient and offers high brightness, making it easy to read outside – as long as the sun doesn’t shine directly on it. It also has LTE and GPS, making it a versatile choice for use on the go, whether as an e-book reader, navigation device, or media device for outdoor adventures. Battery life of around 10 hours is solid, even if charging takes a little longer.

However, the resolution of displays can be higher and cameras meet more basic standards. MediaTek’s eight-core processor is enough for everyday tasks and casual games, but demanding apps push the tablet to its limits. The software is based on Android 14, so regular updates are probably not expected. for just 185 euros The RT3 Pro is an interesting offering for outdoor fans looking for an affordable, well-protected tablet for simple applications.