# Rear-Mounted Speaker Smartphones Oukitel Unveils the World's Loudest Smartphone By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-loudest-smartphone References: [gizmochina](https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/03/06/oukitel-wp22-to-launch-in-march-as-the-worlds-loudest-smartphone/)  China-based mobile device manufacturer [Oukitel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp100-titan) is set to release the Oukitel WP22 in March, a device known as the world’s loudest smartphone to date. The Oukitel WP22 has IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H ratings, and features a 6.58-inch FHD+ display that produces a 90Hz refresh rate. Oukitel is famous for its [rugged handsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartphone1) and portable accessories. The design of the smartphone contains a speaker placed behind it. The smartphone speaker is described as the most powerful and loudest in the market, as it can produce audio power of up to 4W and a maximum output of 125 decibels (dB). This allows consumers to use the smartphone as a regular speaker for leisure activities in noisy environments. Additionally, the smartphone has a [large 10,000mAh battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-power-2), allowing it to last up to 52 days under particular conditions. The smartphone will be available for purchase on March 20. Image Credit: Oukitel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rear-mounted Speaker Smartphones:** The trend of placing speakers behind smartphones for louder audio. - **Rugged Smartphones:** The trend of producing rugged smartphones with enhanced features. - **Long-lasting Batteries:** The trend of improving battery life for smartphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile device industry has an opportunity to produce more innovative smartphones that offer high-quality audio and long-lasting battery life. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can meet the growing demand for rugged devices with enhanced features and louder audio. - **Portable Audio Speakers:** The portable audio speaker industry can face disruption as consumers may opt to use their smartphones as substitute speakers in noisy environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Loud Speaker Hybrid Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-smartphone.md) - [Ludicrously Loud Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loud-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Rugged Multifunctional Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp33-pro.md) - [Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp100-titan.md) - [Rugged Flashlight-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp26.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Modular Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp300.md) - [Premium Rugged 5G Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp210.md) - [Speaker-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-phone.md)