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Doogee BL Series

Doogee BL12000 ProProcessor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio P23 MT6763T, Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 5.99 inch, 6.00 inch
Weight: 0.21kg, 0.22kg, 0.275kg, 0.3kg
Price: 200, 250 euro
Average Score: 75.4% - good
Average of 18 scores (from 36 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 66%, features: 59%, display: 78%, mobility: 81%, workmanship: 74%, ergonomy: 64%, emissions: 95%

 

Doogee BL5000

Doogee is well known for producing solid all-rounder smartphones and the BL5000 is no exception. The BL5000 is another budget-friendly smartphone that’s been armed with a dual-camera setup (13MP + 13MP). It promises 2x times lossless zoom as well as a professional Bokeh effect mode to blur out the background. The Doogee BL5000 is certainly an interesting smartphone to grapple with. It’s no featherweight at 210 grams but there’s a reassuring sturdiness to the phone. The layer of Gorilla Glass 5 that’s been plonked on top certainly adds the thickness of phone (10.3mm). In terms of build quality, the side buttons are seated firmly, there’s a good vibration motor and the phone feels like a solid slab that isn’t going to break anytime soon. The battery cover has a super-reflective pearlescent design that really makes the BL5000 stand out. The 1080P (1080×1920) display is crisp and vivid, whites are neutral and viewing angles are good. Outdoors in direct sunlight, the screen performed exceptionally and was still easily viewable after turning the brightness up to full. The front of the screen curves a lot and creates a bubble-like surface that somehow feels retro in a good way. The Doogee BL5000 is one of the first phones to come pre-installed with Doogee UI 1.0, their own custom Android 7 software overlay. It also adds a local news feature on the left screen similar to Samsung’s own custom launcher. A couple of other software features hard-baked into the BL5000 are Screen Recording, available from the pull-down menu and also Eye Protection which reduces blue light.
 
While the MediaTek MT6750T is a low-end CPU it’s still fast enough to provide a responsive Android 7 experience. It’s been coupled with 4GBs of RAM and a decent 64GB of storage to help keep things running smoothly. In terms of gaming, it’s got the mid-range Mali-T860 MP2 which runs almost all Android games on medium or high graphics smoothly. Whilst gaming on the BL5000 it did warm up slightly, but not to an uncomfortable level. Thanks to the power efficient CPU and 5050mAh battery, it can power through a whole day very easily. This is an area where the BL5000 excels. The BL5000 has fast charging built-in and a 2amp fast charger included in the box. However, the battery is non-removable, which is a shame as the rear cover is plastic and would have been easy to implement. Also in the box, a user will find a standard Micro-USB cable, SIM pin, Instruction manual, warranty card, 2 amp fast charger 3.0 and another stupidly small screen protector. There’s also a clear plastic case that has port covers built in for the headphone jack and power port. The BL5000 is Doogee attempt to penetrate the mid-range dual camera market. This competes directly with the Xiaomi mi A1 and Huawei’s Nova 2i. However, the MediaTek processor and the custom OS might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Specifications

Doogee BL5000Notebook: Doogee BL5000
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.21kg
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Average Score: 74.33% - average

Average of 6 scores (from 14 reviews)

 

Reviews

78.3% Doogee BL5000 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
High-grade budget smartphone. On paper, the Doogee BL5000 has everything that an entry-level smartphone could ever dream of: a big battery, a high-resolution camera, lots of storage and a reasonably fast processor all at the entry-level price-point of 130 Euros (~$151). But can it also live up to high expectations?
72% Doogee BL5000 smartphone hands-on: A low-cost workhorse with curves
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
Overall, I got the feeling that this phone was not quite finished, and there was work to do on the UI and features before it was complete.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
72% Doogee BL5000 smartphone hands-on: A low-cost workhorse with curves
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
Overall, I got the feeling that this phone was not quite finished, and there was work to do on the UI and features before it was complete.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Doogee BL5000 Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
Doogee’s BL5000 is an attempt to providing consumers a solid daily driver that has a nice look, premium build, dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a large battery. However, some of these features just fail to hit it out of the ballpark like the under-utilized dual rear cameras and its poor blur effect and the weird battery management. On the bright side, it doesn’t ask much at Php8,999. We just hope that Doogee can iron out its flaws to make it stand out from the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2017
Doogee BL5000 Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
Doogee’s BL5000 is an attempt to providing consumers a solid daily driver that has a nice look, premium build, dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a large battery. However, some of these features just fail to hit it out of the ballpark like the under-utilized dual rear cameras and its poor blur effect and the weird battery management. On the bright side, it doesn’t ask much at Php8,999. We just hope that Doogee can iron out its flaws to make it stand out from the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2017
DOOGEE BL5000 Smartphone Premium Design with Big Battery Review in Details
Source: Igeekphone English Archive.org version
The Doogee BL5000 is a smartphone for those who appreciate the uniqueness of devices but are not ready to deny themselves a large battery and good hardware stuffing. Choose this phone, the cost of which is about $150, will definitely be for design. And there can not be contradictions here. As in our review for battery consumption. One full charge of the battery will be enough for 12 hours of viewing the video through the player or for two days of work with moderate loads. That was the review Unit ” DOOGEE BL5000 “! Offered Sabrina, From Doogee, Thank you very much. If you want to buy go on Lightinthebox and Get in Best Price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2017
DOOGEE BL5000 Smartphone Premium Design with Big Battery Review in Details
Source: Igeekphone English Archive.org version
The Doogee BL5000 is a smartphone for those who appreciate the uniqueness of devices but are not ready to deny themselves a large battery and good hardware stuffing. Choose this phone, the cost of which is about $150, will definitely be for design. And there can not be contradictions here. As in our review for battery consumption. One full charge of the battery will be enough for 12 hours of viewing the video through the player or for two days of work with moderate loads. That was the review Unit ” DOOGEE BL5000 “! Offered Sabrina, From Doogee, Thank you very much. If you want to buy go on Lightinthebox and Get in Best Price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2017

Foreign Reviews

73% Doogee BL5000
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
73% Doogee BL5000
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Análisis Doogee BL 5000: el móvil de ocho curvas y una gran batería
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; impressive design; compact size; good price. Negative: Weak processor; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2017
Análisis Doogee BL 5000: el móvil de ocho curvas y una gran batería
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; impressive design; compact size; good price. Negative: Weak processor; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2017
78% Recensione Doogee BL5000
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 77% mobility: 90% workmanship: 72% ergonomy: 72%
78% Recensione Doogee BL5000
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% performance: 75% features: 75% display: 77% mobility: 90% workmanship: 72% ergonomy: 72%
Wielki miks wszystkiego – recenzja Doogee BL5000
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Combined slot; no NFC; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2017
Wielki miks wszystkiego – recenzja Doogee BL5000
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Combined slot; no NFC; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2017

 

Doogee BL7000

Specifications

Doogee BL7000Notebook: Doogee BL7000
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.22kg
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Average Score: 76.86% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Doogee BL7000 smartphone review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
The Doogee BL7000 is unlike any mid-range phone you’ve seen, even those with large batteries, for two reasons. One is its attempt at a luxury phone look and, especially, feel. The other is its $160 price tag that almost makes you want to forget all its imperfections.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Doogee BL7000 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
It may not deliver on all its amazing-sounding specs, but the Doogee BL7000’s killer battery life makes it worthwhile.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Doogee BL7000 Review: a 5.5″ Smartphone With 7,060 mAh Battery (Sponsored by Lightinthebox)
Source: Igeekphone English Archive.org version
Doogee BL7000 is a smartphone that can withstand the demands of very demanding users. His battery at 7060 mAh is capable of holding a tube with the display on for a whole working day.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% Doogee BL7000 smartphone hands-on: An affordable phone with enterprise ambitions
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
All in all, the Doogee BL7000 is an affordable phone with a great battery and good security features. I like it a lot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Doogee BL7000 is an affordable smartphone with a huge battery and nice hardware [Review]
Source: Beta News English Archive.org version
The phone is not perfect though: there’s no NFC, there’s no 802.11ac, no USB Type-C, no notification lights, no oleophobic coating and you will need to use the proprietary charger in order to get fast charge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2017
85% Doogee BL7000
Source: IT Pro Portal English Archive.org version
If you can live with the brand’s name and proudly say, I own a Doogee, then the BL7000 has a lot to offer especially if you want a device that can last more than 24 hours under very heavy load.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

78% Doogee BL7000 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 85% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Doogee BL 7000: análisis de un móvil que presume de batería
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; great built quality; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2017
72% Recensione Doogee BL7000: un mostro di batteria, e non solo (?)
Source: Chimera Revo Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 75% features: 70% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 65%
Óriási akkumulátorral érkezik a DOOGEE BL7000
Source: KinaTech HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; metal case; great built quality; good hardware; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2017

 

Doogee BL12000

Specifications

Doogee BL12000Notebook: Doogee BL12000
Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 6.00 inch, 18:9, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.3kg
Price: 200 euro
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Average Score: 62% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

62% Doogee BL12000
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 62% performance: 50% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
Doogee BL12000
Source: ChinaMobileMag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2018
Doogee BL 12000: análisis de una batería pegada a un móvil
Source: FAQsAndroid Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large battery capacity. Negative: Heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2018
Recensione Doogee Bl12000
Source: Notebook Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; compact size; nice performance; decent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2018
Обзор Doogee BL12000. Батареи хватит на неделю
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; long battery life; nice performance; good display; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/11/2018

 

Doogee BL9000

Specifications

Doogee BL9000Notebook: Doogee BL9000
Processor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio P23 MT6763T
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Display: 5.99 inch, 2:1, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.275kg
Price: 250 euro
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Average Score: 77% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

78.9% Doogee BL9000 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
This "Doogee" bag is full of sustenance. How do you fit a gigantic battery into a smartphone? The Chinese manufacturer Doogee has no qualms with simply making the smartphone bigger. At a thickness of 1.4 cm (0.55 inches), the BL9000 contains a 9000 mAh battery and has quite a bit more to offer. Read on to find out what else the Doogee BL9000 has in store.

Foreign Reviews

77% Doogee BL9000
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
77% Doogee BL9000
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Doogee BL9000: Akku-Riese im Test
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very long time battery; nice display; decent performance. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2018
Doogee BL9000: Akku-Riese im Test
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very long time battery; nice display; decent performance. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2018
Обзор Doogee BL9000. Для длительного использования
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; large battery capacity; nice display; big screen. Negative: Relatively thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2018
Обзор Doogee BL9000. Для длительного использования
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; large battery capacity; nice display; big screen. Negative: Relatively thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2018

 

Doogee BL12000 Pro

Specifications

Doogee BL12000 ProNotebook: Doogee BL12000 Pro
Processor: Mediatek Helio 20 Helio P23 MT6763T
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Display: 6.00 inch, 18:9, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.3kg
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Foreign Reviews

Doogee BL12000 Pro: Das Powerbank-Smartphone im Test
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; extreme battery life. Negative: Relatively heavy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2018

 

Comment

Doogee:

Doogee Mobile Limited Company is a small Chinese manufacturer that produces smartphones under the Doogee brand. The brand is one of the oldest among the classic Chinese cell phones and has existed since 2013. Doogee itself claims to have been founded in Spain, but this is just a marketing trick. Doogee is known for its rugged and outdoor-ready smartphones.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

ARM Mali-G71 MP2: Integrated GPU that can be found e.g. in the Mediatek Helio P23 SoC with 700 or 770 MHz clock speed. Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 11 FL11_1 and RenderScript.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Mediatek:

MT6750: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.

Mediatek Helio 20:

Helio P23 MT6763T: ARM-based octa core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 1.65 GHz for power efficiency and 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3-2.5 GHz) for smartphones and tablets.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.00:

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


No weight comment found (one expected)!


75.4%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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