Review and testing of the DOOGEE X5 MAX Pro smartphone. Doogee X5 - Technical characteristics Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

The DooGee X5 phone is a unique Chinese budget device that has caused a huge stir among fans inexpensive smartphones thanks to the optimal balance between a set of unique functions and an affordable price.

Chinese ultra-budget processor
The quad-core 32-bit processor is energy efficient. Volume RAM is 1 GB, user volume is up to 8 GB.
The processor of this device is ARM Cortex-A7, 1300 MHz. The graphics quality is ensured by a single-core graphics processor represented by the ARM Mali-400 MP1.

Smartphone screen
The display of this unique Chinese phone is 5 inches, the screen resolution is HD 1280 x 720 pixels. The smartphone has good viewing angles and a good amount of brightness. Dualtouch is able to recognize two simultaneous touches. Not all cheap smartphones can boast of such parameters.

Device memory capabilities
DooGee X5 has a MicroSD slot with the ability to use a card up to 32 GB. The device easily supports working with cards microSD memory and microSDHC.

Features of the camera of the Chinese ultra-budget smartphone
The rear camera is 5 MP, which software stretches the photo to 8 MP (but the quality does not get any better). Good pictures can only be taken in good lighting. A pleasant surprise is the bright LED backlight, which allows you to photograph any object in the dark. The smartphone has a bright LED flash. The front camera has a resolution of 2 MP. Despite the fact that the phone has an average quality video camera, the output is files with good stereo sound.

Communication Options
The manufacturer has provided the ability to support DooGee X5 networks 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz). Dual-sim system is standard, capable of dual standby mode.

Operating system characteristics
The operating system of the device is represented by the DooGee interface, which was developed based on ANDROID 5.1.

Number of supported SIM cards
The phone supports the function Dual sim(3D only). The SIM card slots are located very well.

DooGee X5 battery capabilities
This smartphone is surprisingly powerful lithium ion battery, so the phone can work up to 72 hours in standby mode. Its capacity is 2200 mAh.
This device is also interesting to techno-maniacs because of its high-quality build, which not all Chinese phones can boast of.

Important little things
And a couple more important nuances that cannot be ignored - the phone has a curved design, the body of which is made of high-strength polycarbonate. The latter prevents scratches from appearing mechanical impact on the body.
Today, this unique budget smartphone is available in two color options - “back” and “white”. Its thickness is only 9 mm. The weight of DooGee X5 with battery is 165 grams.


The DooGee X5 phone today is one of the best budget options, which still (despite the emergence of competitors) confidently continues to hold a leading position among inexpensive Chinese smartphones.

This is the official instruction for DOOGEE X5 in Russian, which is suitable for Android 5.1. If you have updated your DOOGEE smartphone to a more recent version or “rolled back” to an earlier one, then you should try others detailed instructions instructions for use, which will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user instructions in question-answer format.

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Settings-> About phone:: Android version (a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter egg") ["Out of the box" Android OS version - 5.1].

We continue to configure the smartphone

How to update drivers on DOOGEE

You need to go to "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel version"

How to enable Russian keyboard layout

Go to the section "Settings->Language and input->Select language"

How to connect 4g or switch to 2G, 3G

"Settings-> More-> Mobile network-> Data transfer"

What to do if you turned it on child mode and forgot my password

Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"

Settings->Display:: Auto-rotate screen (uncheck)

How to set a melody for an alarm clock?

Settings->Display->Brightness->right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).

Settings->Battery->Energy Saving (check the box)

Enable display of battery charge status as a percentage

Settings->Battery->Battery Charge

How to transfer phone numbers from a SIM card to the phone memory? Importing numbers from a SIM card

1. Go to the Contacts app
2. Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
3. Select where you want to import contacts from -> “Import from SIM card”

How to add a contact to the blacklist or block a phone number?

How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)

1. You can contact the operator
2. Or read the instructions for

How to set a ringtone for a subscriber so that each number has its own melody

Go to the Contacts application -> Select the desired contact -> click on it -> open the menu (3 vertical dots) -> Set ringtone

How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?

Go to Settings->Language and input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Vibration response of keys (uncheck or uncheck)

How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?

Read the instructions for

How to find out which processor is on the X5?

You need to look at the characteristics of the X5 (link above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz.

Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging

If there is no "For Developers" item?

Follow the instructions

Settings->Data transfer->Mobile traffic.
Settings->More->Mobile network->3G/4G services (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)

How to change or add input language on the keyboard?

Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages ​​(check the box next to the ones you need)

CHARACTERISTICS:

Mediatek MT6580 quad-core processor, 1.3 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- 8 GB of internal memory with memory card support
- 5-inch IPS display with HD resolution
- 5 MP and 2 MP cameras

Two SIM card slots (microSIM)
- Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, WiFi
- 2400 mAh battery
— price: up to $60

DESIGN

There is no need to talk about some design for fifty bucks - the plastic is cheap, appearance severe. We have a rectangular angular plastic tile. The case length was 142 mm, width 72 mm, thickness of the smartphone 9 mm. The weight of the device including the battery is 165 g.

Smart comes with already pasted on the screen protective film. Above the display are light and proximity sensors, a hearing speaker and front camera. Under screen 3 touch buttons, which do not have backlighting. There is no event indicator on the phone.

The conversational microphone and the main speaker are located at the bottom. The audio jack and microUSB connector are on the top.

The power and volume control buttons are located on the right side. They press clearly and there are no complaints about them.

The cover of the Doogee X5 is made of matte plastic, but this does not save us from the appearance of numerous stains on it. Perhaps this would be better in the white version, but the black version is very easily soiled. But because The model is already very popular, there probably won’t be any problems with bumpers and cases for this phone.

The lid itself fits tightly and confidently on the body. The build quality is quite normal.

DISPLAY

A 5-inch IPS display with HD resolution for this price is just a gift. Yes, it has an air gap, but only the most inveterate optimists could expect an OGS screen here. Overall, for a smartphone at this price, the display here is very decent. Pixelation is not visible, the brightness margin is decent, and viewing angles are good. Images look sharp and the color reproduction is pleasing to the eye.

Yes, the touch can recognize no more than 2 simultaneous touches. But this is far from the worst dual touch I've ever seen. Scaling is carried out correctly, including when placing fingers in the same vertical plane. There were no problems with game controls.

HARDWARE AND PERFORMANCE

The 4-core 32-bit processor MTK6580 appeared not so long ago and the Doogee X5 was one of the first devices with it on board. The processor operates at frequencies up to 1.3 GHz and is a typical budget solution. If we compare it with the outgoing MTK6582, then the 6580 seemed to me more energy efficient and slightly more productive in games. The graphics chip used is MALI 400MP.

The amount of RAM was 1 GB. User memory is 8 GB, of which 4.5 GB is available to us. Of course, there is a slot for memory cards.

In the AnTuTu test, the Doogee X5 scores just over 20,000 points, which is the norm for modern budget smartphones. This hardware allows you to comfortably play not too demanding games. In more advanced games with better graphics, the FPS level may drop, but nevertheless, the smart device allows you to play such hits as WOT BLITZ, Modern Combat 5, Real Racing 3, etc. at low graphics settings.

There are no problems with playing FullHD video if the bitrate of the video files is not sky-high. In general, it is quite working hardware, the performance of which will be sufficient for all basic tasks.

As for various sensors, the Sensor Box program tells us that the Doogee X5 has an accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, sound, gyroscope and magnetic sensor on board.

OS AND INTERFACE

The undoubted advantage of Doogee X5 is the presence of the latest and most optimized version of Android 5.1 Lollipop. The stock interface has nice translucent icons, small set pre-installed themes and various widgets. There is nothing special about this interface and it is quite convenient to work with it. On the new smartphone, nothing slows down or glitches.

Over-the-air software updates are provided and these updates actually come out. In my case, the smart phone arrived with firmware version V09 dated August 28. When connected to the Internet, the device notified me that it wanted to download a software update in the form of version V10, dated August 31 of this year. I didn’t refuse him, I agreed, after which the phone was updated correctly.

The smart device cannot boast of any unique functions. I would like to note the presence of a guest mode, which allows you to hide contacts, photos and other personal information from prying eyes. It is possible to quickly access various phone functions. For example, we draw the letter “W” on the locked screen and immediately get to the window with SMS messages or double tap and turn on the screen. However, this functionality can now be found in most smartphones. And using this quick access is not entirely convenient, because in your pocket the phone begins to live its own life.

There is also an option in the settings where you can enable gesture control.

The level of Russification of the interface is quite sufficient; only minor functions remain untranslated, such as the aforementioned gesture control or quick access functionality. Everything basic is in Russian.

In the stock firmware, only the most necessary programs, plus two third-party keyboards, the Xender application for file sharing and the Documents To Go program for working with documents. Play Store also preinstalled.

NAVIGATION, SOUND AND COMMUNICATION

GPS was a pleasant surprise. When the Doogee X5 first started navigation, it found a dozen satellites in less than 1 minute. There is no GLONASS support here. But the device catches GPS satellites with a bang, so it will definitely cope with the work as a navigator.

Reception quality WiFi signal no worse than in more expensive smartphones. Anywhere in a 3-room apartment, the phone can pick up the network normally.

I've come across reviews that the earpiece is not of very high quality. I can’t confirm this - in my case everything is fine - and I hear well, and I can be heard perfectly. But if there is still wheezing in the speakers, they say that sometimes turning off the BesLoundness mode in the sound settings helps.

The multimedia speaker produces very good sound. Of course, the inscription under the cover “3D Stereo Sound” is complete nonsense, but nevertheless, the sound of the main speaker is not only loud, but also relatively clear even at high volume levels. Of course, you won’t get bass from it, but for a budget employee the speaker is still not bad.

4G networks are not supported, only 2G and 3G. Both slots are designed for micro SIM cards glasses and, traditionally, they are placed above the battery.

CAMERAS

In this regard, the smartphone stars from the sky are not enough. The settings are all standard, there is detection of faces and smiles, preset shooting programs and minimal manual settings. The 5-megapixel main camera software stretches photos to 8 megapixels, but their quality, of course, does not improve from this. The detailing is weak, and more or less watchable pictures can only be taken in good lighting. So in terms of the main camera, everything is simple - no matter how much money you paid for the phone, you received such a camera.

But I was pleased with the bright LED backlight. With its help, you can photograph an object in the dark at close range, and it works great as a flashlight.

The front camera is 2 megapixel with interpolation up to 5 megapixels. And I'll tell you, I expected less from her. Of course, its main purpose in this device is video communication. But with good lighting, you can even try to take some selfies for Odnoklassniki or Vkontakte with its help. So the front camera is even more or less here.

Doogee X5 can shoot video in FullHD resolution. However, the video quality is still frankly low-cost even despite the high resolution. The output is 3GP files with stereo sound and a frequency of 30 fps.

SOURCE PHOTO AND VIDEO FROM DOOGEE X5 CAMERAS

AUTONOMY

The tester showed that during charging from 0% to 100%, the battery absorbed approximately 2050 mA. In short, you can count on 2000 honest mAh here. And in principle this is not bad.

In real-life operating conditions, a smartphone should last for a whole day, unless, of course, you stare at the screen for hours on end. For example, if we compare the autonomy with its budget brother Doogee Nova Y100X, then the Doogee X5 has much better battery life. Still, it is noticeable that this new budget processor uses battery power much more efficiently than the old MT6582. Yes, and Android 5.1 does its job. In general, the autonomy here is normal for a budget employee and the charge level does not melt before your eyes, as happened in some models from this manufacturer.

Under heavy loads of the AnTuTu Battery Test application, 80% of the charge was consumed in 2 hours 10 minutes. The program awarded the smartphone almost 3,500 points. I also note that the battery discharges evenly, which allows us to roughly predict the time remaining until the battery is completely discharged.

VERDICT

Of course, one could find fault with this phone, one could look for shortcomings in it and scold it for some shortcomings. It would be possible... if it didn't cost 50 and a penny of dollars. But for this money, I assure you that you won’t find anything better on sale now. Doogee X5 earns back every ruble paid for it, every penny. Therefore, my verdict will be unequivocal - this is an excellent budget phone and at this price it simply has no competitors. And don't forget that it has an older brother, Doogee X5 Pro, which is a copy of the X5, but has a 64-bit processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of user memory, support for 4G networks and a price tag of around 80 bucks. Links to where to buy both of these models are provided below.

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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72.2 mm (millimeters) 7.22 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.84 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	143 mm (millimeters) 14.3 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.63 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	8.8 mm (millimeters) 0.88 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	130 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.59 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	90.86 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.52 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek MT6580
Process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and is much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	2
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transfer.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	66.97% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	Full Lamination Technology 460 cd/m²

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode
	Interpolated resolution - 8 MP

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2400 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	11 o'clock (clock) 660 min (minutes) 0.5 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	90 h (hours) 5400 min (minutes) 3.8 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	90 h (hours) 5400 min (minutes) 3.8 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (USA) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.42 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	1.341 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Everyone, when choosing a smartphone (and making any other purchase), wants to purchase the best, top-end model. But this is not always possible for the most prosaic reasons - the prices for such gadgets in the current situation are simply astronomical. So you have to make a compromise, choosing the most suitable option among devices in the mid-range, budget and ultra-budget segments. Just a representative of the latter came to us for review.

What is this?

DOOGEE X5 Max is a purebred chinese smartphone. With a price in our stores of around 2,000 hryvnia (approximately ten percent of the average cost of a flagship phone), it is equipped seriously enough to compete on an equal footing with mid-level models from AAA manufacturers (or even emerge victorious from such a comparison). There is a 4000 mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, Android 6.0, support for two SIM cards, a gigabyte of RAM and many other goodies.

What's in the box?

While most manufacturers reduce size and simplify packaging under the banner of caring for the environment, DOOGEE simply saves on it. Agree, it’s better to get a less pretentious box than a smartphone with Bluetooth 3.0 instead of 4.0. The smartphone's equipment is minimal, although not exactly budget-friendly. At least for charger DOOGEE did not skimp - judging by the markings, it is designed for a current of one ampere. This is especially true when you consider the large capacity of the battery used in the gadget.

What does DOOGEE X5 Max look like?

What else they saved on when creating the DOOGEE X5 Max smartphone was the design and materials. The appearance of the device, frankly speaking, is not outstanding - an unpretentious variation on the theme of the now popular “black rectangle with a silver border” solution. The designers tried to reduce the noticeable fullness of the case by making this border narrower, but the weight of under 200 grams is not able to hide such tricks. The edging, of course, is not metal, but made of painted plastic. There are no retractable hatches on the side ends. Slots for SIM cards and memory cards are hidden behind a removable back cover.

The front panel is completely covered with glass and factory adhesive film. The latter has moderate oleophobicity and a noticeable “mirror” effect when viewed from the side. You can consider it an additional measure to protect your private data from individuals who like to look at the screens of other people's smartphones.

The DOOGEE X5 Max uses matte plastic for the back panel. It should look good in your hand. But if your palms are dry, the phone becomes slippery, like a wet bar of soap. Even with a cursory examination of the device’s appearance, it is impossible not to notice that in addition to the usual camera and flash, on the rear panel there is also one of the smartphone’s attractions - a fingerprint scanner (still a rare option for devices in this price segment).

Having squeezed the DOOGEE X5 Max smartphone in your hands, you begin to suspect that the edging is still metal - it is very resistant to external influences. The answer lies within. Looking into the battery compartment, you notice the aluminum frame hidden inside. It is this that provides the body with solidity and additional stability.

How is his screen?

The five-inch screen uses an IPS panel with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Between the matrix and protective glass There is an air gap, which slightly impairs screen readability in the sun. The backlight level has a more noticeable effect on readability. In this smartphone, at maximum power it is not very high, so under bright light, the colors on it fade noticeably. But the minimum brightness level is very comfortable when using the device at night. But the screen still has one noticeable drawback. Not even at the screen itself, but at the touchpad - it only detects two touches. In most programs this is not so critical, but in games there may simply not be enough “controls”.

Does DOOGEE X5 Max have enough performance?

The MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor used in the DOOGEE X5 Max phone does not boast of extreme power. This is clearly visible in the tests. But in everyday use, slowdowns are noticeable only in toys (although playing Asphalt 8 with light slow mo is a pleasure - you navigate all turns perfectly). A gigabyte of RAM is more than enough for everyday activities. On average system, clients social networks and Skype eat up about 79% of RAM. So there remains a constant supply of 200 megabytes of RAM.

What is the operating system version of DOOGEE X5 Max?

This model is new enough that we immediately get Android M. The basic interface is slightly modified - the list of programs is not displayed on several screens, but with a scrolling ribbon. Otherwise, we have ordinary Android.

Although if you delve deeper into the settings, it becomes clear that the operating system Quite a lot of nice features have been added. So the options included a QR code scanner (which is usually installed as a separate program), a tool for setting up a fingerprint scanner, a turbo download mode, smart gestures and smart unlocking.

What do these options give us? A QR code scanner is not required in a special presentation. Therefore, let's move on to setting up the biometric scanner. To use it, you must first set up unlocking using a PIN code or graphic password. The process of registering a fingerprint is relatively long - you need to swipe your finger over the scanner many times so that the program can obtain the most complete information. In the future, this allows her to “recognize” your papillary pattern at any inclination and direction of finger movement. In addition to unlocking a smartphone, a fingerprint can also serve as a key to access programs or websites. In this case, you also need to set an additional PIN code for “emergency” access without fingerprints. The scanner can also be used to control some programs (simple one-button actions, such as switching tracks, or like a camera shutter button).

Turbo downloading is an interesting function, but in our realities it is not yet relevant. Its essence is that when downloading files from the Internet, both the mobile Internet and Wi-Fi are used simultaneously, summing up the bandwidth of both channels. But this only makes sense on 4G networks. The speed increase from connecting to a 3G channel is not worth the money spent on mobile traffic money.

Smart gestures are close in practicality to using a fingerprint scanner to control programs. With this option, the same swipes and scrolls are available, only not by touching the scanner, but by waving your palm in front of the front camera and proximity sensor.

But smart unlocking is a really interesting feature. Usually, to call a program or perform an action, you need to “wake up” the screen and only then launch the desired program. And with “smart unlocking” the application is launched directly from the inactive screen. It is enough to draw the desired symbol on the switched off display and we immediately find ourselves in the program we need. Unfortunately, there is no way to independently set a pair from the application and the activation sign - their set is preset and cannot be changed or expanded. On the list basic programs systems: camera, web browser, file manager, music player and phone. In addition, “smart unlocking” allows you to control music playback, as well as “wake up” the phone by double tapping the screen.

Are there many pre-installed programs?

I'm glad that DOOGEE did not overload the smartphone with unnecessary software. The basic package contains only Google services and a couple of its programs. Moreover, their selection was so severe that there was no place even for a weather widget. Of course, this is not a problem on a smartphone, because you can always install the program of your favorite weather service.

What programs, according to DOOGEE, turned out to be so useful that they were able to get into the firmware? In addition to a keyboard with support for Burmese and other Asian languages, we get office suite Documents To Go, a program for separating work and home accounts Parallel Space and a proprietary file sharing utility DG Xender.

Actually, the last two programs are of greatest interest. Parallel Space allows you to keep multiple accounts in the same program on your smartphone. Just launch this application and add what you need: work email, social networks with a group administrator account, or even install some Tinder or Lovetime in a special “hidden” mode (the program will not appear in the list of applications outside of Parallel Space). Access to additional accounts can be password protected to protect data in case of loss of a smartphone or intrusive interest from your significant other. For ease of use and management, there is a built-in task manager and a utility for tracking the volume occupied by additional accounts. IN general program interesting and useful not only for separating work and personal life.

DG Xender is a complete software combine. Typically, manufacturers divide the functions implemented in it between several applications, but DOOGEE decided not to multiply the icons. This program combines direct export/import of smartphone settings and a file transfer service between this phone and other smartphones and computers under one roof. I wonder what is supported as working through existing Wi-Fi network, and hotspot. You can only transfer photo and video files to your computer. But during operations with another Android smartphone you can transfer programs and documents and entire folders - the main thing is to also install DG Xender on it (it is available on Google Play).

How does the DOOGEE X5 Max shoot?

Surprisingly, the DOOGEE X5 Max phone claims to be a faithful friend who does not like to take pictures. In this model, the main and front cameras are equipped with 5 MP sensors with support for interpolation up to 8 MP. Of course it would be better to have the full 8 megapixels without software processing, but budget dictates its limitations.

The camera has quite a lot of settings - color effects, manual exposure adjustment, and selection of ISO, contrast, brightness and other basic parameters. You can also activate burst shooting, time-lapse video, self-timer, voice memo recording, smile snapshot, and face detection in the frame. But all this is hidden in the depths of the settings. IN quick access There is only mode selection (normal, beauty and panoramic shooting), activation of HDR mode, gesture photography, flash control and switching between the front and main cameras. If they made a convenient interface for all the camera’s capabilities, then it would not have a price. And so - there is good potential that needs to be presented correctly.

The quality of photos and videos is as good as for a device like this price category simply excellent. The camera performs well in both bright sunlight and artificial lighting. Where it has a difficult time is at dusk - here the automation can give noticeable failures.

How is he at work?

In terms of telephone performance, DOOGEE X5 Max is doing well. The speaker is loud and clear, the microphone does not distort the voice and intonation. The ringing can be heard even in the subway (this is if you set a normal melody instead of the default one). The vibration alert is noticeable, although it is partially neutralized by the internal metal frame.

Interestingly, the dialer interface tries to adapt to the phone owner. You can fill in your favorite contacts yourself, or you can leave them to chance - gradually they will be filled with those subscribers with whom you communicate most often. The call list not only shows the time of the last connection with the subscriber, but also informs with icons about the number and direction of calls. A pleasant concern for those who prefer to use their smartphone for calls rather than launching mobile applications.

In terms of operating time, the results are very good. At normal use smartphone (20 minutes of calls, about an hour of social networks, ten minutes of navigation, half an hour of games, constantly active mobile Internet and Wi-Fi) its battery lasts for two days. He will be asked to charge late in the evening of the second day.

What features does DOOGEE X5 Max have?

The DOOGEE X5 Max smartphone is not without some nuances. There are surprisingly few of them, but they exist. So the camera application always starts in beauty mode. For selfies, this is a definite plus. But if you want to photograph not a person’s face, but some kind of document, building or landscape, then a filter that blurs out skin imperfections will only get in the way.

The second feature is related to the smart unlock function. In the same LG G2, similar functionality only works if the proximity sensor is not covered by anything (that is, at least it is not in your pocket). And with DOOGEE X5 Max you can easily surf the Internet, take a couple of dozen photos, or even call your ex - all without taking it out of your pocket. So to speak, in hands-free mode. You can combat this problem with the help of a bookcase or by placing your smartphone in your pocket with the screen facing away from you.

Bottom line

To be honest, when I started reviewing this phone, I was extremely skeptical. But considering the price DOOGEE X5 Max in Ukraine and the implemented functionality is surprisingly interesting and bargain. Moreover, what is captivating is not only and not so much the technical characteristics, but the fact that the manufacturer did not cut down the smartphone at the software level (something that more eminent manufacturers do not disdain). So if you need to get the most features for your 2000 hryvnia, you should pay attention to the DOOGEE X5 Max phone.

Three reasons to buy DOOGEE X5 Max

• you need separate accounts for work and personal programs
• information on your smartphone requires biometric protection
• two days for you battery life- not a whim, but a necessity

Two reasons not to buy DOOGEE X5 Max

• you need a device with serious technical characteristics
• you need at least five-point multi-touch

Specifications DOOGEE X5 Max
Display	IPS, 5 inches, 1280x720, 293.7 ppi
Frame	dimensions 154x77.1x9.9 mm, weight: 190 g
CPU	64-bit MediaTek MT6580, 4xCortex-A53 1.3 GHz, Mali-400 MP2 graphics
RAM	1 GB
Flash memory	built-in - 8 GB, microSD card up to 32 GB
Camera	5 MP (interpolation up to 8 MP), LED flash, autofocus, 5 MP front camera (interpolation up to 8 MP)
Wireless technologies	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), Bluetooth 4.0
GPS	GPS
Battery	4000 mAh, removable
operating system	Android 6
Sim card	1 x Micro SIM 1 x Nano SIM