[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Hi, I ordered the 5.5 inch Doogee Dagger DG550 in white last week from Gearbest, I received it with DHL Express after just 3 days. I did not want to spend much, but still wanted a nice phone, so that's the reason I picked the DG550. For me it seemed to be a good choice and the design is very similar to the inew v3. (just bigger). I know it has been already out for some months, but the start price was too high for my taste, so I got it now because Doogee this month made a pricedrop on the DG550.

So I thought I will give you my version of a full review of the phone! So far I am very impressed with the phone and the stylish design. I especially like this model with the white frame because it makes the black screen look even nicer - and it stands more out than the all black version.

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Hardware

OS: Android 4.4 (came with JB 4.2, but upgrading to KK 4.4 was no problem)

CPU: MTK6592 (Mediatek) 1.7Ghz Octa-core

GPU: Mali 450 700MHz

Memory: 1GB RAM & 16GB Storage

External Storage: MicroSD up to 64GB!

Screen: 5.5” HD OGS IPS (1280×720) display

Rear-facing Camera: 13MP (could be only real 8MP)

Front-facing Camera: 2MP

Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Compass

Battery: 2600 mah removable

Roms

You can find some Doogee DG550 roms here http://www.needrom.com/?s=DG550&sa=search&scat=0

like version 4.4.2 (real) - 4.2 - 4.2.9 (fake version / stock)

MIUI 4.9.5 Multi-Language (10/10/2014) ported by xGMERZ can be found here

http://www.needrom.com/download/miui-4-9-5-multi-language/

ROOT 4.4.2 KitKat

ROOT KitKat with http://www.shuame.com/en/root/ - it may takes 2-3 tries before it end up with success, but it DO work in the end. Remember to reboot the device after the ROOT succeded.

Camera & Samples

With HDR and without HDR

[IMG="HDR"]http://peecee.dk/uploads/082014/IMG_20140820_172920_1_thumb.jpg[/IMG] [IMG="HDR"]http://peecee.dk/uploads/082014/IMG_20140820_172920_thumb.jpg[/IMG]

Indoor / closeup

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Normal outdoor shots (standard auto settings)

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Root

Root the ROM (works also for Kitkat) with RootGenius http://www.shuame.com/en/root/

Memory & RAM

The phone comes 1GB RAM and 1,5GB internal, and 12,2GB storage.

It also supports micro sdcards up to 64GB.

For normal daily use this is fine, the phone runs very smooth. Only thing is that I could wish to have more than 1.5GB internal for apps, but I guess this can be hacked/changed with other EBR files.

Wifi & reception

The WiFi has a very good range, and it is really fast. Have used it a lot the last days and zero problems. The reception I would say is average and normal. Like on most MTK6592 phones.

Batterylife

The batterylife is very good on the DG550. I can use it over 1 day with normal usage.

It also support special power saving management (Power Saving, Lower Power Mode, Screen Saving Mode) so if you want to save the battery during the day, just activate this.

Antutu Benchmark 5

I get 28340 in score with 4.4 Kitkat

Cons & Pros

Good

- Clear and sharp screen, real OGS/IPS, when the screen is off it is totally black!

- Vivid screen and good viewing angles. The touch sensitivity is perfect!

- The sound from the earspeaker is in my DG550 pretty loud, I don't think it is low

- The build quality seems to be good, I have no crooked corners or something like that

- It is a bit heavy in the hand, but in the nice way, feels like quality

- Supports OTA, so you can update the phone

- Supports Power Saving management (different settings possible) and CPU power limiter

- Very fast and good GPS

- Good WiFi range with good speed

- Battery is good for 1-2 days with normal usage

- It is smooth and has stable software

- The compass works fine after you have calibrated the sensors

- Backlight in the softbuttons

Bad

- No notification LED

- Does not come with Kitkat 4.4 out of the box, but you can flash it yourself

- The backcover feels just like matt thin plastic

- Soundquality and reception is average, not bad but also not super good

- No NFC or wireless charging builtin

- Only 1GB ram, but it still runs very smooth

My verdict

The Doogee Dagger DG550 is a very stylish smartphone - especially in white. It is very cheap, and for the money you get a lot of smartphone. It is hard not to be impressed about the big sharp screen when you have it in the hand. It is smooth out of the box but of course even more with Kitkat 4.4 and has no software bugs. If you want a cheap phone and does not need things like NFC and wireless charging then the DG550 is a very good choice in my opinion. I personally give it 9/10 - I love the phone!

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Very stylish simple design!

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FULL IMAGE HERE: http://peecee.dk/uploads/082014/DSC05035.JPG