[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
For those following my reviews you will notice that this one (and all other that might be released in the future) is different. Why? I don't want my reviews to be all the same anymore, so i am adopting this new format that is shorter, easier to read and without lots of photos.

Similar to some previous devices released by DOOGEE, also this one comes in a eco-friendly packaging with the essentials to use the device (charger, USB cable) but includes an extra plastic screen protector. Considering the battery size i would have expected at least an OTG cable included in the box.

Thanks to the rubber/TPU chassis, the device feels really "soft" in the hand with a perfect grip even though it isn't so compact neither light (253g). Luckily, DOOGEE chose to keep the headphone jack on this device but in the same time they kept the old Micro-USB connector. It appears that nowadays all Chinese companies won't provide both things (Type-C + 3.5mm Headphone Jack) so...

Another confusing choice is the screen panel resolution, only HD+ (1440x720) instead of FHD+. Still, it is not a bad panel, with an excellent brightness and reasonably accurate colors, but considering the powerful Helio P23 a FHD+ panel wouldn't have been overkill for sure.

As regards the software, it runs on Android Nougat 7.1 (Oreo Update coming soon?) with no bloatware preinstalled. The low-res screen helps to keep the OS running super smooth due to the lower demand of resources, probably the fastest Mediatek device i have ever tested.

The device is GMS-certified and passes all SafetyNet tests. No viruses/malwares have been detected.

Of course it would have been unrealistic to see a lack of bugs on a Mediatek Device (sadly), and here is one. Lots of apps from the Play Store report the device as incompatible for some unknown reasons. Other than that, everything is perfect.

As regards its performance, as already said before, it is blazing fast considering the Mediatek SOC, and benchmarks are also quite positive.

Follow this link to check all benchmarks: https://imgur.com/a/UKCokeu

Excellent GPS Signal in both cases, indoors (left) and outdoors (right).

Average 4G signal reception with decent speeds, and the same applies to 3G networks. Unfortunately there is no WiFi AC support, but in WiFi N-mode 5GHz i am able to get the maximum speed from my internet connection.

Breaking news for Mediatek Devices followers. This S50 features a REAL dual camera, but only on the front. They do not work together, but one of them is wide-angle. Unfortunately, the back camera remains single, no real second camera sensor there. Still better than nothing, hopefully this odd marketing will end soon.

Anyway, the back camera is an OmniVision 16MP sensor that provides some decent shots, definitely superior compared to the messy Samsung 16MP found on some other devices, but i can notice a minor lack of focus. Here you can see some sample photos, others available on imgur directly.

Last, but not least, battery life. As already said for some other Helio P23 devices reviewed in the past, this SOC is really power-efficient compared to previous gen SOCs from Mediatek. Sure, the battery capacity is not low either, 5180mAh of declared battery capacity, but the hardware has to be optimized in order to use that capacity in the best way possible, and on this device it is perfect, near Qualcomm-based devices power efficiency.

The DOOGEE S50, really hard to say whether it can be considered as a S60 lower-tier device or not. The Helio P23 is slightly less powerful than a P25, and compared to the S60 it lacks Wireless Charging and NFC, but everything else is, in my opinion, superior. A 18:9 screen, decent cameras, great battery life, it is one of the best, if not THE BEST, rugged device i have ever tested, even though there are some confusing, and odd, choices like the lack of Type-C and the low-res screen.

I really hope to see Android Oreo, why not even with Treble support, coming in the next few months. It would be a pity to see a device with such a great potential, not receiving something essential in Q2 2018. DOOGEE, you can do it!

Recommended, as long as you are not a Type-C only geek ;)

Device Rating: 9

Pros: Excellent Performance; Great Battery Life; High-End Build Quality

Cons: No Type-C; No WiFi AC; HD+ only screen​