A brawler, not a tank.
The Doogee S200 is a heavyweight rugged phone - and I mean heavyweight.
I weighed this beast at 369g, and it feels it in the hand.
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Bold, chunky, and the absolute opposite of unassuming as a phone can be.
But then, thats what you want from a ruggedized phone.
You want it to feel like it can take a battering, survive a long drop.
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On that score, the S200 certainly looks and feels the part.
I put it to the test.
Like its been built by robots.
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Specifically, those created by Skynet.
A 20MP front camera is centrally placed at the top of the display.
Flip over the phone and the rear is equally aggressive in design.
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Dominating this space is the 1.32in circular AMOLED screen.
And its one of the best features of the phone.
Flanking this screen are three cameras and an infra-red flash lamp.
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In terms of protection, the Doogee S200 is rated for IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810.
Doogee S200: Performance
Running on Android 14, I found performance to be excellent.
Thankfully, those issues arent apparent in the Doogee S200.
Performance is smooth, apps open quickly, and I experienced no problems in everyday operation.
The 6.72in screen here is also very nice to use.
Boasting a 1080x2400 resolution and 1400:1 contrast ratio that is excellent in dark environments and outdoors in direct sunlight.
It even features a 120Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for on-the-go gaming.
These more or less mirrored tests on aGooglePixel 5.
Just set realistic expectations here - you do not have a rugged Steam Deck in your hands.
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Finally, the S200 sports a 10100 mAh battery.
But its good for general use, especially when combined with the 33W fast-charging.
I tested out a drop at this height, and the phone survived as expected.
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I chanced myarm, tossing it higher, the phone falling further.
There were no visible signs of wear, but I probably wouldnt want to do this too often.
The Doogee S200 feels rugged only up to a point.
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A rowdy brawler, but not a tank.
As a smartphone, it performs well and without issue.
Connectivity, which includes Wi-Fi 6 and NFC, is also welcome.
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This includes Glove Mode, located in prefs, and the Toolbag App.
I quite enjoyed the addition of the rear circular subscreen.
Disappointingly, as far as I could tell, theres no way to customize which apps are displayed here.
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Its basic, but fun.
you’ve got the option to also change how to wake the miniscreen.
Gaming and media playback was good, with colors crisp and vivid on the fair-sized screen.
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Should you buy a Doogee S200?
You want a lightweight deviceThe Doogee S200 is unashamedly big and heavy, whichever way you measure it.
Not one for slipping away in a tight pocket or handbag.
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