Smartphone Doogee X5, which will be reviewed in this article, seemed to a wide Internet audience a real bomb that was supposed to shake up the mobile device market. In general, the manufacturer, for the most part, focuses specifically on the budget segment. It is, in principle, noticeable. However, this is not the point now.
Backstory
Smartphone Doogee X5 (X5C) replenished the model range of the company's devices in 2015. Although the company's product line consisted of several interesting models even before that time. For example, such smartphones as Doogee Nova and Doogee Y100 Pro distinguished themselves “in battle”. Note that all these devices are in approximately the same price segment, they cost around $100. Well, of course, it was not without scatter. But it is one or two dozen conventional units. This is the maximum.
Intro
Perhaps it's time to open the box and see what's inside. Before us appears a beautiful device that hasimpressive functionality. The Doogee X5 phone, reviews of which will be given at the end of the article, impresses with its predisposition to fairly demanding toys, as well as high performance. But first things first.
Quick Specs
What can surprise us with the Doogee X5, the review of which is presented in the article? Let's first give its main parameters.
So, the hardware stuffing consists of a processor manufactured by Mediatek. This is the MT6580 model. For those who do not understand the names of devices, we tell you: this processor consists of four cores and operates at a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz.
The user was provided with 1 gigabyte of RAM. It is clear that part of it is “eaten up” by software applications and related software. Nevertheless, this is enough even for demanding games. 8 GB chips are installed in the phone as long-term memory. In addition, the owner of the phone can always purchase MicroSD drives separately.
The display has a diagonal of 5 inches and displays a picture in HD quality. It is made according to IPS technology. And this means, in turn, that the user will be able to read text from the screen for a long time and watch movies on it without much harm to their eyes.
But what will not please the owner of the Doogee X5, the review of which is given in the article, is the camera. The main one has a resolution of 5 megapixels, and the additional (frontal)has only 2 megapixels. This, of course, is not enough.
The operating system “Android” version 5.1 is installed as software. Which, however, is not bad.
Complete set of communication modules available. This includes Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
The battery life of Doogee X5, which we review, has become one of the main advantages of the phone. The battery has a capacity of 2400 mAh, which is very, very good.
Supports two SIM cards. They must be installed in the appropriate MicroSIM slots.
Perhaps this will end the list of the main characteristics of the phone, and we will immediately proceed to consider the appearance of the device.
Design
Of course, taking into account the price of the device (and it is about 50 dollars), there is no need to talk about any sophistication. The case is made of fairly cheap plastic. The appearance of the device is not just business or serious (as they say, a workhorse): it is severe. The real apparatus of a secret agent. The shape of the device is rectangular, angular.
Dimensions and bonuses
In all three planes, the dimensions of the phone are 142 x 72 x 9 millimeters. At the same time, together with the battery, the device weighs 165 grams.
A protective film will be pasted on the device from the very beginning. This is the kind of encouragement that the engineers (perhaps marketers) of the company came up with.
Front panel
Proximity sensors andillumination. They are located directly above the display. There is also an auditory speaker and an additional camera. Below you can find touch controls - buttons that are typical for devices running the Android operating system. They are, of course, under the screen. Backlight for touch keys, alas, is not provided. And there is no event indicator.
Bottom end
This is the speaking microphone. Its location can be called convenient. This part of the device also houses the main audio speaker. It provides a loud phone sound, you will definitely not miss a call.
Top end
If we look here, we will find two connectors at once. The first, standard 3.5 mm, is designed to connect to a wired stereo headset device. The second is nothing more than a MicroUSB connector.
Right side
It has volume controls and a power connector. It is worth noting that the buttons are pressed clearly, without subsidence. That is why there should be no complaints about the phone in the corresponding plan.
Rear panel
The back cover of the device is also made of matte type plastic. But one should not think that spots will not appear on it. Of course, they will arise there during the operation of the phone. The device, most likely, looks better in a white color scheme. There such shortcomings will not be so obvious. The black version of the device, as noted in the reviews, is very easily soiled. However, experts suggest thatIn the near future, a large number of covers for the device will appear in the smartphone markets, as it has become very popular.
There are no backlashes in the device, nothing creaks. The back cover is held tightly, just like that, by itself, it will not fly off the phone. In general, there are no complaints in this regard.
Screen
The display, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, is made using IPS technology, which reduces eye strain. The screen diagonal is 5 inches, while the image is displayed in HD quality. If we put all these three facts together, then we can say without exaggeration that for such money this is the most real gift. Individual pixels are very, very faint.
There is a small layer of air gap. The screen has a large margin of brightness, it has good viewing angles.
Doogee X5 (X5C): owner reviews and results
What can be said at the end of the article? The phone is not perfect, but that's not what you expect for fifty dollars, is it? It would take a very long time to analyze each factor, each feature of the device in order to thoroughly compile a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of the device. And it is not known what would be in it more. But we don't need it! Therefore, let's just analyze everything in general terms.
So, for its price range, this is a great option. Finding a better one would be very difficult, if not impossible. Every ruble paid for it, the smartphone works out in full. The budget employee from the device is simply excellent, it was mentionedeven at the beginning of the article. Many users who have purchased a smartphone note the hardware stuffing corresponding to the price level.
However, the device also has weaknesses. The main thing, probably, is a poor-quality, weak camera. In second place is a strict, tasteless design. One could compare the device with other smartphones in the same model range. But such a comparison will be ambiguous and incorrect due to the low cost of the object of our review. No other specific deficiencies were identified. Pleases buyers and battery life.
Thus, if you need a cheap device with high performance, but you are not a fan of "selfies" and photos in general, then feel free to buy this smartphone.
