We all know that DOOGEE likes to experiment with novel designs on rugged phones. If you remember, the S98 series that we reviewed earlier, looks different from other rugged phones. Today we are going to take a look at their new design S61 Pro, which once again refreshes our perception of rugged phone design.

DOOGEE S61 Pro Box Accessories 

This time, the box is not a big box like the S98 series, but a yellow box. The accessories inside are the same accessories that most rugged phones have. A Manual and Warranty card, an Anti-scratch film, and screen protector accessories. There is also a film that has been pre-applied on the phone. Then there is a SIM Card pin, charger, and data cable. This time the box also comes with a wrist rope, saving you a dollar. That’s all the accessories in the box.

DOOGEE S61 Pro Design

Now let’s take a good look at the design of the S61 Pro. From the appearance you can see that this is not an ordinary rugged phone, at least I have never seen a rugged phone with a transparent back cover. It reminds me of the Mi 8 explorer edition, which also uses a transparent back cover design. You can see the circuit board inside the S61 Pro through the back cover, very geeky design style, I believe many people will like it.

The two sides are made with a honeycomb anti-slip finish. The middle design that looks like a wireless charging coil is actually an NFC coil. Please note, it is only a $130 entry rugged phone, no wireless charging support is very much reasonable. The headphone jack is of course also there, SIM Card slot also supports two Nano SIM card and TF card. Another thing I like is that it only weighs 266g, which is light for many rugged phones that are over 300g. It’s also about the same size as a regular phone, and with its special appearance, you really feel like you’re using a regular phone instead of a rugged phone when you hold it in your hand. I really like the smaller rugged phone, at least my pants don’t fall down anymore with their weight.

Some people may ask: without the protection of the backplane, the circuit board will not be damaged by exposure to the sun? The answer is no. Because this circuit board is only decorative, the real motherboard in this circuit board is below. How do I know? Because I took the whole back panel off to confirm. This back panel is made of plastic, and there is a risk of scratching if used for a long time.

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You can also remove it yourself and replace it with your own DIY backplate, but I don’t recommend you do that because you will lose the warranty. We replaced it with the official wood grain backplate, which also looks beautiful.

DOOGEE S61 Pro Display

This 6-inch LCD screen, like other rugged phones, is nothing special in terms of specs and basically meets your usage needs. Even so, I still like one of its points: it is a full rectangular screen, rather than a hole-punch or water-drop screen. The rugged phone is not likely to have a narrow bezel anyway, so why not give us a full screen, right?

As you can see, the S61 Pro has only two lenses, the main camera plus a Night vision camera, and there is not much I can say about the camera system. It’s can record daily life or scan QR codes without any problem. That’s enough for this phone.

DOOGEE S61 Pro Hardware 

The S61 Pro uses a MediaTek Helio G35 processor. With a score of 137,000 on Antutu, we can see that it is only an entry-level processor. But that doesn’t mean it can’t play games.

Thanks to PUBG’s optimization for entry phones, the ultra-smooth Graphics can be kept at 30fps, which is an acceptable level. The system is also the latest Android 12. The battery capacity is 5180mAh, which is not big, but it is understandable because the size and weight have been reduced. Officially, it also says that the Standby time is at least 600 hours, so two days without charging should not be a problem. Waterproof ratings like IP68 are also available, meaning that the phone will not be affected by water in depths of up to 1.5m.

The S61 Pro is a budget rugged phone, but it is also a phone with the most special design. Even for more money, you will be hard-pressed to see a more special rugged phone. who wouldn’t like a transparent phone, right?

And at only $130, it doesn’t seem so difficult to consider this model. For those who have a need for good looks and a lightweight rugged phone, buy the S61 Pro.

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DOOGEE plans to end July with a bang by launching a vast array of products. The brand famous for its rugged phones at budget prices is all set for a massive product launch, which includes the most anticipated S89 Pro Rugged phone, S61 series, X97 series, and D11 and D09 smartwatches. The devices will be globally launched with massive discounts on AliExpress on 25 July 2022. Please note that the world premiere deal ends on 29 July 2022. 

DOOGEE S89 Pro

The highlight product of this launch is DOOGEE S89 Pro. The futuristic design and advanced features make this rugged phone a must-have for anyone who spends their time in the extreme outdoors. The phone which generally retails for $319 will be available at a massively discounted price of $269 only under the world premiere deal at AliExpress. Also, a few lucky buyers will get an additional $30 discount coupon which will further reduce the price to $239. Please note that this deal starts on 25 July and ends on 29 July 2022. You can also buy the phone from the official website here.

DOOGEE S89 Pro features a  6.3-inch LCD FHD+ display and runs on the latest Android 12 OS. The rugged phone comes with IP68/ 69K and the latest MIL-STD-810H certifications that make it waterproof, dustproof, and shock resistant. The phone can be sprayed, splashed on, or completely submerged in water without worrying about breakage and damage. 

However, the most remarkable feature of the DOOGEE S89 Pro is its robot-shaped camera bump with RGB light-emitting eyes. With the RGB function, you can preset lighting patterns, speed, and colors as per your choice. Also, you can assign separate colors for phone calls, alerts, voice commands, etc. The best part of this lighting function is its ability to synchronize with music which makes your smartphone feel like a mini disco in your palm. 

DOOGEE S89 Pro is powered by MediaTek P90 chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 512GB. Triple rear cameras including a 64MP Sony main sensor, a 20MP night vision camera, and an 8MP wide-angle camera are housed in a cartoon robot-shaped camera bump. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. The rugged phone is fueled by a massive 12000mAh battery and comes with a 65W fast charging brick. 

DOOGEE S61 Series

The S61 series is an entry-level budget smartphone series launched by DOOGEE, that include vanilla and Pro variants. The unique feature of the S61 lies in its design that allows its back cover to be removed and replaced. There are four unique back case designs, which include AG frost, carbon fiber, wood grain, and transparent cases. You can change your back cover as per your mood and requirement.  To know more about the S61 series please check out the official website here. 

The S61 will be launched on AliExpress and Doogeemall from July 25th to July 29th at a starting price of $109. 

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.  

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Chinese smartphone maker DOOGEE, better known for its rugged smartphones, has unveiled a new smartphone series. The DOOGEE S61 series is made up of the vanilla DOOGEE S61 and the S61 Pro and both are expected to be available in July.

While the prices of the models are yet to be disclosed, the specifications of the phones and some marketing images have been released. The specs show the models will be marketed as rugged smartphones with both having textured back panels and a rugged design that protects them against drops and knocks.

The DOOGEE S61 series also comes with a translucent design which is just an effect and not actually a transparent back panel. The models come with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications.

The two models both pack a 6-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 1,440 x 720-pixel and 500 nits of peak brightness. The models are powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Where the two models differ is that the S61 Pro features a superior camera setup. While the S61 packs 64GB storage, the S61 Pro has 128GB storage onboard.

On the camera setup, the DOOGEE S61 packs a 20MP primary camera and an 8 MP front-facing camera. The S61 Pro features a 48MP main camera while at the front there is a 16MP selfie sensor.

Under the hood, there is a 5,180mAh battery on board the S61 series and they run on the latest Android 12 OS. We expect to see more details of the devices when they go official next month.

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