Doogee S98 Pro rugged phone goes on sale today June 8, available on the official website of the S98 Pro. This device is inspired by an alien design and with resistance to withstand all types of cases. The phone has decided to opt for a night vision camera, adding a second 48 megapixel Sony sensor.
Everything is built on a high contrast screen, protected by a layer of the manufacturer Corning, to that he adds the three certifications, two of them IP, while the third is military. Doogee has also added a thermal sensor, capable of detecting any anomaly using the lens.
A 6,3-inch screen
The phone has chosen to mount a 6,3-inch panel with a Full HD + resolution (2.400 x 1.080 pixels) and a high refresh rate for both applications and video games. By mounting a gaming processor, the phone can be used for any type of use, including work.
The Corning Gorilla Glass layer is designed to protect it against scratches and accidental drops up to a certain distance, which would be 1,5 m. It is waterproof, with a maximum of being submerged of 1,5 mm, while having a back that is protected by an aluminum alloy and thermoplastic polyurethane chassis.
Doogee S98 Pro installs an LCD panel, brightness and contrast can be adjusted automatically, but also manually if we want. It is a remarkable aspect, especially because it is one of the things that shine, but it is not the only one that this model boasts.
A hardware to perform before any task
The large screen is accompanied by a Helio G96 processor from the manufacturer MediaTek, it is a 4G processor with good performance with all kinds of applications, but also video games. The speed of its two Cortex A76 at 2,05 GHz and the remaining six Cortex A55 at a speed of 2 GHz.
The graphics integrated in the CPU is an ARM Mali G57 MC2 at 800 Mhz, it promises a good experience with both applications and titles from the Play Store. This chip is within the G series (known as gaming) from the American MediaTek, not being the only one in the series.
Install a total of 256 GB of internal memory, it can also be expanded with an additional 512 GB since it has an SD card slot. The RAM memory is 8 GB, so you will be able to do several tasks at the same time and use the phone if you want without noticing any shock, in this section and in the previous one it will be more than enough.
Three rear sensors
The phone arrives with a 20-megapixel night vision cameraIt also mounts a thermal imaging camera to make it the ideal phone for use in low light situations. It also has a third camera, a 48-megapixel high-definition main camera from the manufacturer Sony.
Doogee has opted for an InfiRay thermal camera, which has more than twice the resolution of current competitors. It also has a frame rate of 25 Hz, which makes it easy to take pictures, all of them of excellent quality, whether it's cold, humid, hot or any type of weather.
InfiRay's Dual Spectrum Fusion algorithm enables fuse thermal images with images from the 48 megapixel main sensor of Sony in a single image with a large amount of detail for the diagnosis of humidity, high temperature, electrical shorts, blockages and others.
Resistance to last above all
It has IP68, IP6K ratings, Doogee S98 Pro is rugged water up to a depth of 1,5m in the water and will work well receiving water directly. The phone can withstand a 1,5m drop and will survive extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the S98 Pro is MIL-STD-810H rated.
Doogee S98 Pro is the phone also designed for the outdoors. Its characteristics allow it to be used for any type of profession, including those where you have to make an effort. It is a resistive phone, all thanks to its aluminum alloy and thermoplastic polyurethane chassis.
Unlocking the phone will be done from the side, recognition is fast and precise, you just have to put your finger on this part and it will be unlocked quickly. The phone has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS (BeiDou, GLONASS, GPS and Galileo) connectivity and installs Android 12 as the operating system.
Battery 6.000 mAh
This model has opted for a 6.000 mAh battery, promises to have a high-capacity autonomy, in addition to that it is joined by a fast charge of 33W. The smartphone promises durability to keep it on all day and be able to use it for many hours away from home.
In addition, the S98 Pro has 15W wireless charging, which together with the main one will allow you to always be active for any task you need to do at that moment. Full charge from 0 to 100% with the original 33W charger It will take less than 40 minutes approximately.
The phone arrives with a customizable button, in addition to the volume up and down side buttons, power key (button) and the slot for the expansion card. You can use any operator by having a slot for the card when it arrives free at the market.
Features of the Doogee S98 Pro
| Trademarks | Doogee |
|---|---|
| Model | S98 Pro |
| Screen | 6.3″ IPS LCD – Full HD+ |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB – Expandable up to 512 GB via Micro SD |
| Battery | 6.000 mAh with 33W fast charge - 15W wireless charging |
| Cameras | Sony IMX582 48 MP / Sony IMX350 Night Vision 20 MP / Front Camera: Samsung S5K3P9SP 16 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi – GPS – Bluetooth – NFC – 4G |
| Resistance | IP68 – IP69K – MIL-STD-810H |
| Operating System | Android 12 |
Availability and price
The Doogee S98 Pro started at $439, but will be available for a world premiere price of just $329 for the first five days. However, there is an even cheaper price of $299 for the first 100 buyers. According to the company, various coupons will also be available.
Those interested can place orders at AliExpress, Doogeemall and, for those in South America, on Linio starting June 8.