DOOGEE V Max S 5G Unlocked Rugged Phone,Dual Camping Lights,22000mAh Battery,Android 14,24GB+256GB/TF 2TB Rugged Smartphone,108MP+16MP,6.58”FHD+120Hz IPS Screen,Dual Unlock/NFC/WiFi6(Titanium)

This phone is certainly heavy duty, it feels very durable in hand and has loads of features. The screen is beautiful and definitely on par with top smartphones, and is bright, and colorful and you can tell it has a fast refresh rate. It doesn't bother my eyes that are pwm sensitive. The rear camera is really nice and takes clear photos and videos, and has night vision and several other options. The selfie camera is decent, the provided camera app isn't as good as others you can download from the app store when it comes to selfies. This has been my experience with most phones though. It does do a decent selfie, but if you zoom it looks blurry. The battery capacity of this phone is really nice, it does increase the weight substantially, and this phone comes in over 1lb in hand, which can be a lot and cumbersome. It makes using the camera and other things a little more difficult than something lighter, although it's not too terrible. It may not fit most phone tripods or be held well in the gripper, as they're usually made for lightweight phones. The features are great though, and overall I'm impressed by this brand and phone for its value in comparison to other phones I've tried. The flashlight feature is bright as well, and definitely could be a good camping or hiking, sports, work phone that you don't have to worry about damaging, although it won't go in your pocket, you'd need a bag or a decent belt with a clip to attach it. It's a great backup choice and definitely could be great for emergencies especially when out and about.

This phone worked for about 6 months with no problems and I really liked it! But after taking it into a steam room with me one time, some condensation showed up in one of the camera lenses. I decided to wait and the condensation went away. But about a month later my camera started to malfunction. Lens became stuck in selfie mode and I could not change it back. Tried to download other Android camera apps to work around it but all of them were blurry meaning there was a hardware issue. This is getting a one-star review mainly because I tried to reach the manufacturer x two emails to two different email Addys on their website. No response at all. Frankly, I was surprised. I think it's the first time I've never been able to contact a manufacturer... After a lot of stress I did not need right now (I have stage 4 cancer, I live alone and in the middle of making additional medical appointments) I was able to use the Assurant protection policy I purchased, but they typically don't cover your product before the one year mark d/t the one year manufacturers warranty that comes with the phone. A BIG thank you to Amazon customer service! They always cover my back every time! 🏆 Doogie, you can do much better and you need to stand behind your product! This phone was supposed to make my life easier and be more reliable. Instead, the only time I expose this indestructible phone to some steam, it TANKS. Very disappointed. You have lost my trust and my future business.

I picked up the DOOGEE V Max S mainly for hiking and off-grid trips, but it’s ended up becoming my everyday phone. This thing is built like a tank but doesn’t feel like one in the hand. The rugged body feels secure, and knowing it’s waterproof and drop-resistant means I can stop worrying about every little bump or splash. The dual camping lights are more than just a gimmick — they’re incredibly practical. I’ve used them for night hikes, in tents, even during a power outage at home. The brightness settings and SOS mode are a great touch. The battery is absolutely wild. I’ve gone four full days without needing to charge, even with regular use — GPS, streaming music, taking photos. And when I do need to top up, the 33W fast charging brings it back to life quicker than I expected for a battery this big. Plus, I’ve actually used it to charge a friend’s phone on the trail, which felt like a bit of a superhero moment. Performance-wise, it's surprisingly smooth. The Android 14 interface feels clean and fast, and the 24GB RAM (seriously!) means apps launch instantly, and I can juggle everything from navigation to social media without a hiccup. The 6.58” screen is sharp and bright, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel buttery. It’s a solid display for watching videos or reading on the go. What really stood out though is the camera setup. The 108MP rear camera takes shockingly crisp shots, and the 20MP night vision is more than just a novelty. I captured clear wildlife shots at night that I couldn’t believe came from a phone. All in all, the DOOGEE V Max S is a powerhouse made for people who live hard and play harder, but still want a phone that feels current and capable every single day.

Phone is what expected hower there is a stuck pixel in the middle of the screen other than that it's fine.

This is an interesting smartphone, but fail in two aspects: It does not have an operational manual and It screen is too much sensitivity, easily leaving the app that you are using before you finish its use. Its two pound weight is not problematic for me.

I absolutely love this phone but, it does NOT work on verizon wireless. So I moved the phone number to tmobile but they suck where I live so I returned it. The battery life on a single charge is die for. I sure wish it would have worked because I would have gladly kept it.