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DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.56 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.0

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 73% of smartphones
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 47 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

6.0

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

6.0
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 47 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.1 points, which is lower than 52.2% of smartphones.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.0
Brand name
DOOGEE
Processor model
Unisoc T606
Processor model
Unisoc T606
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T606 processor model which is slower than processors in 84.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.6 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
1.6 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.6 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 95.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 52.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.56 inches
Screen size
6.56 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.56 inches which is smaller than the screens of 72.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Pixel density
269 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
10,400 mAh
Battery capacity
10,400 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 10,400 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 95.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
174 mm
Height
174 mm
This smartphone has a height of 174 mm which is taller than 94% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
81.2 mm
Width
81.2 mm
This smartphone has a width of 81.2 mm which is wider than 90.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
15.8 mm
Thickness
15.8 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 15.8 mm which is thicker than 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
347 g
Weight
347 g
This smartphone weighs 347 g which is heavier than 94.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
211,410 cm³
Device volume
211,410 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 211,410 cm³ which is larger than 93.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.08x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    10,400 mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10400 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    10,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 42.6% higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    6,259
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (6,259 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    6,259 vs 4,389
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2.08x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    10,400 mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (10400 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    10,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Unisoc T606
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    650 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 23.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    DOOGEE Fire 6
    the average smartphone
    DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.47 vs 8.000).
    6.47 vs 8
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.03 vs 7.3).
    7.03 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Unisoc T606
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    650 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 58.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    392
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (392 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    392 vs 942
  • 33.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    1.6 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,600 MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 45.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,375
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,375 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,375 vs 2,533
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    12.8 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 1.6 GHz & 6 x 1.6 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    1
    This smartphone supports fewer memory channels than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone supports 2 channels.
    1 vs 2
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    269 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1612 px
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 0.11 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.56 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.56 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 76.9% heavier
    Weight
    347 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (347 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    347 g vs 196.2 g
  • 7.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    15.8 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (15.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    15.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5.2 mm wider
    Width
    81.2 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (81.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    81.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 10.4 mm taller
    Height
    174 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (174 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    174 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.16x larger volume
    Device volume
    211,410 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (211410 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    211,410 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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chinamobilemag.de
06/12/2024
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heise.de
19/12/2024
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Third-party reviews

Based on 47 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional battery life (10,400mAh) that can last for several days of typical use
  • Highly durable, rugged build with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and drop resistance
  • Includes a functional thermal imaging camera useful for outdoor exploration and professional inspections
  • Supports reverse charging, allowing the device to act as a power bank for other smartphones
  • Ample storage capacity with 256GB of internal space and support for up to 2TB microSD expansion
  • Centralized camera cluster design that facilitates better thermal sensor accuracy

What we don't like about DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB)

  • Underwhelming performance due to an aging and slow Unisoc T606 processor, leading to sluggish app switching
  • Large, heavy, and bulky design ('built like a brick') that makes it difficult to fit in standard pockets
  • Slow charging speeds (18W) for such a massive battery, often requiring over three hours for a full charge
  • The 720p HD+ display resolution is considered outdated and lacks the sharpness of modern competitors
  • Limited video recording capabilities capped at 1080p despite the 50MP sensor's potential
  • Lack of 5G connectivity and modern features like a 3.5mm headphone jack or wireless charging

Verdict

The DOOGEE Fire 6 (16GB + 256GB) is a rugged, unlocked 4G smartphone running Android 14, built for outdoor enthusiasts and demanding work environments. Its main characteristics include an IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certified durable build, a massive 10,400mAh battery with 18W fast charging and reverse charging capability, and a versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor and a functional 8MP thermal imaging camera. Key pros are its exceptional battery life, high durability, useful thermal imaging feature, and ample 16GB of RAM (6GB physical + 10GB expandable virtual RAM) and 256GB storage (expandable to 2TB). Cons, however, include a relatively slow Unisoc T606 processor, noticeable weight and bulk, and a lack of 5G support or a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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