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Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:12 inchesChipset:Unisoc T7255

Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 52% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 73%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

7.0

Performance

20%

5.9

Display

16%

6.6

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–²Better than 64%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.8

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 59%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of tablet Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

7.0

Performance

20%

5.9

Display

16%

6.6

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software

5%

6.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
6 GB
This tablet has 6 GB of RAM, which is more than 65% of tablets and equal to 7.1% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Unisoc T7255
This tablet runs on Unisoc T7255, which is more advanced than 52.8% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2000×1200
This tablet has a 2000×1200 screen, which is sharper than 58.1% of tablets and equal to 8.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
This tablet has a 90 Hz screen, which is smoother than 73.5% of tablets and equal to 6.7% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
194 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 194 ppi, which is lower than 64.3% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
9,000 mAh
This tablet has 9,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 82.6% of tablets and equal to 1.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android 16
This tablet uses the Android 16 operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 93.6%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
?
Weight
567 g
This tablet weighs 567 g, which is heavier than 68.6% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 1.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 16 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 16 vs Android
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc T7255 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc T7255 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 36.4% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    98% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 2x cheaper
    Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc T7255 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc T7255 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 6 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2025 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2019
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G57 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G57 vs Mali-G51
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1.9 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (12 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    12 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    98% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2000×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    2,000×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 36.4% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (9,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    9,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 4.1% of tablets support reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (Android 16 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Android 16 vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, while the average tablet does not. 35.1% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • 2.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    6.8

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.8 vs 7.0
  • 51 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • 12.2% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (194 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    194 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 15.7% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (567 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    567 g vs 490 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
LivingLinux
≈ estimated
08/12/2025
Software test · playback, benchmark and game tests
Verdict
Doogee U12 4G has playback limits and weak 3D performance, but handles simple games fine; updates may help later.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent value for money, often described as a high-quality budget option
  • Large 12-inch 2K display with a 90Hz refresh rate provides smooth visuals for streaming
  • Long-lasting 9000mAh battery that typically lasts through a full day of use
  • Comes as a comprehensive package including a keyboard, mouse, and stylus in some editions
  • Runs the latest Android 16 operating system out of the box
  • Good connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm headphone jack

What customers don't like about Doogee U12 4G (24GB + 128GB)

  • Significant charging issues reported where the device may fail to recharge once the battery is fully depleted
  • Underwhelming performance for high-end gaming; users noted lag and slow response in heavy games
  • Bluetooth connectivity can be unreliable, specifically with included accessories like the mouse
  • Poor customer service and warranty support reported when hardware issues arise
  • Virtual RAM feature (using storage) can cause system slowdowns if not managed
  • Lacks support for cellular 4G connectivity despite some naming conventions

Verdict

The Doogee U12 4G tablet has a 12-inch 2K FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Widevine L1 support. It runs on a Unisoc T7255 octa-core processor. The tablet has 24GB of RAM (6GB physical, 18GB virtual) and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via TF card. It has a 9,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 7.8mm metal body. The operating system is Android 16 with integrated Gemini AI. The main pros are its large screen, multitasking memory, and battery life. Potential cons include limited performance for high-end gaming and reliance on slower virtual RAM for the full 24GB capacity.

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