If you've never heard of Doogee before, let me introduce you. It's a North American company specialising in rugged smartphones.
They're quickly becoming the darling of the extreme outdoorsman, or the trusted tool of the tradesman. Priced at just over £400, depending on the exchange rate, the latest S98 Pro version is the model I've been testing, and it's seriously impressive.
While a rugged Doogee smartphone can be had for around £100, this is one of the firm's flaghships and, it has to be remembered, £400 is a bargain price for a smartphone these days.
But there's no compromise on quality here. Straight out of the box, the S98 Pro feels like it means business. It's very chunky, almost to the point of feeling cumbersome, but this is more of a hefty tool than a dainty fashion item, so you soon forgive its bulk.
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