The toughest phone I've tested packs a ridiculously long battery (and it's $180 off)
Published on: 2025-05-21 11:06:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Doogee Fire 6 Max is on sale at Amazon for $479.
Its massive battery allows over 100 days of standby, allowing the smartphone to act as a power bank, while sporting both thermal and night vision cameras.
The display is vivid, but can be rather washed out in sunlight. View now at Amazon
Doogee are giving ZDNET readers a massive 30% discount on the Fire 6 Max -- just enter code OWRMNPAP at checkout and get $180 off the regular price of $599.
Smartphones, in general, share a similar aesthetic: delicate slabs of glass designed for easy portability. However, some manufacturers are willing to break the mold and create something truly distinctive.
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This is precisely what Doogee has achieved with the new Fire 6 Max. This smartphone is packed with features, including a thermal camera and a substantial battery more akin to those found in power banks, all housed in a rugged, water- and dust-resistant package rated IP68/IP69K an
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