You may think of the Doogee BL5000 as the cheaper and, perhaps, more attractive alternative to the Doogee BL7000. It adds more curves while offering similar features as the other device, including dual rear cameras and processor.
Where to Buy Doogee BL5000
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Doogee BL5000 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- 1.5GHz Octa-core Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 64GB Built-in Storage
- Dual 13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 4G LTE Data, up to 300 Mbps
- 5050 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
While business users appear to be the target for the Doogee BL7000, the Doogee BL5000 will appeal more to general users. Its curved design will no doubt make it more appealing to more people. Here, you find a device that should fit snugly into your hands. The rear is especially attractive with its layers of glass.
The display on the Doogee BL5000 is similar to that of its more expensive brother. It uses a 5.5-inch display boasting a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. This is quite bright, even brighter than the more expensive iPhone 7. It enjoys Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Camera and Storage
In spite of the cheaper price, the Doogee BL5000 comes with similar dual 13MP cameras as those of the BL7000. You will find another 8MP sensor on the front for capturing selfies. For the price, the shooters on offer are definitely not bad.
For storing your images and videos, Doogee BL5000 provides 64 GB of internal storage. It is not clear if you will be able to expand this using a microSD card.
Performance and OS
There will be no change in the level of performance to expect from the Doogee BL5000 and BL7000. This is because you also get an octa-core MediaTek 6750T processor here. RAM of 4GB capacity means you can look forward to fluid gaming and impressive level of responsiveness. You can also expect rich Android experience with version 7.0 (Nougat) of the Google OS on offer.
Other Specs and Feature
Battery is the main difference between the BL7000 and Doogee BL5000. While the former gives you a 7060mAh juicer, this one comes with a 5,050mAh unit. But this battery still holds promise of long runtime. Fast charge tech lets you boost it to 40 percent in just 10 minutes!
The inclusion of a fingerprint scanner further adds value to the Doogee BL5000. It supports 4G LTE (Cat. 6) connectivity and USB On-the-Go (OTG).
Pricing and Availability
Doogee BL5000 is not officially available in Nigeria, but you may be able to buy the phone from a third party seller at Jumia. The price starts at $139.99 at Banggood. Doogee BL5000 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 50,500 Naira to 90,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
Doogee BL5000 Specs
Here are the specs of the Doogee BL5000 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.5GHz Octa-core Processor (Mediatek MT6750T)
- GPU: Mali-T860
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Gold, Black
- Dimension: 75.85 x 155.2 x 10.3 mm
- Weight: 210 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi), 650 nits
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, 2X Optical Zoom, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: –
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 300 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, micro-USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: No (download at store)
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 5050 mAh Li-Po Battery (non-removable)
- Standby Time: –
- Talktime: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
