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The Doogee S200 is a heavyweight rugged phone - and I mean heavyweight. I weighed this beast at 369g, and it feels it in the hand. Bold, chunky, and the absolute opposite of unassuming as a phone can be. But then, that’s what you want from a ruggedized phone. You want it to feel like it can take a battering, survive a long drop.

On that score, the S200 certainly looks and feels the part. How does it measure up in terms of robustness and durability against the best rugged phones my team and I regularly review? I put it to the test.

Doogee S200: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? $412 / £326
• When is it out? Available now
• Where can you get it? Doogee, Amazon

The Doogee S200 is widely available from the official site (click here) and Amazon. On the official Doogee site, it retails for $412 / £326, which puts it at the upper-end of the mid-range compared to rivals.

• Value: 4 / 5

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There’s something delightfully futuristic about the design of the Doogee S200, with its hard lines and poker-straight cutaway edges. Like it’s been built by robots. Specifically, those created by Skynet.

The front screen is protected by the ubiquitous Corning Gorilla Glass - not the hardiest of all screens, but acceptable at this price. A 20MP front camera is centrally placed at the top of the display. Where the buttons and ports rest along the side, we have screwed-in alloy strips to offer extra protection to these moving (or rather, moveable) parts and resist bending under pressure. I quite like the feel of these buttons - they’re almost flush against the phone, thick in appearance, but with a soft, springy feel when depressed - so you know your press has been registered, even without looking. Better still, on the left side, beneath the dual SIM card port is a custom button, which can be personalized for three selected quick actions for one click, double-click, and long press. At the bottom, you’ll find the charging port, suitably covered with a rubber gasket to guard against dust and leaks.

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Flip over the phone and the rear is equally aggressive in design. with the speaker and microphone shielded by aerospace-grade alloy casing cut with what look like exhaust ports of the sort you might find on a mobile workstation or gaming PC. Dominating this space is the 1.32in circular AMOLED screen. And it’s one of the best features of the phone. Bright and vivid, this display can be used as a clock-face, act as a compass, and more. Flanking this screen are three cameras and an infra-red flash lamp.

So, we know the S200 feels heavy in the hand, and with dimensions of 179.5 x 82.5 x 16mm (7.07 x 3.25 x 0.63in), you’re going to need large hands to fully wrap around the device. I have considerably average-sized hands, and found the most comfortable holding position was to have the phone laying flat against my fingers, with the tips peeking around the side. This isn’t the most secure hold, of course, but otherwise operating the S200 worked well in this position.

In terms of protection, the Doogee S200 is rated for IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810. This is pretty standard for most of the rugged phones we’ve tested here, making it dust-proof, waterproof, and drop-proof.

• Design: 4 / 5

Doogee S200: Performance

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Running on Android 14, I found performance to be excellent. I’m always a bit wary of rugged phones, which can sometimes focus more on the hardware than the software. It’s all very well being able to hurl the phone at a brick wall or see it run over by a steamroller, but if operation is sluggish, it’s enough to make you want to cut it up with a chainsaw.

Thankfully, those issues aren’t apparent in the Doogee S200. Performance is smooth, apps open quickly, and I experienced no problems in everyday operation. But then, I expected good results here, since the phone is specced with a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 processor and 32GB RAM (my review unit came with the maximum 32GB, although 12GB RAM is the base amount - still more than enough to power most apps and general use).

The 6.72in screen here is also very nice to use. Boasting a 1080x2400 resolution and 1400:1 contrast ratio that is excellent in dark environments and outdoors in direct sunlight. It even features a 120Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for on-the-go gaming. There’s also a Game Mode, which sounds good, but does little beyond keeping your games in a library and turning off notifications.

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In any case, I downloaded a handful of games to see if the phone could keep up when reaction time is a factor. Call of Duty Mobile played flawlessly here, as did Mario Kart Tour. These more or less mirrored tests on a Google Pixel 5. However, during Need for Speed: No Limits there were occasional frame-rate drops and lagging when the screen became busy or animations were too fast. Still, the high refresh rate is a nice extra where available to have, and much higher than you’ll find on most traditional phones. Just set realistic expectations here - you do not have a rugged Steam Deck in your hands.

Finally, the S200 sports a 10100 mAh battery. Not the biggest battery I’ve seen in a phone like this, and I would’ve liked to see wireless charging to round-out the package. But it’s good for general use, especially when combined with the 33W fast-charging.

• Performance: 4 / 5

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As a rugged phone, the Doogee S200 performs exactly as you’d expect. I’ve hurled it down stairs and out of first-floor windows and drowned it in the bath, and it’s still chugging along. It’s rated to a 1.8m drop, which isn’t particularly high but offers some protection should it slip from a gloved hand. I tested out a drop at this height, and the phone survived as expected. I chanced my arm, tossing it higher, the phone falling further. There were no visible signs of wear, but I probably wouldn’t want to do this too often. The Doogee S200 feels rugged only up to a point. A rowdy brawler, but not a tank.

As a smartphone, it performs well and without issue. Connectivity, which includes Wi-Fi 6 and NFC, is also welcome. Out of the box, the phone is loaded with a range of apps and extras designed for on-site work. This includes Glove Mode, located in Settings, and the Toolbag App. It's here where you can access a range of essential worksite tools, such as compass, ruler, and digital spirit level. I particularly like this, as it means the phone is ready for the jobsite straight away, no messing about.

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I quite enjoyed the addition of the rear circular subscreen. Though not a game-changer by any means, I appreciated the ability to glance at the clock regardless of which way I was holding the S200. Alongside the time, it felt very smooth swiping through the other options on the subscreen, such as music player controls and calendar. Disappointingly, as far as I could tell, there’s no way to customize which apps are displayed here. Through the MiniScreen Subscreen Settings, you’re free to set a range of clock faces - I went for analogue in this sea of digital - or make your own. It’s basic, but fun. You can also change how to wake the miniscreen.

I found the 100MP camera is nice - not the highest megapixel camera around, but distinctly higher than many devices we’ve tested from rivals like Oukitel, where 64MP is more common. Elsewhere, the night vision camera proved exceptional and, for many workers, I can see this becoming a go-to mid-range rugged phone for this feature alone. Gaming and media playback was good, with colors crisp and vivid on the fair-sized screen. However, I did find the speakers only adequate - these are the typical tinny phone speakers, the smartphone standard, with very little bass. Overall, in use, the Doogee S200 delivered exactly the sort of experience I’d expect from a phone of this price and in this category.

• In use: 4 / 5

Doogee S200: Final verdict

The Doogee S200 is, very literally, a solid smartphone, built for rugged use. True, the specs aren’t the toughest and hardiest out there - and for genuinely hostile environments, I’d think twice about taking it on the job. However, for general use on worksites, or hiking and camping, the S200 is more than robust enough. Yes, it’s big and heavy - that’s part of its charm, alongside the cyber-futuristic mecha-style design, its sliced corners and exposed rivets on the side. If you want a phone that’s durable, built to go up against the elements, and still looks great doing it, there’s a lot to recommend here.

Should you buy a Doogee S200? Buy it if...

You want a rugged phone with plenty of features
If you want a big, chunky, robust smartphone with good performance and 5G, the Doogee S200 ticks plenty of boxes.

You want a built-in compass and night vision
This phone boasts a night vision camera and compass amongst a host of tools and features that’ll be welcome on any jobsite.

Don't buy it if...

You don’t need a durable phone
However nice it is, there’s no good reason to pick up this phone unless you need a ruggedized device that’ll take a few knocks.

You want a lightweight device
The Doogee S200 is unashamedly big and heavy, whichever way you measure it. Not one for slipping away in a tight pocket or handbag.

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• Swann debuts new home security tech at CES 2025
• The MaxRanger range includes an AI doorbell and new security cameras
• The Xtreem4K is an AI security camera that can talk to intruders

As an owner of one of the best video doorbells, I’ll be the first to admit that while being able to chat with someone through the device – such as talking to a delivery driver while I’m out – is a nice idea, in practice I never use it. If I’m not able to answer my door it’s usually because I’m busy doing something else, but what if my doorbell could answer for me? That’s a question Swann has answered with new AI-powered doorbell and camera options that it unveiled at CES 2025.

Back in October last year we covered the SwannBuddy4K – which we gave four-stars in our SwanBuddy 4K review – but now there’s the MaxRanger4K Video Doorbell. It's a wireless doorbell which boasts Ultra HD full-color video day and night, and comes with zero subscription fees (so there's no paywall to lock you out of the most useful features).

The MaxRanger4K doorbell boast up to 300m wireless range from the hub, a roughly three-month battery life per charge, and 64GB of storage. Oh, and it can talk to visitors for you, just like the SwannBuddy.

Under the MaxRanger name, Swann is also showcasing some non-AI security cameras. They all also boast no extra fees and 4K video day and night, but offer a wider security ring around your home. The Mini can be placed up to 300m from your hub with 64GB of storage, meanwhile the MaxRanger4K Max boasts a 600m range from the hub with 64GB of storage, and the Pro model offers a 1km max range from the hub, and 128GB storage.

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If you want to take things up a notch however, Swann is also debuting the Xtreem4K with SwannShield AI Defender Security Guard.

This is a wireless security camera with many of the same specs as the models above such as a three-month rechargeable battery, 4K color video capture day and night, and free local recordings up to 32GB. It also packs heat and motion sensing, which can trigger lights, sirens and recording.

Though unlike the MaxRanger cameras above, the Xtreem4K has has an AI feature that takes a more active intruder deterrent approach, with SwannShield Defender being able to respond to motion to determine what caused it and either welcome guests, deter unwanted visitors, or escalate if it believes there’s a security threat.

We’ll have to test these gadgets out to determine their effectiveness, but we’ve been impressed with Swann’s tech before so we’re excited to test them out when they launch in the US, UK, and Australia.

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• Asus announces Nvdia RTX 50-series powered laptops
• A new Asus gaming tablet is on the way
• We're getting a new Asus desktop too

CES 2025 is expected to be a big one for computing tech – what with next-gen chips from major brands like Nvidia, Intel and AMD set to usher in next-gen performance – and one of the many brands taking advantage of those upgrades is Asus with its suite of new gaming machines.

Though to get things out of the way now, no new Asus gaming handheld has been announced with new and improved specs, and for all the devices below we're still waiting for precise prices and release dates across all regions.

Starting with the ROG Zephyrus G16, this sleek gaming hardware boasts up to 32GB of RAM, a 2.5K OLED ROG nebula display (with a max refresh rate of 250Hz and up to 500 nits brightness), and up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU in a package that’s just 1.49cm thin and weighs 1.85kg – ideal for a gaming laptop you want to take on the go.

Next up are the Strix G16 and G18 laptops which come with an Intel CPU, and either 16-inch or 18-inch displays. It will pack up to an RTX 5080 (a slightly less powerful Nvidia GPU compared to the Zephyrus), but still boast up to 32GB of DDR5 5,600MHz RAM, 2TB Gen 4.0 SSD, and a 240Hz 2.5K display.

If you care about style and substance then you might appreciate the Strix Scar 16 and 18 – again, separated by their display size. The pair boast next-gen Intel and Nvidia parts (up to a Ultra 9 processor 275HX, and RTX 5090), with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of SSD storage alongside a 2.5K Mini-LED screen – with 3ms delay, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1,200 nits peak brightness. On the lid you’ll see AniMe vision decoration – previously called AniMe Matrix sync – which features an array of customizable LEDs so you can create custom images and animations as you play.

Not all just laptops

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As we enter the back half of Asus's announcements things start to get a little different.

The 2025 ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet hybrid that’s super light and thin – 12mm thick, and 1.2Kg thick. Yet it features a Strix Halo AMD processor, an RGB keyboard cover, and a 180Hz touchscreen display. It won’t boast anything like the same performance as the bulkier PCs in Asus’ lineup, but if portability is your priority it’s one to keep your eye on especially considering previous ROG Flow Z13 tablets scored fairly well in reviews – we gave the 2022 model four stars in our review calling it “one of the best choices for a portable gaming laptop.”

If you want to give your Asus gaming tablet a performance boost, the new ROG XG Mobile could lend a hand. This puck boasts an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, in-built lighting, and vapor chamber cooling, and can be used to boost the performance of your other device. Previous models received mixed reviews, but as with all of the devices we’ll have to test Asus’ new gaming tech for ourselves to get a grasp of their performance capabilities.

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• Despite their flagship status, both still only use PCIe 4.0

Lenovo has announced its latest premium business laptops, the ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Editions, at CES 2025.

These high-performance laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM clocked at 8533 MT/s and support for up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.

Given their flagship status, we’d have liked Lenovo to have moved beyond PCIe 4.0 for these, but sadly that’s not the case.

Customer-replaceable batteries

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The laptops include dual Thunderbolt 4 ports conveniently housed in a redesigned "engine hub" for easy docking and servicing access, and HDMI 2.1.

Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. There’s a large glass haptic touchpad and a redesigned keyboard. The laptop’s communication bar integrates an 8MP MIPI camera with IR support and dual noise-canceling microphones for high-quality video conferencing.

The main differences between the ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Editions lie in their display size, battery capacity, and weight. The X9 14 features a 14-inch OLED screen available in two configurations: a WUXGA non-touch panel with 400 nits brightness or a 2.8K touch display with 500 nits, HDR600 support, and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. It weighs 2.66 lbs (1.21 kg) and includes a 55Wh battery.

The X9 15 steps up to a 15.3-inch OLED screen, also available in touch and non-touch options, supporting 500 nits brightness, HDR600 True Black certification, and a variable 120Hz refresh rate. With a 80Wh battery, it is better suited for longer work sessions and heavier workloads. The larger laptop weighs 3.19 lbs (1.45 kg).

In a welcome touch, both models feature a customer-replaceable battery using 100% recycled cobalt cells, which not only reduces reliance on virgin materials but also extends the lifespan of the devices by making maintenance much easier.

Cobalt batteries are known for their high energy density, providing longer runtimes and efficient power delivery within a compact size, so they are ideal for use in premium ultrabooks. Apple and Dell have already embraced recycled cobalt in their devices, so it's good to see Lenovo following suit.

Both models will be available starting February 2025, with the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition priced from $1,399, while the X9 15 Aura Edition starting at $1,549.

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• Panasonic reveals its 2025 TV lineup
• The range is headlined by the flagship Z95B OLED TV
• The lineup includes the W95B mini-LED and W70B LED TVs

Panasonic has revealed its 2025 TV lineup at CES 2025. The reveal consists of three TVs – the flagship Z95B, the W95B mini-LED, and the W70B, a more entry-level LED TV. There is currently no pricing info or release dates for these models.

The Panasonic Z95B, successor to the Panasonic Z95A, one of 2024's best OLED TVs, is the flagship set in the 2025 lineup. It will use a new 'Primary RGB Tandem Panel' instead of the micro-lens array (MLA) OLED panel used in its predecessor, which Panasonic says will result in higher brightness, better detail and greater color volume.

The Panasonic W95B will have an improved mini-LED panel with up to 2.5x more dimming zones compared to last year's W95A, which will result in improved contrast and better black levels.

The entry-level Panasonic LED series will support HDR10+ (decode only), HDR10 and HLG formats and will have a slim-bezel design.

All three sets use Fire TV as their smart TV platform. Both the Z95B and W95B will feature a new Prime Video Calibrated Mode, a picture mode optimized for watching Amazon Prime Video content, as well as Calman and ISF calibration tools to fine-tune picture settings, a first for a Fire TV model. In the US, both the Z95B and W95B will also feature an ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV tuner for broadcast TV.

The Z95B and W95B will be available in both the US and the UK, while the W70B will be available in the US only. Scroll down for more detailed information on each TV.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV

The Panasonic Z95B on display at CES 2025 (Image credit: Future)

The Panasonic Z95B will be available in 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes, with the smallest and largest models available for the first time in the US (the Z95A was only available in a 65-inch size last year).

The Z95B's biggest upgrade over its predecessor, the Z95A, is a new quad-layer Primary RGB Tandem Panel, which is coupled with Panasonic's own ThermalFlow cooling system. Panasonic says this will make the Z95B bolder, brighter, more colorful and more detail-rich than the Z95A.

The new panel is in place of the micro-lens-array(MLA) OLED panel used in the Z95A, as well as the LG G4. It's not officially confirmed whether this quad-layer panel is the same 'four-stack' panel set to feature in the LG M5 and G5 OLEDs, but this seems likely.

The Z95B features an HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, which will support both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ HDR formats. There is also a Precision Detail feature, designed to "unlock more from Dolby Vision content".

The Z95B's built-in speaker system has been re-designed to allow for a wider soundstage and improved processing for spatial audio. It will support Dolby Atmos audio format as well. If its speaker system is anything like the Z95A's, which was arguably the best TV for sound released in 2024, we have high hopes.

The Z95B supports gaming features you'd expect to find on the best gaming TVs, including 4K 144Hz, VRR (AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync), ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming, as well as a True Game Mode.

Panasonic W95B mini-LED TV

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The Panasonic W95B is the mini-LED entry in Panasonic's 2025 TV lineup. It will be available in 55, 65, 75 and 85-inch sizes in both the US and UK.

The W95B features a mini-LED panel that will deliver enhanced contrast, better black levels and better detail than previous mini-LED models, according to Panasonic. With 2.5x more local dimming zones than the W95A (this depends on screen size), the W95B promises better backlight control, resulting in an overall better picture.

The W95B will feature the same HCX Pro AI Processor MKII found in the Z95B. It will support Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ formats, along with a Precision Detail feature that "unlocks more from Dolby Vision content".

The W95B is also well suited for gaming, with 4K 144Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming, which is also supported at 144Hz.

The W95B's built-in sound system has yet to be confirmed, but we do there is a 20W subwoofer included.

Panasonic W70B LED TV

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The Panasonic W70B will be available in the US in 43, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75 and 85-inch sizes.

The W70B uses an LED panel and supports 4K HDR formats including HDR10+ (though this is decoded), HDR10 and HLG. It will also feature MEMC for fast-paced images and sports viewing.

There are four HDMI ports for connectivity, though there is no confirmation as to whether any of these will support HDMI 2.1 for gaming.

The W70B will feature voice control as part of Fire TV, which can be exectuted using the Alexa voice remote.

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