Blackview Xplore 1 VS Doogee V Max S

Both the Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S are designed with rugged, waterproof builds, featuring an IP68 rating for water resistance. This means they are both highly resistant to water and dust, making them suitable for harsh environments. The Xplore 1 weighs 638 g, while the V Max S is lighter at 536 g, making it 102 g lighter than its counterpart. When it comes to thickness, the Xplore 1 is thicker at 29.5 mm compared to the V Max S at 26.3 mm, suggesting that the Xplore 1 might be bulkier in hand.

The dimensions of the two devices are also slightly different. The Blackview Xplore 1 is 184 mm in height, 83 mm in width, and has a volume of 450.524 cm³. In contrast, the Doogee V Max S is slightly shorter at 178.5 mm in height, 83.1 mm in width, and has a smaller volume of 390.117 cm³. This gives the V Max S a slightly more compact form factor.

Both devices are not foldable, so they maintain a rigid, solid design. The rugged build quality is present in both products, ensuring durability, but the size and weight differences may affect portability for some users, with the Doogee V Max S offering a more compact, lighter alternative to the Blackview Xplore 1.

Both the Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S feature LCD, IPS displays, offering solid color reproduction and clarity. The Xplore 1 has a larger 6.78″ screen, compared to the 6.58″ screen on the V Max S. Despite the size difference, the Xplore 1's pixel density is 396 ppi, slightly lower than the 401 ppi of the V Max S, meaning the V Max S could offer a slightly sharper display. Both devices share the same 1080 x 2460 px resolution on the Xplore 1 and 1080 x 2408 px resolution on the V Max S, with a small difference in pixel count, but both displays offer full HD+ clarity.

Both phones also support a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and interaction. They both come with branded damage-resistant glass, specifically Gorilla Glass 5, providing extra protection against drops and scratches. Neither device supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, meaning neither can provide enhanced high dynamic range content, and neither has an Always-On Display feature.

The most notable difference between the two displays is that the Blackview Xplore 1 includes a secondary screen, while the Doogee V Max S does not. This secondary screen on the Xplore 1 could be useful for quick information without needing to wake the primary display.

The Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S are powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, which includes a Mali G68 MP4 GPU. Both devices share identical CPU specifications, with 2 high-performance cores running at 2.6 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 2 GHz, as well as 8 threads and support for big.LITTLE technology. Both smartphones also have the same GPU clock speed of 950 MHz and a GPU turbo boost at 900 MHz. The Geekbench 6 benchmark results are also identical for both devices, with a multi-core score of 2257 and a single-core score of 936.

However, there are differences in memory and storage. The Blackview Xplore 1 has 512GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, while the Doogee V Max S has 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Both devices use the same RAM speed of 3200 MHz, and both support a maximum of 16GB of RAM, meaning the Xplore 1 offers double the RAM capacity. Both devices feature 4 memory channels, ensuring good memory bandwidth.

Other performance-related specs like GPU execution units, OpenGL ES version (3.2), and DirectX version (12) are the same on both devices. The Xplore 1 and V Max S also share the same semiconductor size of 6 nm, support for 64-bit processing, and integrated LTE. Both phones are capable of multithreading and use OpenCL version 2 for computing tasks. The thermal design power (TDP) is the same for both devices at 5W, indicating similar power efficiency.

The Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S both feature a multi-lens main camera setup. The Xplore 1 offers a combination of a 64 MP and a 20 MP camera, both with a wide aperture of 1.8f, while the V Max S has a 108 MP, 20 MP, and 2 MP combination with aperture sizes of 1.9f, 1.8f, and 2.4f, respectively. The V Max S includes an additional lens, providing more versatility, especially with the inclusion of a 2 MP lens. Both devices support 2160 x 30 fps video recording, have phase-detection autofocus for photos, and can shoot in slow motion. Neither device includes optical image stabilization, though they both feature manual exposure, manual ISO, and touch autofocus.

For front cameras, the Blackview Xplore 1 has a 50 MP sensor, while the Doogee V Max S features a 16 MP front camera. Both front cameras have a wide aperture of 1.8f and do not include a front-facing LED flash. The front cameras on both phones support HDR and have a timelapse function. Neither device has a dual-lens front camera, and neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Additionally, both phones are capable of creating panoramas in-camera, but neither has the ability to shoot 360° panoramas or 3D photos/videos.

Both devices share similar features such as continuous autofocus when recording videos, serial shot mode, and manual white balance. However, the Blackview Xplore 1 lacks a dual-tone LED flash for its main camera, which the V Max S includes. Neither device has a BSI sensor or laser autofocus, and both offer CMOS sensors for image capturing.

The Blackview Xplore 1 runs on Android 15, while the Doogee V Max S operates on Android 14. Both devices have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither supports cross-site tracking blocking. Both phones offer theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming, allowing users to personalize their interface. However, only the Xplore 1 allows users to offload apps, while the V Max S does not have this feature. Both devices support customizable notifications, full-page screenshots, Live Text, and split-screen multitasking.

In terms of additional features, both phones support PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, child lock functionality, widgets, offline voice recognition, and voice commands. Both can track the current position of the device and support a multi-user system. Neither device can be used as a PC, and both lack Quick Start functionality. Additionally, both devices feature an extra dim mode, battery health check, and have notification permissions and media picker functionality. The Xplore 1 offers more customization options with its ability to offload apps, while the V Max S is slightly behind with that specific feature.

Neither device has Mail Privacy Protection or Wi-Fi password sharing, and neither offers direct OS updates. Both phones offer on-device machine learning, manual focus, and have similar privacy and security features like TrustZone. Despite running on different versions of Android, the core features related to privacy, multitasking, and customization are similar between the two devices, with only a few key differences in the specifics of app management and offloading capabilities.

The Blackview Xplore 1 is equipped with a 20000 mAh battery, while the Doogee V Max S has a slightly larger 22000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the Xplore 1 offers faster charging at 55W compared to the 33W charging speed of the V Max S. Neither device supports wireless charging, and both come with a charger, although the V Max S does not include one in the box. Both phones feature a rechargeable, non-removable battery and have a battery level indicator to monitor remaining charge.

Despite the slight difference in battery capacity, both devices are designed to handle long-lasting use, with the Xplore 1 offering faster charging and the V Max S providing a larger battery. Neither device allows for battery removal, which could be a consideration for users seeking more flexibility in maintenance.

The Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S both lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on Bluetooth or USB-C audio options. The Xplore 1 does not feature stereo speakers, while the V Max S does include them, which may provide a richer audio experience for media consumption. Both devices support FM radio, so users can listen to radio stations without needing an internet connection. Neither device supports aptX, aptX HD, or aptX Adaptive, meaning they do not offer enhanced Bluetooth audio quality for compatible devices.

While both phones have FM radio functionality, the presence of stereo speakers in the V Max S gives it an advantage in audio playback compared to the Xplore 1. However, neither device supports wired audio through a 3.5 mm jack or advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX.

Both the Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S support 5G connectivity, ensuring fast mobile network speeds. They also feature Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) compatibility, providing a wide range of wireless connectivity options. Both devices use Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connections and have NFC for contactless payments or data sharing. Additionally, they each support 2 SIM cards and include a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

When it comes to positioning and sensors, both devices are equipped with GPS, a compass, and a gyroscope, but only the Xplore 1 has an infrared sensor. Both phones lack features like a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or built-in projector. The V Max S also does not have an infrared sensor like the Xplore 1.

Neither phone supports emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, motion tracking, or optical tracking. Both have a fingerprint scanner for security, an accelerometer, and support Galileo for accurate positioning. Both devices also support ANT+ and come with an external memory slot for expanded storage. However, both phones lack a heart rate monitor and stylus.

Both the Blackview Xplore 1 and Doogee V Max S come equipped with a video light, enhancing their ability to capture video in low-light environments. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, as these are not supported on either model. These aspects of the devices are identical in both phones, providing users with similar display characteristics and features in the miscellaneous category.

Both phones lack some premium features like a sapphire glass display or a curved screen, which may be expected in higher-end models, but they do offer a video light for better video capture in low-light settings.