Chinese smartphone manufacturer Doogee created a smartphone that's almost all display by putting the camera on the back layer of a slider phone that moves vertically — a retro-move reminiscent of the Palm Pre.
Doogee is a relatively unknown company in the US, but those who have heard of it, know its phones for their affordability and minimal bezels. And the forthcoming Mix 4 model is no exception. Although the phone is not available yet, UK tech YouTuber Arun Maini (known as Mrwhosetheboss) got hold of a non-functional prototype.
While we still don't know anything about how the phone's software works, the dummy prototype provides the first up-close look at its industrial design and durability.
Here's what we know based on his review:
This is the prototype for the Doogee Mix 4, and from the front it looks pretty minimalistic, sleek, and has plenty of display.
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This is the prototype for the Doogee Mix 4, and from the front it looks pretty minimalistic, sleek, and has plenty of display.
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When the back of the phone slides up, it exposes everything that would be included on a notch, including the camera lenses.
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But that extra layer of thickness allows the Mix 4 to have its seemingly non-existent bezel.
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The Samsung S9 Plus (right) has a 6.2-inch display.