Doogee is gearing up to introduce a new trio of smartphones under its Note56 lineup, with the Note56, Note56 Pro, and Note56 Plus making their official debut very soon. While the three models share identical designs and physical dimensions, the company is differentiating them by performance, features, and color choices – though the strategy has already sparked debates among tech followers about whether these phones stand out enough in today’s competitive market.
The highlight of the series is clearly the Doogee Note56 Plus, positioned as the most advanced option. 
It is powered by the Unisoc T7225 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and a generous 256GB of storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. The device ships with Android 16 out of the box and includes a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Photography is handled by a 50MP OmniVision OV50D40 rear camera and an 8MP Sony IMX134 selfie shooter – respectable specs for the budget range. Fueling it all is a 6,150mAh battery with 18W charging, and users also get NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the always-welcome 3.5mm headphone jack. Color options include Purple, Black, Green, and a somewhat oddly named ‘Natural Color.’
Stepping down a notch, the Doogee Note56 Pro mirrors the Plus model in design but trims hardware. It offers 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 13MP OmniVision OV13853 primary camera. Charging slows to 10W, and the fingerprint scanner is dropped, which may feel like cut corners in 2025. Available hues replace the Purple option with White, while the rest remain similar.
The base Note56 aims to be the most affordable of the trio but comes with even sharper compromises. With 3GB RAM, just 64GB of storage, and powered by the older Unisoc SC9863A chip, its performance ceiling will feel limited. Cameras are dialed back too: an 8MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K4H5 on the rear and a 5MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K5E9 front sensor. NFC is absent, and while it does retain the same general look as its siblings, it comes in fewer colors, excluding Purple entirely.
Price-wise, Doogee places the Note56 Plus at $199.99, the Note56 Pro at $169.99, and the base Note56 at $149.99. While this appears budget-friendly on paper, online commenters are skeptical. Many argue that rival devices – such as the CMF Phone 1 or Poco’s older M-series models – deliver better performance for similar or even lower prices. The choice of chipsets, particularly the SC9863A in late 2025, is seen as outdated, while some mocked the branding, joking that buying a Doogee might invite ridicule among peers. Others questioned the practicality of pairing 6GB RAM with expandable storage up to 2TB, pointing out that performance bottlenecks would limit its usefulness anyway.
Ultimately, the Note56 lineup reflects Doogee’s attempt to expand beyond its rugged-phone niche, but whether this mainstream push will succeed is debatable. On one hand, the Plus offers a decent balance of modern features and affordability; on the other, both the Pro and standard Note56 look underwhelming compared to alternatives. If Doogee wants to compete beyond marketplaces like AliExpress, it will need to offer more than recycled designs and modest chips. Time will tell if the Note56 family resonates with cost-conscious buyers or fades as another forgettable budget series.