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Doro 6520

Custom Proprietary Operating system
2.8" Screen size
2MP Main camera
— Processor
75 MB Storage
800 mAh Battery
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7.5

“This is an ideal device for an older user who doesn't want to get bogged down with a complicated smartphone but still wants to stay in touch.”

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6 ratings so far

Recent voices
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Guest · 8 years ago
Recommended

My wife charges her phone when it is off, and this lasts for a week. The only downfall of the phone is the poor camera resolution. Good point small, lightweight and convenient to put in pocket.

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Patricia · 8 years ago
Avoid

My Doro 6520 Mobile has Activate Bearer Failed come on the phone every ten minutes came up for couple for second and turn off.

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eileen · 8 years ago

As others have said the battery life is awful and sometimes just when I am going out I notice it's down low. Then I don't have time to charge it as it seems to need charging every other night without even using it much. and I always forget to charge it..I will not be getting another doro

Carl · replied 9 years ago

That's normal. Set your lockscreen to None. Let me know if that's what you're looking for.

Specifications
Full specs
Overview
Released Sep 2016
Announced —
Price tier —
Also Known As —
Processor Unknown
CPU Speed —
RAM —
Storage 75 MB
Price (USD) —
Regions USA, Canada
Regional Variants —
Warranty 1 Year
Accessories AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Software & Support
OS Custom
OS at Launch Proprietary
Current Version —
OS Updates —
Security Updates —
Custom UI —
Display
Type Color
Technology LCD
Size 2.8"
Resolution 240 × 320
Pixel Density 143 ppi
Colors 65k
Refresh Rate —
Touch Sampling Rate —
Peak Brightness —
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade —
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors —
Additional Features -
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type —
Size —
Resolution —
Color Type —
Colors —
Camera — Main
Main Camera 2MP
Flash No
Sensor Name —
Sensor Size —
Focal Length (Main) —
Focal Length (Ultrawide) —
Focal Length (Telephoto) —
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Video Resolution QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
Video FPS —
Video Length —
Video Formats 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, AVI
Features —
Additional Info Exposure value
Camera — Front
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution —
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Zoom
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Features —
Additional Info -
Camera — Scores
DxOMark Overall —
DxOMark Photo —
DxOMark Video —
DxOMark Zoom —
DxOMark Bokeh —
DxOMark Selfie —
DxOMark Rank —
Performance
Chip Unknown
Process Node —
GPU —
RAM —
Storage 75 MB
AnTuTu v11 —
Geekbench 6 Single —
Geekbench 6 Multi —
Geekbench 5 Single —
Geekbench 5 Multi —
Battery
Capacity 800 mAh
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging —
Wireless Charging —
Comes with Charger —
Talk Time —
Video Playback —
Internet (WiFi) —
Internet (Cellular) —
Standby 15h 48m
Mixed Usage —
Charge Time 0–100% —
Charged in 30 Min —
GSMArena Score —
Battery Test Source —
Battery Life (Call) —
Battery Life (Video) —
Battery Life (Web) —
Battery Life (Gaming) —
Connectivity
Wi-Fi —
WiFi Version —
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Codecs SBC
USB Type Yes
USB OTG
USB Speed —
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type —
UWB
Satellite —
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC
Expansion Capacity 32MB
Cellular
Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
3G MHz
900 2100
2G MHz
900 1800 1900
Data —
VoLTE Unknown
WiFi Calling Unknown
Physical SIM Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Design & Build
Form Factor Flip
Material Plastic
Frame Material —
Rear Material —
Colors Black, Midnight Blue
Dimensions 10.4 × 5.5 × 1.9 cm (4.09 × 2.17 × 0.75 in)
Weight 108g
IP Rating —
Water Resistance Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score —
Parts Availability —
Audio
External Speakers Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio —
GSMArena Loudness —
Speaker Loudness —
Input & Navigation
Touchscreen
Navigation Type D-pad
Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
Safety
SAR Head 0.213 W/kg
SAR Body 0.395 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
More
Additional Information —
Additional Comments —
Related Links Official Website
Manual Download PDF
Quick Start Guide —

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Common questions

What people actually want to know

How do I check my voicemail on the Doro 6520?
When was the Doro 6520 released?
How long does the battery last on the Doro 6520?
Does the Doro 6520 support wireless charging?
Does the Doro 6520 have a headphone jack?
Does the Doro 6520 have NFC?
Where can I get support for the Doro 6520?
Where can I download the Doro 6520 manual?
Community

Questions & answers

UL
Ulysse · Answered

In fact the green light flashes even though there ARE no new messages or a missed call. I am trying to figure out what to to stop the green light flashing. I do NOT want to delete my old messages.

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CA
Carl · Answered

To delete a number on the Doro 6520 follow these simple steps:

  1. Press Menu -> Phonebook.
  2. Select a contact, then press Options
  3. Choose Delete, press Yes to confirm.
  4. Press OK to confirm.
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diana milne · Answered

Have checked all the settings on my Doro for weather but it gives me wrong information all the time

CA
Carl · Answered

Check Menu -> Settings -> Weather, choose your city then Select Wallpaper and select On (to view the weather in standby mode).

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Pam · Answered

Hi Carl,

I rarely have the phone on it's for emergencies only. I really wanted to use my Doro as a portable diary, but it seems that when you enter diary events the phone will automatically turn itself on and give you a reminder of the events. The only way to stop it is to use the 'function bloc' and turn off the calendar and reminders.

Thanks for your suggestions

You
CA
Carl · Answered

Are you pertaining to voicemail? I'm pretty sure it's also set at max possible rings by default. I'm not sure though if disabling it helps, sorry.

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Ros · Answered

Thanks Carl , I don’t think there is either, but my son suggested turning off the answerphone message which should make it ring longer? 

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CA
Carol · Answered

I have managed to sort this thank you. The message function couldn't be found anywhere on the phone, even though it had been there and had been used. I did a settings reset and this fixed the problem.

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GR
Grandad99 · Answered

Thanks - that is a helpful start to my next query.

I only recently noticed the Settings option to store details on the phone or Sim.  My default was the phone and I have now altered it to Sim. Query is whether existing items stored on the phone will automatically be moved to the Sim

CA
Carl · Answered

I believe you are pertaining to this "SIM to save up to 3 phone numbers and one e-mail address per contact." You misread it, you can store 3 phone number and an e-email address per contact. Hope that clears it up. :)

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CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Eileen. I went thru the manual of Doro 6520 and didn't find any mention of such feature unfortunately. Have you tried calling your carrier and see if they can assist you from their end?

You
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Joseph Lynn wardle · Answered

I have done as you say ,but when I put in the name of another town.the hour class appears and turns,but nothing happens.i left it turning for over an hour twice to no avail. Now I can't even get back to my own City of Norwich.   Your answer is OK ,but the Doro6520 does not respond.

CA
Carl · Answered

Hi Joseph. Open Menu -> Settings -> Weather -> Select a different city -> then Select your city again. Check if the temperature refreshes.

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Tina · Answered

Actually, we can easily use google account to help us transfer contacts from Apple ipad to new Dora6520. Of course, we can also try coolmuster mobile transfer to help us transfer data between them. 

CA
Carl · Answered

You can transfer them via Bluetooth. Open Menu -> Phonebooks -> Select a contact, then press Options -> Send vCard -> Send by Bluetooth -> Press OK.

You
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