The newly-unveiled Gionee S Plus is the first smartphone by Gionee to
come with a USB Type-C port, the latest USB standard. The midrange
phone sports a huge AMOLED display and is driven by an octa-core
processor for an enjoyable user experience.
The smartphone packs a capable 13-megapixel main camera with flash for some excellent shots. You will also find an equally impressive 5-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies and video calling.
Onboard storage has a decent 16GB capacity, which is expandable by up to 128 GB with a microSD card. Gionee S Plus will boot Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which will be overlaid by Gionee's Amigo 3.1 user interface.
The smartphone has a dual-SIM feature for getting the best of different worlds on mobile networks. It is accompanied by a large 3150mAh battery with support for fast charging. Gionee S Plus has a Face Unlock feature that lets you unlock it in less than a second, according to its maker. It also has a feature called Immersive Touch.
This midrange smartphone supports 4G LTE connectivity for lightning-fast browsing and file download speeds. Connectivity options also include Bluetooth and integrated Wi-Fi.
Display and Camera
Gionee S Plus crams in a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels for decent clarity. The touchscreen, which has relatively thin bezels, is protected against scratches and from being broken easily by rugged Corning Gorilla Glass 3.The smartphone packs a capable 13-megapixel main camera with flash for some excellent shots. You will also find an equally impressive 5-megapixel snapper on the front for selfies and video calling.
Hardware and Software
Equipped with an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, Gionee S Plus is built to provide convincing performance, especially when you consider that the chip is backed up by ample 3 GB of RAM. Perhaps, the only thing that is a tad disappointing is that the processor is clocked at only 1.3 GHz – a maximum speed common among budget devices.Onboard storage has a decent 16GB capacity, which is expandable by up to 128 GB with a microSD card. Gionee S Plus will boot Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which will be overlaid by Gionee's Amigo 3.1 user interface.
Other Features
For the first time ever, a Gionee device is fitted with the future-focused USB Type-C port, which will enable users to charge other devices with the S Plus or do so the other way round.The smartphone has a dual-SIM feature for getting the best of different worlds on mobile networks. It is accompanied by a large 3150mAh battery with support for fast charging. Gionee S Plus has a Face Unlock feature that lets you unlock it in less than a second, according to its maker. It also has a feature called Immersive Touch.
This midrange smartphone supports 4G LTE connectivity for lightning-fast browsing and file download speeds. Connectivity options also include Bluetooth and integrated Wi-Fi.
Pricing and availability
Gionee S Plus is not yet available in Nigeria. We currently have no data on pricing and availability. When available, Gionee S Plus Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 51,500 to 75,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country.Gionee S Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee S Plus:General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- Processor: 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor (MediaTek MT6753)
- GPU: -
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Dark Blue, White, Golden
- Dimension: -
- Weight: -
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch AMOLED Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi)
- Display Protection: -
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP Camera, HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 64GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: -
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: -
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: -
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: -
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: -
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3150 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Talktime: -
- Standby Time: -
