Gionee today announced two new phones that bolsters its mid-range and top-end segment. First is the Elife E8 that takes over the photographic duties from last year’s E7 with a huge 24 megapixel sensor that is capable to take photos in up to 120 megapixel resolution with 3x lossless zoom. The selfie part is handled […]
Gionee Pioneer P4S now available in India
Gionee has expanded its affordable smartphone lineup with the Pioneer P4S smartphone. The Pioneer P4S is bundled with a flip cover and comes with an upgraded HotKnot feature to transfer any file. On the hardware side, the Pioneer P4S is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, 1GB RAM and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. The […]
Gionee announces Elife S7 phone in India
After unveiling the Elife S7 in Spain at Mobile World Congress, Gionee has announced the availability and price of the device for the Indian market. Boasting a skeleton design, the Elife S7 is just 5.5mm thin and features a frame design with metal consisting of aluminum magnesium alloy and high glossy finish. The phone’s glass […]
Gionee emphasises on affordable LTE devices with V6L, P5L
As carriers continue to expand the availability of its 4G LTE service in India, smartphone manufacturers want to be ready with the next-generation high-speed network. We’ve got some high and mid-range devices from companies like Samsung, LG, Apple supporting Indian LTE bands but it’s the entry-level where the success of any service depends. Last Friday, […]
Gionee Marathon M3 comes with a 5000mAh battery, affordable price tag
Gionee just announced a smartphone that wants you to keep the battery power bank at home next time you venture out. The Marathon M3 that will be available in India in the coming days boasts a 5000mAh battery that promises up to 32 hours of 3G talk time with over a month of standby. The […]
Gionee will release Elife S5.1 in November in India [Updated]
UPDATE: We’ve heard from Gionee India who says the phone will be launched in early November and not next month. Gionee has announced that its slimmest smartphone in the world – Elife S5.1 will be available in select countries from October. Recognised as the world’s slimmest phone by Guinness World Records, the Elife S5.1 is […]
Gionee teases new Elife S phone slimmer than S5.5
Gionee’s Elife S5.5 currently holds the title to be the world’s slimmest smartphone but it seems the Chinese company is pushing the barrier further as they tease a phone slimmer than the Elife S5.5. Going by the image and the recent leak, it seems we’ll get a phone that’s just 5mm thick. The phone however, […]
Gionee Pioneer P4 gets Android 4.4 update in India
While Elife E7 users are still waiting for the elusive Android 4.4 KitKat update, Gionee has gone ahead and released the KitKat update for its Pioneer P4 smartphone. The Android 4.4 KitKat update is available as an OTA and in addition to the bump in software version, there’s improvement in overall performance and updates to […]
Gionee starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for CTRL V5 and Elife S5.5
China-based Gionee has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for CTRL V5 and Elife S5.5 devices. The update will bring the devices to Android 4.4.2 KitKat and bring in improved performance and hopefully improved battery life. While we’re unsure of the exact changes and improvements in the CTRL V5, the Elife S5.5 sports an […]
Gionee Pioneer P2S now selling in India for Rs. 6,499
China-based Gionee has expanded its smartphone portfolio with the Pioneer P2S. The phone is now available in the Indian market for Rs. 6,499 and given the asking price, it packs in decent features like 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 4-inch display and runs customised version of Android 4.2. Furthermore, the Pioneer P2S supports dual-SIM dual standby connectivity, […]