Gionee has come a long way in past couple of years of India operations. Most people associate the brand with affordable ultra slim smartphones like Elife S5.5 and Elife S5.1, but the Chinese smartphone maker is also offering a wide gamut of devices spread across all price ranges. If you are looking for some of the best Gionee phones under 20k, Here are some options.
Gionee Elife S5.5
Gionee Elife S5.5 was once the slimmest smartphone with just 5.5 mm thick body and is now selling for Approx 19,000 INR. The handset offers a 5 Inch super AMOLED display with full HD resolution and is powered by 1.7 GHz Octa Core MediaTek Mt6592 SoC with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Other features include 13 MP AF camera, 5 MP front camera, USB OTG support and 2300 mAh battery. The handset has some heating issues which were addressed in Elife S5.1.
Key Specs
| Model | Gionee Elife S5.5 |
| Display | 5 inch FHD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core MediaTek MT6592 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Non-Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh |
| Price | 19,000 INR |
Gionee Elife S5.1
Gionee Elife S5.1 is the most affordable among ultra slim smartphones and will set you back by around 17,000 INR. It is also the only one which doesn’t have a protruding camera bump. The handset is just 5.1 mm thin and houses a 4.8 Inch AMOLED HD display powered by 1.7 GHz octa core chipset, with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB storage.
Other features include Gorilla Glass 3, Android kitkat, 8 MP rear camera, 16 GB internal storage and a moderate 2050 mAh battery.
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Key Specs
| Model | Gionee Elife S5.1 |
| Display | 4.8 inch HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core MediaTek MT6592 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Non-Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,050 mAh |
| Price | Approx 17,000 INR |
Gionee Marathon M3
As the name suggest, Gionee Marathon M3 has been designed for the long run. There is a massive 5000 mAh battery inside, along then a trimmed down version on Amigo UI.
Taking advantage of this juicy battery are, 5 Inch IPS LCD display with 720p HD resolution and 1.3 GHz quad core MT6582 quad core with 1 GB RAM and expandable 8 GB storage. Other features include 8 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera and 128 GB MicroSD support. The handset is available for Around 12,000 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Gionee Marathon M3 |
| Display | 5 inch HD |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB,Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Price | Approx 12,000 INR |
Gionee CTRL V6L
If you are looking for a 4G LTE enabled phone, Gionee recently launched CTRL V6L with quad core SoC and 4G LTE. The company also announced that all Gionee smartphones launched for more than 10K this year will include 4G LTE.
Gionee CTRL V6L LTE, comes with a 5 inch display and 6.9 mm thin profile. It is powered by 1.2 GHz quad core CPU with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. Other features include an 8 MP rear camera, Android 4.4 KitKat, 128 GB MicroSD support and motion control and a new PPT mode.
Key Specs
| Model | Gionee CTRL V6L |
| Display | 5 Inch HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat based Amigo UI |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 1980 mAh |
| Price | 15000 INR |
Gionee Pioneer P6
Gionee Pioneer P6 is another recent release from Gionee, which includes a flash for the 2 MP front camera. This should be enough to at least label it as a selfie focused smartphone from Gionee.
If you are looking for a Gionee smartphone which doesn’t cost too much, you can consider pioneer p6 with a 5 Inch FWVGA display, powered by 1.3 GHz MT6582 with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. Other features include Android KitKat, 5 MP rear camera, 32 GB microSD support, and 1950 mAh battery.
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Key Specs
| Model | Gionee Pioneer P6 |
| Display | 5 inch, FWVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Camera | 5 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 1,950 mAh |
| Price | Rs 8,890 |
Gionee Elife E7 Mini
The Gionee Elife E7 Mini comes fitted with a 4.7 inch HD IGZO display panel that boasts a screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Under the hood is a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor that is backed by Mali-450MP4 graphics unit , 1 GB of RAM and 2200 mAh battery. Fueled by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, the handset features a 13 MP camera with LED flash that can rotate to click snaps from any angle. Thus you can swivel the camera and click detailed selfies. The handset is available for approx 15,000 INR in India.
Key Specs
| Model | Gionee Elife E7 Mini |
| Display | 4.7 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Upgradeable |
| Camera | 13 MP swivel camera |
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
| Price | 17,000 INR |
Conclusion
If you have zeroed in on Gionee as your next smartphone brand, these are some of the phones in different Gionee series worth considering. off late, Gionee is mainly targeting a strong presence on ground, which might be a reason for the pricing, which isn’t as aggressive. The company will also launch its next flagship phone, Gionee Elife S7 in India on 4th April.
