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Gionee Ctrl V5#5585

Released: 2014

Gionee Ctrl V5

Overall Score

27.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5585)27.2
Performance(#6315)42.7
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#5823)55.2
Battery(#6794)17.4
Build(#2790)17.1
Connectivity(#7675)26.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Gionee Ctrl V5

Short Review

  • The Gionee Ctrl V5 features a compact design with dimensions of 134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1 mm and a lightweight build at 103.5g.
  • Its 4.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 234 ppi, suitable for basic viewing needs.
  • Powered by a Mediatek MT6582V/X chipset and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, the performance is adequate for everyday tasks, supported by 1GB of RAM.
  • The device includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus capabilities, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • The 1800 mAh battery capacity provides limited usage time, and it lacks fast charging or wireless charging features.
  • Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in black and white colors, with no water resistance.
  • Overall, the Gionee Ctrl V5 is a basic smartphone with essential features and modest performance.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6582V/X
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1 mm (5.30 x 2.67 x 0.32 in)
Weight103.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SAR0.45 W/kg (head)     0.57 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth2.0
NFC
USBmicroUSB
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass