
Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5917)54.5
Performance(#6967)54.3
Camera(#5164)42.1
Display(#3357)70.5
Battery(#4557)43.5
Build(#3306)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Gionee Elife E3
Short Review
- The Gionee Elife E3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 137 x 68 x 7.9 mm, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 4.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, suitable for everyday use.
- Performance is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, paired with 1GB of RAM and a PowerVR Series 5XT GPU, providing adequate speed for basic tasks.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing 2 MP camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 1800 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
- Running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it can be upgraded to 4.4.2 KitKat, offering a decent software experience for its time.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The device is available in multiple colors: Black, White, Blue, and Pink.
- Notably, it does not support wireless charging and has a microUSB 2.0 port for wired connections.
- Overall, the Gionee Elife E3 presents a balanced mix of features for users seeking a straightforward smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR Series 5XT
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions137 x 68 x 7.9 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Blue, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes