Overall Score
60.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2537)60.6
Performance(#2938)62.5
Camera(#2315)44.9
Display(#3354)70.5
Battery(#1817)58.5
Build(#1011)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Gionee M12
Short Review
- The Gionee M12 features a plastic frame and back with a glass front, measuring 163.9 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm and weighing 196g, available in Magic Green and Dazzling Black.
- It sports a 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 268 ppi at a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 chipset with an octa-core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU, offering configurations of 64GB storage with 4GB RAM or 128GB with 6GB RAM.
- The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide lens, and two 2 MP depth sensors, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 16 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The device is powered by a substantial 5100 mAh battery, but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on Android 10 and includes a headphone jack, though stereo speakers are not present.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- The absence of 5G and NFC may limit some users, but the overall build quality and design are solid for everyday use.
- The lack of HDR support on the display may affect multimedia experiences, but the camera setup offers versatility for photography.
- Overall, the Gionee M12 provides a balanced mix of features for typical smartphone tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, November 16
Announced2020, November 16
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.55"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm) - model 1Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - model 2
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - model 1Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - model 2
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, (ultrawide)2 MP (depth)2 MP (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.9 x 76.8 x 9.3 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.37 in)
Weight196 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMagic Green, Dazzling Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10
OS VersionAndroid 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes