Overall Score
56.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4411)56.6
Performance(#6954)54.3
Camera(#5157)42.1
Display(#3346)70.5
Battery(#1814)58.5
Build(#10494)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Gionee Marathon M5 lite
Short Review
- The Gionee Marathon M5 Lite features a compact design with dimensions of 143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 183 grams, available in Gold and Gray.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset, with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The device is powered by a robust 4000 mAh battery, supporting extended usage without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 with Amigo 3.1, the software experience is straightforward but may feel outdated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Gionee Marathon M5 Lite combines solid build quality with reliable performance and battery life.
- Special features include its lightweight design and dual SIM capability, enhancing usability for users on the go.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes