
Overall Score
34.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4292)34.8
Performance(#3981)62.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1903)80.2
Battery(#1494)35.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4480)48.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Gionee Marathon M5 Plus
Short Review
- The Gionee Marathon M5 Plus features a robust design with dimensions of 160.9 x 81.2 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 208g, available in White and Gold.
- It boasts a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 368 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset and an octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera offers a 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and can record video at 1080p, while the 5 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The device is powered by a substantial 5020 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage without the need for frequent charging.
- It operates on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with the Amigo 3.1 interface, providing a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and USB Type-C.
- Notably, the phone lacks water resistance and wireless charging capabilities.
- The absence of HDR support on the display may limit viewing experiences in high-contrast scenarios.
- Overall, the Gionee Marathon M5 Plus combines a solid build with decent performance and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP3
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions160.9 x 81.2 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 3.20 x 0.33 in)
Weight208 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass