Overall Score
28.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5194)28.9
Performance(#5362)50.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5203)43.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Gionee Steel 2 features a compact design with dimensions of 144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 160g, available in Jazz Gold and Gold Black colors.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- It runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Amigo 3.5, offering a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Gionee Steel 2 combines basic specifications with a solid build and decent performance for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionS
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
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
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsJazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass