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Gionee Steel 2#4272

Released: 2017

Gionee Steel 2

Overall Score

56.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4272)56.8
Performance(#6978)54.3
Camera(#5172)42.1
Display(#3373)70.5
Battery(#1824)58.5
Build(#3323)70.8

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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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
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

Dimensions144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsJazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable✗

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes