Blackview S6
#5058
Gionee Steel 2
#5194Category Breakdown
Blackview S6
Gionee Steel 2
Performance
49.250.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.428.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.443.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.528.9
Summary
- The Blackview S6 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Gionee Steel 2 has a smaller 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both phones utilize Mediatek chipsets, but the S6 has a marginally faster CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the Steel 2's 1.25 GHz, although both have 16GB of storage and 2GB or 3GB of RAM options.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The S6 has a larger 4180 mAh battery compared to the Steel 2's 4000 mAh, which may provide slightly better endurance.
- On the software front, the S6 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Steel 2 operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo 3.5, indicating a more updated software experience for the Blackview device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S6
Gionee Steel 2
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
S
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737VWH
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP1
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4180 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155 x 73.4 x 9.7 mm (6.10 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Jazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass