Category Breakdown
Gionee Pioneer P3
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
31.832.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
16.715.2
Build
16.617.4
Connectivity
30.331.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.118.7
Summary
- The Gionee Pioneer P3 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display compared to the 3.8-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160, offering a similar resolution but with a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pioneer P3 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Ace 2 is equipped with a dual-core 800 MHz CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Gionee device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record 720p video, but the Ace 2 has a slightly wider aperture.
- The Pioneer P3 has a 1700 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Gionee runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the Samsung starts on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.1.2, indicating a more modern software experience with the Gionee.
- Overall, the Gionee Pioneer P3 offers superior performance and software, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee Pioneer P3
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4.3"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.3 x 68 x 11.1 mm (5.09 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

