Recently , Gionee pulled the wraps off their latest Smartphone – the Elife S5.5. This is the first handset in the new ‘S’ series and the S5.5 gets its name due to the 5.5mm thickness. This makes it the slimmest Android Smartphone yet. Gionee launched this phone , at a grand affair , in Goa. India is the second country after China to get the phone. The S5.5 should be available starting this month although exact dates are not yet known. The Elife S5.5 isn’t just about ultra-portability, but has premium specs as well. Packed with a top-notch performance base, the handset also takes on the moniker of the “Slimmest Phone in the World”. But, does this handset compromise on performance and capability because its slim? Lets find out by taking an in-depth review into it’s highlighting features and other specifications:
Key Features:
Ultra slim
Razor sharp at 145.1 x 70.2 x 5.55mm thickness, definitely defines it more than just Slim!
Magnesium Alloy Unibody
The Gionee Elife S5.5, carved to perfection with a Magnesium Alloy unibody Design. Bound to turn heads, it sure is “More than Slim”.
13 MP + 5 MP Camera : 95 Degree Ultra-wide Angle:
A 13 MP + 5 MP camera and the world’s first 95 degree ultra-wide angle. Taking self-group shots or full body selfies is now easier than ever!
Octa-Core 1.7GHz Processor:
Performance is not compromised in the ELIFE S5.5. The S5.5 is equipped with a 1.7 GHz Octa-core Processor.
Powerful 2300mAh Battery:
High power consumption has always been a problem for ultra slim phones. But with the ELIFE S5.5, the highest capacity density ratio allows the battery to reach 2300mAh. Indeed very powerful for the world’s slimmest phone!
Gorilla Glass Protection:
The Elife S5.5 comes with Gorilla Glass Class 3 coating on the front and back. Offering superior grip and a distinctive look along with a sturdy design. Glass Craftsmanship at it’s best.
5.0” Super AMOLED Plus Display:
The Elife S5.5 comes equipped with a 5″ full HD Super AMOLED Screen. Now watching your images in Razor sharp quality.
Customized Amigo Operating System:
Android based AMIGO OS has been customized specifically for the ELIFE S5.5. 2 shooting modes, the professional and normal camera mode, as well as the “Charm Camera” which includes auto make-up mode, footprint mode, and meeting memo mode features.
Now, here’s an in-depth review of the full specifications , of Gionee Elide s5.5, capturing details of it’s display and other hardware components:
General:
Release date |
February 2014 |
Form factor |
Touch screen |
Dimensions (mm) |
145.10 x 70.20 x 5.60 |
Weight (g) |
133.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) |
2300 |
Removable battery |
No |
SAR value |
0.34000000357627869 |
Display:
Screen size (inches) |
5.00 |
Touch screen |
Yes |
Touchscreen type |
Capacitive |
Resolution |
1080×1920 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) |
441 |
Colours |
16M |
Hardware:
Processor |
1.7GHz octa-core |
Processor make |
MediaTek MT6592 |
RAM |
2GB |
Internal storage |
16GB |
Camera:
Rear camera |
13-megapixel |
Flash |
Yes |
Front camera |
5-megapixel |
Software:
Operating System |
Android 4.2 |
Java support |
Yes |
Browser supports Flash |
No |
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported |
802.11 b/ g/ n |
GPS |
Yes |
Bluetooth |
Yes, v 4.00 |
NFC |
No |
Infrared |
No |
DLNA |
No |
Wi-Fi Direct |
Yes |
MHL Out |
No |
HDMI |
No |
Headphones |
3.5mm |
FM |
Yes |
USB |
Micro-USB |
Charging via Micro-USB |
Yes |
Proprietary charging connector |
No |
Proprietary data connector |
No |
Number of SIMs |
1 |
SIM Type |
Micro-SIM |
GSM/ CDMA |
GSM |
3G |
Yes |
Sensors:
Compass/ Magnetometer |
Yes |
Proximity sensor |
Yes |
Accelerometer |
Yes |
Ambient light sensor |
No |
Gyroscope |
Yes |
Barometer |
No |
Temperature sensor |
No |