Though the Gionee F103 smartphone was released in late 2015, it still packs some impressive features.
Amongst the specifications, is a 5.0 Inch display, 1.3GHz CPU, 2GB OF RAM and a 2400mAh battery.
Not only that, but this handset also comes with an 8MP camera at the rear and 5MP at the back.
The Gionee F103 costs around KSH. 14,000 in Kenya.
GIONEE F103 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Operating System: Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
Device type: Smart Phone
This handset runs Android Lollipop 5.0. Therefore, you don’t get some of the latest features available in recent iterations.
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ANNOUNCED
Global Release Date: 2015, September
GIONEE F103 BODY
Dimensions: 143 x 70.3 x 8 mm
Weight: 136.6 g
When it comes to the body, it measures 8mm in thickness. I consider this the midpoint for this day and age.
When it comes to weight, it is relatively light compared to other similar android handsets.
GIONEE F103 DISPLAY
Screen size: 5.0 inches
Form Factor: Touch
Screen resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Touchscreen: Capacitive Touchscreen
Technology (Display Type): IPS LCD
The F103 comes with a display size of 5.0 inches. This is the most comfortable and usable size in my opinion.
When it comes to the resolution, you get 720 x 1280. Though not much, it still does a decent job in color reproduction and display quality.
PROCESSOR
CPU: Quad Core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Mali-T720MP2
Chipset: Mediatek MT6735
Speaking of performance; this mobile handset ships with a quad core CPU. It is clocked at 1.3GHz and therefore ensures that app launches are fast and performance top notch.
With the Mali GPU, the Gionee F103 mobile phone will run the graphic intensive games effortlessly.
STORAGE
Internal Storage: 16 GB Storage, 2 GB RAM
External Storage: Up to 32 GB
Card Slot: Yes, microSD Card
Phonebook: Unlimited
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Call Records: Unlimited
The device has 2GB of RAM. You can multi task “averagely” on it. Something like running around 20 apps at the same time. All this without having performance issues.
CAMERA
Primary camera: 8.0 MegaPixels Camera
Front Camera: 5.0 Megapixels Secondary Camera
Video Recording: Yes
Camera Features: Geo Tagging
When it comes to the camera; the smartphone is also pretty decent. In the primary one, you get 8.0MP. Also, with the LED Flash and autofocus, you can take better images.
In the selfie camera, you get a 5M lens.
In addition the cameras also have geotagging capabilities.
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Player: MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, WMA, AAC, WAV
Video Player: MP4, H.263, H.264
Games: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Speakers: Yes
Audio Jack: 3.5mm Audio Jack
BATTERY
Type: Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Stand by: Up to 267 hrs
Talk time: Up to 28 hrs
The Gionee F103 is powered by a 2400mAh battery. With it you get a talk time of 28 HOURS STRAIGH. This is when using 3G.
The standby rating is 267 hours, and therefore, it is decent in my opinion. It can definitely last the whole day if used averagely.
CONNECTIVITY
GPRS: Yes
Edge: Yes
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0, A2DP
Infrared Port: NA
USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0
GPS Facility: Yes, with A-GPS
Browser: HTML5
3G Speed: Yes
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G: HSPA
2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz (Dual Sim)
4G: LTE
It is also important to note that the mobile device is 4G LTE. Faster download and streaming speeds.
Why buy the Gionee F103 in Kenya?
- Fair cost of purchase.
- Large storage capacity.
- Fast internet connectivity.
- Reliable and large battery capacity
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