What specs do you find in the Gionee P5W and what is the price in Kenya?
The Gionee P5W smartphone was released in early 2016. This handset medium low end, when he specs are brought into consideration.
The P5W by Gionee comes with a 5.0-inch display, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 1.3GHz processor and a 2000mAh battery.
In the camera, this phone ships with 5MP for the primary one and 2.0MP for the secondary selfie one.
The cell phones costs KSh.8000 in Kenya.
GIONEE P5W SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Operating System: Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Device type: Smart Phone
ANNOUNCED
Global Release Date: 2016, January
Kenyan Release Date: 2016, March
I usually consider phones less than two years as still new. As such, the P5W is still a new handset. Also, it runs android version 5.1 Lollipop.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy price list
BODY
Dimensions: 143.3 X 72 X 8.9 mm
Weight: 153 g
Speaking of the body, it measures 8.9mm thick. This is relatively thin if you consider other phones in the same price range.
When it comes to the weight, it is 153 grams. Also, nothing unusual here.
GIONEE P5W DISPLAY
Screen size: 5.0 inches
Form Factor: Touch
Screen resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Touchscreen: Capacitive Touchscreen
Technology (Display Type): IPS LCD
The display is also average. This handset comes with 5.0 inches of real estate. In addition, when speaking of the resolution; it comes with 720 x 1280 pixels. This is expected for such a phone at the price range.
PROCESSOR
CPU: Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A53
GPU: Mali-T720 MP2
Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
Regarding the performance, the CPU is a quad core one clocked at 1.3GHz. As a matter of fact, this ensures that you have fast app launches.
Also, the Mali GPU makes games and graphic intensive applications have a high frame rate.
STORAGE
Internal Storage: 16 GB Storage, 1 GB RAM
External Storage: Up to 128 GB
Card Slot: microSD Card
Phonebook: Yes
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email
Call Records: Yes
In regards to storage, this handset comes with 16GB of ROM. This can easily be expanded using a microSD card. It supports up to a maximum of 128GB.
CAMERA
Primary camera : 5.0 MegaPixels Camera
Front Camera: 2.0 Megapixels Secondary Camera
Video Recording: Yes
Camera Features: Geo Tagging
There is nothing in the camera to be excited about. In the front; 2MP, and at the back; 5MP. This is a “starter” phone so this is expected.
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Player: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV
Video Player: 3GP, AVI, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV
Games: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Speakers: Yes
Audio Jack: 3.5mm Audio Jack
BATTERY
Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Stand by: Up to 384 hrs
The Gionee P5W is powered by a 2000mAh battery. I doubt this can last the whole day without requiring a recharge. Even with average usage.
However, there is a rated standby time of 384 hours.
Talk time: Up to 22 hrs
CONNECTIVITY
GPRS: Yes
Edge: Yes
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0
Infrared Port: NA
USB: Yes, Micro USB v2.0
GPS Facility: Yes, AGPS
Browser: Yes, HTML
3G Speed: HSDPA, HSUPA
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz (Dual Sim)
4G: NA
Why buy the Gionee P5W in Kenya?
- Cheap price.
- Good starter phone.
- Transition phone.
