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BY BANKOLE OLUWAFEMI
GADGETS, MOBILEDECEMBER 22, 2015

Gio-who?
Gionee. Yes, not many of you have heard of this particular Chinese OEM. I think we’ve done only one Gionee device review to date. But Gionee is back. And this time with a sleek-looking, mid-range Android device that could pass for a “flagship killer” from far away…whatever those are.
This is the Gionee S Plus. So far, I like what I see.

Specs

Released in November 2015, the Gionee S Plus’ specifications put it squarely in mid-range territory. It’s got 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 GB internal memory, a 5.5 inch AMOLED capacitive screen, rear and front cameras, 13 and 5 megapixels respectively, dual sim (of course), FM radio, micro SD slot, the usual connectivity options (plus 4G LTE), a giant 3150mAh battery, Android 5.1 Lollipop, blah blah blah…
Nothing on the spec list particularly sticks out. Except that battery, which I’m going to be looking out for. I must admit that 4G LTE on a device of this range is also interesting. Full spec rundown can be found here.
What’s in the box?
The box looks like there isn’t a lot in it. Until you open it, and find that there is more stuff in there than you’d expect. So you’ve got your phone, earbuds whose shape I don’t particularly like, a type-C USB cord and two pin charging adapter.
Then, you’ve got the extras. A screen protector, a transparent phone case, and a matte black flip case. Yep, there are two cases to choose from. Too bad you can’t use them at the same time, haha. But thanks, Gionee. It turns out that putting lots of stuff in the box is standard Gionee MO.

The phone’s chassis is ridiculously light. But put the battery in, and then you feel a familiar heft to it. The battery is massive, and I’m hoping that it’s not big for nothing. We’ll see how it holds up in the full review.

Battery, two sim slots and micro SD slot in plastic chassis, encased with metal.
The phone’s build is solid. With a plastic, diamond-patterned back and metal chassis, it doesn’t quite scream premium. But you won’t be hiding this in your pocket either. If anything, the Gionee S Plus wants to be held in full view, because it is a rather handsome-looking device.

Black trim around the bezel creates the illusion of an end-to-end screen, which is pleasing to look at when the screen is off, but is quickly dispelled when it comes on. Nonetheless, I can’t hate it. I kind of wish I’d gotten the blue one instead of the gold one though. Too flashy for my liking. Lucky for me, the black flip case mutes the flash, so I’m happy.

Camera, flash and speaker jack

It’s a large phone, compared to my iPhone 6. I’m struggling to grip it. The left side is completely featureless.

Volume rocker and power button on the left side

Type-C USB connector and adaptor. Said to help charge and transfer data faster. There’s a stern warning to not charge with any other type of cable.
The more I use this phone, the more I think it could grow on me. I am a stock Android snob, one who is not easily impressed by even the highest end non-Nexus devices. We got the mid-range Mi4 recently, and I didn’t give it a second look, even though the whole of India and China seem to be crazy about it. I think it’s because most of these phones make it impossible to change the default OEM skin to look like stock Android without an extremely invasive hack, that is know as rooting. Gionee seems to be different. I had no trouble installing the Google Now Launcher and taking the default Amiibo OS out of view.
There is still the matter of bloatware to deal with, but I’m considerably freer to enjoy this device now. I’ve also noticed a lot of Gionee UI/UX features that promise to be useful, from keyboard functions to facial recognition. Looking good.
Pricing and availability
How much does the Gionee S Plus cost? I’m guessing somewhere just under $300. If I’m right, this device will be a must-buy. As to availability, I believe I will have that information by the time I’m done with the full review.
Wanna talk or ask questions about the Gionee S Plus? Great? Let’s talk about it on Radar.

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This Is The Gionee S Plus


BY BANKOLE OLUWAFEMI
GADGETS, MOBILEDECEMBER 22, 2015

Gio-who?
Gionee. Yes, not many of you have heard of this particular Chinese OEM. I think we’ve done only one Gionee device review to date. But Gionee is back. And this time with a sleek-looking, mid-range Android device that could pass for a “flagship killer” from far away…whatever those are.
This is the Gionee S Plus. So far, I like what I see.
Specs

Released in November 2015, the Gionee S Plus’ specifications put it squarely in mid-range territory. It’s got 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 GB internal memory, a 5.5 inch AMOLED capacitive screen, rear and front cameras, 13 and 5 megapixels respectively, dual sim (of course), FM radio, micro SD slot, the usual connectivity options (plus 4G LTE), a giant 3150mAh battery, Android 5.1 Lollipop, blah blah blah…
Nothing on the spec list particularly sticks out. Except that battery, which I’m going to be looking out for. I must admit that 4G LTE on a device of this range is also interesting. Full spec rundown can be found here.
What’s in the box?
The box looks like there isn’t a lot in it. Until you open it, and find that there is more stuff in there than you’d expect. So you’ve got your phone, earbuds whose shape I don’t particularly like, a type-C USB cord and two pin charging adapter.
Then, you’ve got the extras. A screen protector, a transparent phone case, and a matte black flip case. Yep, there are two cases to choose from. Too bad you can’t use them at the same time, haha. But thanks, Gionee. It turns out that putting lots of stuff in the box is standard Gionee MO.

The phone’s chassis is ridiculously light. But put the battery in, and then you feel a familiar heft to it. The battery is massive, and I’m hoping that it’s not big for nothing. We’ll see how it holds up in the full review.

Battery, two sim slots and micro SD slot in plastic chassis, encased with metal.
The phone’s build is solid. With a plastic, diamond-patterned back and metal chassis, it doesn’t quite scream premium. But you won’t be hiding this in your pocket either. If anything, the Gionee S Plus wants to be held in full view, because it is a rather handsome-looking device.

Black trim around the bezel creates the illusion of an end-to-end screen, which is pleasing to look at when the screen is off, but is quickly dispelled when it comes on. Nonetheless, I can’t hate it. I kind of wish I’d gotten the blue one instead of the gold one though. Too flashy for my liking. Lucky for me, the black flip case mutes the flash, so I’m happy.

Camera, flash and speaker jack

It’s a large phone, compared to my iPhone 6. I’m struggling to grip it. The left side is completely featureless.

Volume rocker and power button on the left side

Type-C USB connector and adaptor. Said to help charge and transfer data faster. There’s a stern warning to not charge with any other type of cable.
The more I use this phone, the more I think it could grow on me. I am a stock Android snob, one who is not easily impressed by even the highest end non-Nexus devices. We got the mid-range Mi4 recently, and I didn’t give it a second look, even though the whole of India and China seem to be crazy about it. I think it’s because most of these phones make it impossible to change the default OEM skin to look like stock Android without an extremely invasive hack, that is know as rooting. Gionee seems to be different. I had no trouble installing the Google Now Launcher and taking the default Amiibo OS out of view.
There is still the matter of bloatware to deal with, but I’m considerably freer to enjoy this device now. I’ve also noticed a lot of Gionee UI/UX features that promise to be useful, from keyboard functions to facial recognition. Looking good.
Pricing and availability
How much does the Gionee S Plus cost? I’m guessing somewhere just under $300. If I’m right, this device will be a must-buy. As to availability, I believe I will have that information by the time I’m done with the full review.
Wanna talk or ask questions about the Gionee S Plus? Great? Let’s talk about it on Radar.

not sure i want to do same too, i agree with you

MikeMoses:
I have not root it, and I don't plan to. The phone is OK without rooting.

yep, size of the battery isn't all that counts but how does your device use this battery, i think you should change any device that just gets hot and wastes the energy of a big battery

Mimisboygreat:
are u tryna say that this battery would last longer?

While you are correct about the chipsets i would say again that the power usage of the device is efficient, your infinix hot gets "hot" (literally hot lol) under high usage when running games and multiple apps which translates into energy loss but this device doesn't do that. so even though its a smaller battery, its still better.

Babanhajiya:
You forgot to mention that P5W comes with the latest chipset MT6735, 64 bit processor and Mali T720 GPU while Hot2 comes with MT6580, 32 bit processor and Mali 400mp. So compared to Hot2 this phone is even cheaper, the only thing I dislike about it is the battery, 2000mah is poor.

Device manages power quite effieciently

Mimisboygreat:
I like this phone but the battery is turning me off. 2000 mAh is too poor for me.

Not bad, totally worth it

KaffyK:
I'm definitely getting this for Christmas

The user interphase is something called amigo 3.1 e bad gan

Gaffy02:
Good ? That sounds like every other average smart phone out there. I thought someone will rate it has awsome with all the specs and features being thrown around

A friend owns that m5, omo na transformer be that o...lol

Hotdiamond:
I'm using the m5. The metal build, the AMOLED display and the camera. Feels high end ish. Plus I don't need be worried about the battery.

The theme colour of the device background

ayolafeh:
awon gionee fans yiii. Which One be chameleon app again. The phone changes color to that of your surrounding ?

The camera sleekness and the HD display

odinkaru:
questions i have, how much does this S plus go for, what are its key selling features and where is their service centre located in lagos

You are biased

goziesweetie:
This guy, it's like you are a very troublesome fellow. Shey you no get work? Go and advertise your infinix on your page abeg

If it were to be an I phone we were talking about then its allowed to be hyped by anybody abi

daxon001:
Just say you're a gionee REP dazall

It's called the chamelion app, you pick a theme colour from your environment a d it turn to the theme colour for the phone

tejuwhales:
I think the phone is quite cool, I love the colour picker app... And the screen resolution is really off the hook

Got the s plus too and the device keeps my friends stuned cos it gives all the other brands a run for their money and it doesn't break my bank account

Some folks be using Samsung blueface held with rubber band and be complaining about devices like they have a clue what we talking about

Identify yourself if you used more than three devices in 2015 and what are their names so we can determine if you qualify to speak.

Lemme guess, iOS init

Yinkade:
following this thread. lol. android people sha. always fighting.

Right back at you

iXavier:
And I thought it was only Tecno that uses so many accounts for promotion..

Wish the mods could ban every single account here promoting this rubbish of a phone.
And it is priced at #19000

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Which would you say is a better device if the Gionee lasts longer on a single charge even with a smaller battery

Lordmykel:
no problem then. I'll be waiting you could make me change my mind because I'm already saving for a hot 2. and you know the hot 2 has a special power saving option, what does gionee have to say about that plus you know 2000mah is quite poor for a gamer.

We are talking about the p5, sure you talking about the same device?

Hadiza22:
Superb Phone for an unbeatable price! The 1GB RAM makes it very quick too. Light weight and comes with a scratch guard and a silicone cover which prevents the phone from slipping. Switched from windows to android with this phone a couple of days back!

I would take a picture with the device pack tomorrow so you can see for yourself

Vicar2015:
Point of correction the p5 is currently available here, on the zero there were a lot of hanging issues and lets not forget the very inadequate 1720 battery it has, my zero once went off for about a whole day because I was playing music in the car and charging, if you owned a zero you would know it gets very hotttttt especially when running multiple app, can I continue

Point of correction the p5 is currently available here, on the zero there were a lot of hanging issues and lets not forget the very inadequate 1720 battery it has, my zero once went off for about a whole day because I was playing music in the car and charging, if you owned a zero you would know it gets very hotttttt especially when running multiple app, can I continue

Lordmykel:
what do you mean by quality please? would you mind explaining how the infinix zero you mentioned above lacks quality and how the gionee p5w which is not yet available in this region possesses quality? you could elaborate on how you have used a device that is still expecting release.

Gionee phones are know for lovely picture quality, if you were a Gionee user you would understand what I am saying.

augster:
even p5w‘s camera will drag it with hot‘s camera...however no be camera we wan chop...this is not camon

Did I also mention that each device comes with additional battery covers of different colours as added bonus so ensure you enjoy the device.......freebees, all Nigerians love it

I have and that's why I am asking you to, I have used the zero and the phones in comparison, like I said it's not about the numbers, its about the actual build quality. A Gionee is your best bet

Lordmykel:
so have you used both?

Lol, well I agree experience is on our side, all Gionee fans can I get an amen

kessintona:
but come first, why are we making comparisons with the likes of tecno and infinix. gionee has been in existence for 12 years. tecno or infinix just started when ? gionee is the big brother here, so tecno, infinix please show some respect

I would suggest you use both devices first, to compare devices you have to use both before making judgement

Lordmykel:
gionee p5w.

infinix hot 2

5mp camera. 8mp camera
2mp front. 2mp front
16GB internal. 16GB internal
1 GB RAM. 1/2GB RAM
5 inch screen. 5inch screen
2000mah. 2000mah battery
19, 000 naira. 19, 500 naira

infinix hot 2 is better as you can see

They have a couple if amazing devices lined up for next year, get set to be blown away

shakomended:
I've done my research on Gionee. Mehn those guys I've got some good products, and they are present in most of the middle east. Cool