Gionee P5W (a.k.a. Gionee Pioneer P5W) is a value-loaded Android smartphone for the budget buyer. The colourful device boasts an octa-core processor, HD display and somewhat ample storage.
Where to Buy Gionee P5W
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Gionee P5W Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.3 quad-core MediaTek MT6735 CPU with 1GB RAM
- Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- 16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card
- 5MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
- 3G and Wi-Fi
- Dual-SIM
- 2000 mAh Removable Battery
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Design and Display
This phone is unashamedly budget in its look. Its body is made of plastic. The Gionee P5W is neither thin nor overly bulky at 8.9 millimetres and 153 grams respectively. The design is colourful with different shades on offer to suit your taste.
You get a 5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels here. Given this is an IPS oncell display, you should expect sharp images and enjoyable wide viewing angles.
Camera and Storage
The Gionee P5W does not offer a lot by the way of cameras. Buyers get a combo of 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel selfie shooter. The main shooter has LED flash and autofocus.
Onboard storage capacity is more interesting at 16 GB. This should be sufficient for most casual users. The phone can also take up to 128GB microSD card for storage expansion.
Performance and OS
Under the hood, the Gionee P5W is fitted with an octa-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, which is interesting for a budget smartphone. The CPU, however, is clocked at a speed of 1.3 GHz. This still represents impressive value all the same.
You get 1 GB of RAM – a hallmark of budget offerings. The Gionee P5W boots Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which is good enough given its price point. It is topped with Immersive UI skin.
Other Features
The Gionee P5W is backed by a 2,000mAh battery which you will not be able to replace. It offers dual SIM card slots so you can carry separate phone lines for work and personal relationships – this is a dual standby feature.
For connectivity, you get a microUSB 2.0 port, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G WCDMA and Wi-Fi. GPS is also on board for finding your bearings.
Pricing and Availability
Gionee P5W is available in Nigeria and Kenya. You can buy it at leading online stores in both countries. Gionee P5W Price in Nigeria ranges from 32,000 to 41,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria. Price in Kenya starts at 8,999 KSh
Gionee P5W Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee P5W:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo UI
- Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core Processor (Mediatek MT6735)
- GPU: Mali-T720MP2
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Black
- Dimension: 143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 153 g
- SIM Type: –
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus
- Front Camera: 2MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: –
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 2000 mAh Battery (Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
