Gionee M2017 is a premium Android phone launched in December 2016. Its major selling point is the massive 7000 mAh battery and the premium Italian custom alligator leather back. Gionee M2017 features a 5.7-inch AMOLED display and a dual-camera setup on the back.
Where to Buy Gionee M2017
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Gionee M2017 Key Specs & Features
- 5.7-inch AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (515ppi)
- Sapphire Glass Cover
- 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery with Fast Charging
- octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 CPU with 6GB RAM
- Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- 128GB Built-in Storage
- Dual 12MP + 13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 300Mbps download)
The Design, Display, Cameras
The Gionee M2017 features a premium design, which probably accounts for its hefty price of 6,999 CNY (around $1,010) in China. You can also buy an exclusive top of the line model with Italian custom alligator leather back for 16,999 CNY (around $2,449) in China.
Gionee M2017 has a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. The display is protected with Sapphire Glass with curved edges. Above the display, the Goinee M2017 has an 8 megapixels camera for taking selfies or making video calls.
On the back, the Gionee M2017 features a dual-camera setup. A 12 megapixels camera paired with a 13 megapixels camera. The camera supports 2X optical zoom, phase detection autofucus, and HDR. It can also record 4K videos.
Hardware & Software
While, the Gionee M2017 looks every bit like a flagship on the outside, the choice of a mid-range chipset like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 is a bit of a let down. To make up for it (probably), Gionee M2017 comes with 6GB RAM.
The phone is loaded with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). It sports 128GB built-in storage with no support for memory cards.
Gionee M2017 sports two 3500 mAh Li-Po Battery connected in series to give 7000 mAh. This according Gionee delivers up to 25 hours of video play. Gionee M2017 supports 4G LTE and will work on MTN, Etisalat, Ntel, Smile, and InterC in Nigeria.
Pricing and availability
Gionee M2017 is not yet officially available in Nigeria. It is currently only available in China. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, Gionee M2017 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 350,000 Naira to 900,000 Naira, depending on your location and the model.
Gionee M2017 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee M2017:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Amigo OS 3.5
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 1.95GHz quad-core & 1.4GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 653)
- GPU: Adreno 510
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Black
- Dimension: 155.2 x 77.6 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 238 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (515ppi)
- Screen Protection: Sapphire Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 13 MP Camera, 2160p ultra HD 4K Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, PDAF Autofocus, 2X Optical Zoom, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 300 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes (with RDS)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 7000 mAh Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: up to 25 hours
- Standby Time: up to 915 hours
- Video Playback: up to 25 hours
- Fast Charging: Yes (Quickcharge 3.0), Charge to 83% in 30 minutes
