A behemoth, the Gionee S11 is a sequel to the camera-focused S10 smartphone released months ago. It also offers you four cameras – two each on the front and back – although Gionee steps things down a bit this time.
Where to Buy Gionee S11
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Gionee S11 Key Specs & Features
- 5.99-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2160 pixels (403ppi)
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 16MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera and 16MP + 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3410 mAh Battery
Design and Display
If you thought the Gionee S10 was huge, then expect a bigger colossus in this follow-up. The Gionee S11 measures an entire 5.99 inches in diagonal size. It certainly looks more attractive (or so we think) with its diamond rear design. While a tad thicker at 7.8 mm, it is lighter than its predecessor at 165 grams.
You can see an attempt by Gionee to reduce bezels as much as possible to put more attention on the screen on this phone. With a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, the massive screen promises great viewing experience.
Camera
The Gionee S10 awed many with its quad camera setup. You can expect same on the Gionee S11, although its maker decided lower resolution is the way this time. The Gionee S11 packs a combo of 16MP and 5MP sensors on its back. It boasts autofocus and 1080p video recording capability.
While Gionee cut the resolution of the secondary shooter on the rear, it is the main unit that sheds some pixels on the front. The Gionee S11 combines a 16MP and an 8MP sensor on the front. What it offers in the camera department remains pretty impressive all the same.
Hardware and Software
Performance wise, you may expect more of the same as what the earlier device offered. The Gionee S11 packs an octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 chipset with a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The Cortex-A53 CPU delivers speeds up to 2.5 GHz and gets backing from 4GB RAM.
Inbuilt storage is ample at 64 GB and you can extend it by another 256GB using a microSD card. The Gionee S11 boots Android 7.1 Nougat with Amigo 5.0 UI.
Other Features
A 3410 mAh Li-Po battery is in the package to provide power to keep the light on. The smartphone promises decent runtime. It isn’t clear if this supports fast charging, though.
You get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for adding extra layer of security for your sensitive data on your Gionee S11. There is USB On-The-Go among the connectivity features.
Pricing and availability
Gionee S11 is not yet available in Nigeria and Kenya. Gionee S11 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 105,500 Naira to 170,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country. Price in Kenya is expected at around 30,850 KSh.
Gionee S11 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee S11:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 (Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23)
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Moonlight blue, Space gold, Cherry powder
- Dimension: 159.5 x 77.7 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 165 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.99 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2160 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- 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: –
Battery
- Battery: 3410 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
