Gionee M7 Plus is arguably the most impressive of the latest series of smartphones unveiled by its maker late November 2017. It is not only a behemoth in size, but also in terms of performance with a heavy-duty processor and abundant RAM.
Where to Buy Gionee M7 Plus
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Gionee M7 Plus Key Specs & Features
- 6.43-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2160 pixels (376ppi)
- Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8956 Plus Snapdragon 660 CPU with 6GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- 128GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 16MP + 8MP Dual Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
Although some might not think it, the Gionee M7 Plus is the real flagship of the latest phones announced by Chinese phone maker Gionee. You can also see this in the appearance of the device. There is glass on the front and the design also features aluminium frame and rear. It gets an even more premium touch with a leather cover, which Gionee says has passed through a 105-step process.
The Gionee M7 Plus packs a colossal AMOLED display measuring 6.43 inches in diagonal size. This boasts Full HD+ resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels and promises sharp images. With very slim bezels, it offers you an 18:9 aspect ratio that makes for more immersive viewing.
Camera and Storage
The Gionee M7 Plus doesn’t boast the camera prowess of the Gionee S11 and S11s, at least when number is a factor. It gives you a combo of 16MP and 8MP sensors on the rear, similar to what the latter of those two devices offer. The Gionee M7 Plus boasts autofocus, LED flash and 1080p video recording capability.
You get an 8MP camera on the front for selfie taking. Inbuilt storage is quite abundant at 128 GB. With that much storage, you don’t need a microSD card. But the Gionee M7 Plus still takes a microSD card with capacity of up to 256 GB for expansion.
Performance and OS
Under the hood, the Gionee M7 Plus carries an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. This features four 2.2GHz Kryo and four 1.8GHz Kryo CPUs. The processor pairs with an Adreno 512 GPU and generous 6GB RAM that one can say bode well for performance and gaming. There is Android 7.1 Nougat operating system onboard with Gionee’s Amigo 5.0 UI.
Other Features
Another eye-grabbing feature of the Gionee M7 Plus is its high capacity 5,000 Li-Po battery. It supports fast charging, a good thing for a juicer this big. The fingerprint scanner can be found on the rear. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, USB OTG and Bluetooth 5.0.
Pricing and availability
Gionee M7 Plus is not yet available in Nigeria and Kenya. Gionee M7 Plus Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 235,500 Naira to 300,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country. Price in Kenya is expected at around 77,999 KSh.
Gionee M7 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee M7 Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- Processor: Octa-core Prpcessor: 4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 (Qualcomm MSM8956 Plus Snapdragon 660)
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Colours: Blue
- Dimension: 166.5 x 81.6 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 241 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 6.43 inches, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2160 pixels (376 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual Camera 16 MP + 8 MP, 1920p HD Video@30fps, 1080p HD Viodeo@30fps, 720p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 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: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- 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: Yes
- 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: 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
