A downgraded variant of the Gionee S11 and S11s, the Gionee S11 Lite is an offering for those who desire a camera-focused smartphone without breaking the bank. It doesn’t offer you a quad-camera setup, but you still get three sensors and an octa-core processor. The 2018 smartphone is great value for money these days.
Where to Buy Gionee S11 Lite
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Gionee S11 Lite Key Specs & Features
- 5.7-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1440 pixels (282ppi)
- Octa-core Mediatek Helio P30 CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB Memory Card
- 13MP + 2MP Dual Rear Camera
- 16MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3030 mAh Li-Po Non-Removable Battery
Design and Display
While the Gionee S11 Lite is a lot cheaper than both the Gionee S11s and S11, it still looks so attractive all the same.
The appearance is similar to that of the other devices to a significant extent. At 7.9 millimetres, the Gionee S11 Lite is relatively slim and the weight is quite respectable at 141 grams.
The Mobile Phone comes with a 5.7-inch display, which is not far behind the other two phones in size. The IPS panel promises immersive wide angle viewing with an HD+ resolution of 1,440 x 720 pixels.
Camera and Storage
You get a dual rear camera setup on the Gionee S11 Lite. It carries a combo of 13MP and 2MP sensors on the rear.
Camera features include autofocus, HDR and LED flash. You will be able to record Full HD (1080p) videos at 30 frames per second.
A 16MP front facing sensor looks very promising as well for high quality selfies. Although onboard storage is not as much as what the bigger variants offer, 32 GB could still be enough for some users. This is also expandable by up to 256 GB via a microSD card slot.
Performance and OS
With an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset on the inside, the Gionee S11 Lite may not perform too badly. This is despite the fact that the maximum speed of the processor is 1.4 GHz.
You should be able to enjoy decent level of multitasking with the provision of 3GB RAM. As for software, the Gionee S11 Lite boots Android 7.1 Nougat operating system with Gionee’s own Amigo 5.0 skin.
Other Features
The Gionee S11 Lite features a fingerprint scanner on its back. It connectivity options include USB On-The-Go (OTG) and speedy 4G LTE.
The phone supports concurrent use of two SIM cards, although one of the slots is hybrid. Powering the whole package is a 2,970mAh non removable battery.
Gionee S11 Lite Price and Availability
Gionee S11 Lite Price in Nigeria starts at around 40,000 Naira. Price in Kenya is expected at around 12,999 KSh. You can buy the smartphone at leading online stores near you.
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Gionee S11 Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee S11 Lite:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5.0
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm Snapdragon)
- GPU: –
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Dark Blue, Black
- Dimension: 153.8 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 141 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.7 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1440 pixels (282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual Camera 13 MP + 2 MP, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 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
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.20, 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: 3030 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
