The Gionee K30 Pro steps its foot out of Gionee’s low-end line, offering us what can be described as one of the most capable Gionee smartphones to have been released in recent time. To further buttress this point, we explore the Gionee K30 Pro specs and price, which is also geared towards helping you make your purchase decision.
Where to Buy Gionee K30 Pro
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Gionee K30 Pro Key Specs & Features
- 6.53 inch LTPS IPS LCD, 720 x 1560 Pixels (~263 PPI)
- Android
- Octa-core MediaTek Processor
- 6GB / 8GB RAM
- 128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage, with support for MicroSD
- 16MP + 5MP + 2MP Triple Rear Camera
- 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- 20W Fast Charging
- Non-Removable 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Gionee K30 Pro bears design may not share shoulders with the premium smartphones in the industry, but it sure looks different from what we have seen on Gionee smartphones in recent times. It can be seen as an attempt to produce something more different.
On the rear, we have a gradient design, on which we find a circular module that bears three cameras, an LED flash, and a fingerprint sensor. Also on the rear, is the Gionee branding, which indicates its OEM.
Moving upfront, we are greeted with a 6.53 inch LTPS IPS LCD with a drop notch housing a selfie camera. The highlights of this display include a resolution of 720 x 1560 Pixels and a density of approximately 263 PPI.
Enthusiasts that decide to purchase this smartphone, will have three colour options and they include Black, Blue, and White.
The Cameras
The camera system on the Gionee K30 Pro comprises a triple camera setup on the rear and a single camera setup upfront. The cameras aren’t anywhere near-flagship, but they are very substantial.
On the rear setup, we have a 16MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8, a 2MP depth camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view. Video recording on this camera is capped at 1080 @ 30fps.
On the selfie, we have a single 8MP camera tucked into the drop notch on the front panel as mentioned earlier. The video record on this camera is capped at 1080p @ 30fps.
Hardware and Software
The performance setup on the Gionee K30 pro falls in line as one of the most capable in recent times.
Onboard, we have an Octa-core MediaTek processor, options for either 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB, or 256GB built-in storage. We also have a non-removable 4000mAh Li-Po battery and a 20W fast charge mechanism.
On the software side, the Gionee K30 Pro runs its user interface on top of the Android operating system, which makes it an Android smartphone.
Connectivity
The Gionee K30 Pro features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support, Bluetooth, and a Wifi / Hotspot.
Internet connectivity is capped at 4G LTE, which means enthusiasts won’t have the luxury of 5G connectivity.
Gionee K30 Pro Price and Availability
The Gionee K30 Pro price in Nigeria starts at around $119, which translates to about 48,892 Naira in Nigeria, 12,826 KHS in Kenya, and about 705 GHC in Ghana.
The Gionee K30 Pro was announced on December 8 2020 and made available for purchase later in December 2020.
Gionee K30 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee K30 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Processor (2.0 GHz)
- GPU: –
- Memory: 6GB / 8GB
- Colours: Black, Blue, White
- Dimension: 165 x 76 x 8 mm
- Weight: 165 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.53 inch LTPS IPS LCD, 720 x 1560 Pixels, ~83.5% screen-to-body ratio, 19.5:9 ratio, ~263 PPI
- Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP (Primary) f/1.8 + 5MP (Ultrawide) 120˚ + 2MP (Depth)
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 8MP Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB (eMMC 5.1) / 256GB (eMMC 5.1)
- Memory Card Support: Yes (microSDXC)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: –
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: –
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable 4000mAh Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 20W Fast Charging Capacity
