Gionee announced the launch of the Big Gold Steel 3 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 comes with Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1440 px).
Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 specifications
| Brand | Gionee |
|---|---|
| Name | Big Gold Steel 3 |
| Model | BGS3 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 is about 6 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Gionee phone are average (5.7 x 2.75 x 0.33 inches).
| Weight | 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.75 x 0.33 inches |
| Colors | gold |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 comes with Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
Display
The size of Big Gold Steel 3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 with 720 x 1440 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Big Gold Steel 3 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Gionee Big Gold Steel 3 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Big Gold Steel 3 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Big Gold Steel 3 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Gionee phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Big Gold Steel 3 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Amigo OS |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Gionee Big Gold Steel 3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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