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Gionee Elife E8 (2015) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
Mediatek Helio X10 MT6795
PowerVR G6200
3 GB / 64 GB
6 inches (1440 x 2560 px)
24 MP, 5696 x 4272 px, autofocus

Gionee announced the launch of the Elife E8 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee Elife E8 phone with 6 inches display, Mediatek Helio X10 MT6795 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The Gionee Elife E8 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3500 mAh battery. The 6 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1440 x 2560 px).

Gionee Elife E8 specifications

BrandGionee
NameElife E8
ModelELE8
Release date2015

Body

The weight of Gionee Elife E8 is about 7.41 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Gionee phone are average (6.46 x 3.24 x 0.38 inches).

Weight7.41 oz
Dimensions6.46 x 3.24 x 0.38 inches
Colorsgold, gray
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Gionee Elife E8 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) 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 versionAndroid OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCMediatek Helio X10 MT6795
CPUOcta-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200

Display

The size of Elife E8 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 6 inches AMOLED display of Gionee Elife E8 with 1440 x 2560 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeAMOLED
Screen size6 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Gionee Elife E8 (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM3 GB
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Elife E8 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 camera8 MP
Main camera24 MP, 5696 x 4272 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Gionee Elife E8 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 Elife E8 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Elife E8 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCyes
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 3500 mAh 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 Elife E8 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 3500 mAh

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. The Elife E8 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. 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 Elife E8 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. The Dual SIM capability of Gionee Elife E8 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

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 Elife E8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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