Gionee announced the launch of the M2017 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee M2017 phone with 5.7 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
The Gionee M2017 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 7000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.7 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1440 x 2560 px).
Gionee M2017 specifications
| Brand | Gionee |
|---|---|
| Name | M2017 |
| Model | M2017 |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of Gionee M2017 is about 8.4 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Gionee phone are average (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.42 inches).
| Weight | 8.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.11 x 3.06 x 0.42 inches |
| Colors | black, gold |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Gionee M2017 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) 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 v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 1.95 GHz Cortex-A72, Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 510 |
Display
The size of M2017 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.7 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 5.7 inches AMOLED display of Gionee M2017 with 1440 x 2560 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Gionee M2017 (6 GB) cannot be expanded.
| RAM | 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 128 GB |
| Memory card slot | no |
Camera
The camera of the M2017 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 | 12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Gionee M2017 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 M2017 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 | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Headphone | no |
Battery
The Li-Po 7000 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 M2017 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 7000 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. The M2017 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 M2017 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 M2017 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 supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM, Fast charging, Quick Charge, 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 M2017, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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