Gionee announced the launch of the Marathon M4 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee Marathon M4 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6582 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Gionee Marathon M4 comes with Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (720 x 1280 px).
Gionee Marathon M4 specifications
| Brand | Gionee |
|---|---|
| Name | Marathon M4 |
| Model | MAM4 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of Gionee Marathon M4 is about 6.21 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 2.8 x 0.4 inches).
| Weight | 6.21 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches |
| Colors | black, white |
| SIM type | Mini SIM |
System
The Gionee Marathon M4 comes with Android OS v5.0 (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 version | Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6582 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
Display
The size of Marathon M4 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 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 inches Super AMOLED display of Gionee Marathon M4 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Gionee Marathon M4 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Marathon M4 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 | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Gionee Marathon M4 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 Marathon M4 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 | v2.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Marathon M4 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 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. 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 Marathon M4 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 Marathon M4 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.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, gravity, gyroscope, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual 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 Marathon M4, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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