Gionee S12 Lite (2020) review

Gionee announced the launch of the S12 Lite smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee S12 Lite phone with 6.52 inches display, Mediatek Helio A25 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Gionee S12 Lite comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.52 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1600 px).

Gionee S12 Lite specifications

Body

The weight of Gionee S12 Lite is about 6.14 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Gionee phone are average (6.54 x 3 x 0.33 inches).

System

The Gionee S12 Lite comes with Android OS v10.0 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.

Display

The size of S12 Lite screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.52 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 6.52 inches IPS display of Gionee S12 Lite with 720 x 1600 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Memory

The internal memory of Gionee S12 Lite (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

Camera

The camera of the S12 Lite 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.

Connectivity

The Gionee S12 Lite 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 S12 Lite phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

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 S12 Lite isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

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 S12 Lite 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 S12 Lite 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 S12 Lite 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.

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 S12 Lite, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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