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Gionee S9 (2016) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755
Mali-T860 MP2
4 GB / 64 GB
5.5 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Gionee announced the launch of the S9 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Gionee S9 phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The Gionee S9 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery.

Gionee S9 specifications

BrandGionee
NameS9
ModelS9
Release date2016

Body

The weight of Gionee S9 is about 5.93 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Gionee phone are average (6.07 x 3.01 x 0.29 inches).

Weight5.93 oz
Dimensions6.07 x 3.01 x 0.29 inches
Colorsblack, gold, rose-gold
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Gionee S9 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 versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek Helio P10 MT6755
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T860 MP2

Display

The size of S9 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches LCD display of Gionee S9 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeLCD
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Gionee S9 (4 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM4 GB
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the S9 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 camera13 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Gionee S9 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 S9 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
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 3000 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 S9 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 3000 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 S9 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 S9 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 S9 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, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, 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 S9, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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