Gionee S96

Overview

World's Slimmest Smartphone By Gionee

Gionee communications is an international brand that develops and designs cellular mobile phones. It was founded by Liu Li Rong in September, 2002. The company has introduced the S96, a dual SIM smartphone to the market in April, 2014. The box packs a handset, headset, data cable, charger, carrying case and user manual. You can check the detailed specifications of this phone below.

Design and Display

The Gionee S96 comprises of a stainless steel body which makes it more solid and durable. The simple and generous design of S96 looks smart and savvy in hand. It comes with a height of 128mm, width of 52.8mm and thickness of 7.4mm as its dimensions along with a weight of 81.3grams. The phone has a TFT display of 2.6-inches which provides a 240x320 pixels resolution. It also features an alphanumeric keypad which is present below the display.

Hardware and Software

The Gionee S96 is based on the MTK platform and is equipped with a MT6260 chip-set. It has a RAM of 8 MB and an internal storage of 16 MB which can be expanded up to 32 GB with the help of a micro SD card.

Telephony and Messaging

Gionee S96 operates on the GSM 900/1800 MHz frequencies. The phonebook has the capacity to store a limited number of contacts. Moreover the phone offers an average call quality. There is a SMS facility available for the device. It also features T9 dictionary in order to make typing easier and faster.

Camera

The phone comes with a primary camera of 2 MP which is featured with a 4x digital zoom and LED flash. It takes 1600x1200 pixels resolution pictures in day as well as low light conditions. There is no secondary camera available for the device.

Multimedia

Gionee S96 comes equipped with a music player and FM radio for the listening pleasure. It also has a video player which offers you an average sound with good picture quality. It is pre-loaded with various apps like Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, Opera Mini, Twitter, Asphalt6, Assassin Creed, Modern Combat, Block Breaker for the entertainment of users.

Connectivity and Battery

The connectivity attributes of the device includes Bluetooth, USB and hands-free connectivity. The Gionee S96 is fueled by a Li-Ion 700 mAh battery which offers a talk-time up to 8.4 hours and a stand-by time up to 206 hours.

Shades

Gionee S96 is available in three attractive color options: White, Grey and Golden.

Price

The S96 is available at an approximate price tag of Rs.2,999. Overall, the Gionee offers a great package with S96 at an affordable price. Those looking for alternatives can also consider Karbonn Smart A51 Lite, Karbonn A50s, Micromax X55 and Nokia Asha 230.