Gionee Elife S7
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Design4
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Rear Camera9
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360° View
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UI Screenshot14
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Benchmarks8
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Videos2
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Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek MT6752 -
Octa Core, 1.7 GHz -
2 GB RAM
Display
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5.2 inches (13.21 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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8 MP
Battery
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2700 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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Gionee Elife S7 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
Launched with a sticker price of Rs 24,999, the Gionee Elife S7 can be now found selling online for around Rs 22,500, and sits in a tough spot. At that price, it competes with some very compelling options like the OnePlus One (review), the Xiaomi Mi 4 (review) and the top-end model of the ASUS ZenFone 2 (review), all of which come with better specs. Still, the Elife S7 can’t be ignored for the capabilities it brings to the table, such as its lovely screen, decent performance and good batte
Pros
- Stylish looks
- Slim, yet solid
- Smooth performance
- Capable pair of cameras
- Feature-rich Amigo OS
- Good battery life
Cons
- Heats up when stressed
- Fixed internal storage
Specs at a glance
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5.2-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 pixel Super AMOLED display (424ppi)
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Slim, yet strong
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As far as the design philosophy is concerned, the Elife S7 doesn’t stray too far away from its siblings, the S5.5 and S5.1. In essence, it’s a slim slab with glass on both sides and metal in the middle. However, there are a couple of important differences to note. Unlike its siblings, the S7 doesn’t come with capacitive navigation keys and relies on virtual keys instead. Secondly, the metal frame on the sides is made of aviation-grade aluminium magnesium alloy, and is concave for added strength. This design has been labelled as ‘U-skeleton’ by the brand, and it does feel quite rigid. Both the screen and the rear are layered with Gorilla Glass 3, so scratches can be kept at bay. Smudges are a different story though, and our review unit that features a piano black rear had a hard time keeping those away.
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Displays mettle
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A flagship-grade smartphone like the S7 can’t do with a screen that offers less than full HD resolution, and that’s exactly what it offers. The screen measures 5.2-inches diagonally, and boasts Super AMOLED tech – so the colours are vivid and the visuals are very crisp. Right from web browsing to media and gaming, the lovely screen just takes everything to a new level. It’s quite responsive to touch too.
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Hey there Amigo
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Like most smartphone brands from China, Gionee’s handsets run a custom build of Android. It’s dubbed Amigo OS, and the Elife S7 is the first one to get the latest version (3.0) that uses Android Lollipop as its base. Amigo has improved by leaps and bounds since the first time we saw it, but some of the basic attributes remain the same.
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Shooting from the hip
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The Elife S7 sports a 13-megapixel shooter at the rear, and a very respectable 8MP snapper at front. The camera app comes with a simple, no-fuss interface, and includes a variety of colour filters and modes covering the likes of HDR, panorama, night, and face beauty. There’s a so-called professional mode that lets you tweak settings such as ISO and white balance, while the Magic Focus mode offers background refocussing capabilities. The available capture modes include gesture shot and touch-to-shoot as well.
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Runs fast, runs hot
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The marriage of the 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek processor and 2GB of RAM results in smooth operation, with nary a hiccup during usage. Amigo runs like a hot knife through butter, and we didn’t face any issues with either navigation or running productivity-based apps.
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Verdict
Launched with a sticker price of Rs 24,999, the Gionee Elife S7 can be now found selling online for around Rs 22,500, and sits in a tough spot. At that price, it competes with some very compelling options like the OnePlus One (review), the Xiaomi Mi 4 (review) and the top-end model of the ASUS ZenFone 2 (review), all of which come with better specs. Still, the Elife S7 can’t be ignored for the capabilities it brings to the table, such as its lovely screen, decent performance and good batte
- Stylish looks
- Slim, yet solid
- Smooth performance
- Capable pair of cameras
- Feature-rich Amigo OS
- Good battery life
Pros
- Heats up when stressed
- Fixed internal storage
Cons
5.2-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 pixel Super AMOLED display (424ppi)
Read MoreAs far as the design philosophy is concerned, the Elife S7 doesn’t stray too far away from its siblings, the S5.5 and S5.1. In essence, it’s a slim slab with glass on both sides and metal in the middle. However, there are a couple of important differences to note. Unlike its siblings, the S7 doesn’t come with capacitive navigation keys and relies on virtual keys instead. Secondly, the metal frame on the sides is made of aviation-grade aluminium magnesium alloy, and is concave for added strength. This design has been labelled as ‘U-skeleton’ by the brand, and it does feel quite rigid. Both the screen and the rear are layered with Gorilla Glass 3, so scratches can be kept at bay. Smudges are a different story though, and our review unit that features a piano black rear had a hard time keeping those away.
Read MoreA flagship-grade smartphone like the S7 can’t do with a screen that offers less than full HD resolution, and that’s exactly what it offers. The screen measures 5.2-inches diagonally, and boasts Super AMOLED tech – so the colours are vivid and the visuals are very crisp. Right from web browsing to media and gaming, the lovely screen just takes everything to a new level. It’s quite responsive to touch too.
Read MoreLike most smartphone brands from China, Gionee’s handsets run a custom build of Android. It’s dubbed Amigo OS, and the Elife S7 is the first one to get the latest version (3.0) that uses Android Lollipop as its base. Amigo has improved by leaps and bounds since the first time we saw it, but some of the basic attributes remain the same.
Read MoreThe Elife S7 sports a 13-megapixel shooter at the rear, and a very respectable 8MP snapper at front. The camera app comes with a simple, no-fuss interface, and includes a variety of colour filters and modes covering the likes of HDR, panorama, night, and face beauty. There’s a so-called professional mode that lets you tweak settings such as ISO and white balance, while the Magic Focus mode offers background refocussing capabilities. The available capture modes include gesture shot and touch-to-shoot as well.
Read MoreThe marriage of the 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek processor and 2GB of RAM results in smooth operation, with nary a hiccup during usage. Amigo runs like a hot knife through butter, and we didn’t face any issues with either navigation or running productivity-based apps.
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Gionee Elife S7 Specifications
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| Operating System | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) |
Performance
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| Chipset | MediaTek MT6752 |
| Processor | Octa core, 1.7 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-T760 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Geekbench3 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 69.03 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Modes
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 148.8 mm |
| Width | 72.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Weight | 127 grams |
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Rear Camera
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||
| OIS | No | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Smile detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |||
Rear Camera Samples
Night Mode OFF
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 20 Hours(4G) / Up to 15.5 Hours(3G) / Up to 24 Hours(2G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
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4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.521 W/kg, Body: 0.642 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Gionee Elife S7 User Reviews
Gionee Elife S7 Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek MT6752 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 5.2", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 2700 mAh |
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