Coolpad Shine
The Coolpad Shine is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 153 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
153 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Coolpad Shine does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Coolpad Shine does not have NFC.
Yes, the Coolpad Shine supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Coolpad Shine supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Coolpad Shine has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Coolpad Shine ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Coolpad Shine uses microUSB 2.0.
The Coolpad Shine supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot.
The Coolpad Shine has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
