Gionee Ctrl V1
The Gionee Ctrl V1 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.95" · 123 x 63.5 x 11.2 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.44 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 146 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
146 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
123 x 63.5 x 11.2 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee Ctrl V1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Ctrl V1 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V1 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V1 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Ctrl V1 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Gionee Ctrl V1 uses microUSB.
The Gionee Ctrl V1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Gionee Ctrl V1 has 4.0, A2DP.
