Gionee Ctrl V3
The Gionee Ctrl V3 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
Size4.3" · 130 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.12 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
130 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.12 x 2.64 x 0.39 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 V3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Ctrl V3 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V3 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Ctrl V3 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Gionee Ctrl V3 uses microUSB.
The Gionee Ctrl V3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Gionee Ctrl V3 has 4.0, A2DP.
