Gionee Ctrl V5
The Gionee Ctrl V5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582V/X, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1 mm (5.30 x 2.67 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582V/X
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 103.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582V/X for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, Q1. Released 2014, Q1
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582V/X
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
234 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
103.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1 mm (5.30 x 2.67 x 0.32 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 V5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Ctrl V5 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V5 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Ctrl V5 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Gionee Ctrl V5 uses microUSB.
The Gionee Ctrl V5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Gionee Ctrl V5 has 2.0.
