Gionee Ctrl V6L
The Gionee Ctrl V6L is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143 x 70.7 x 6.9 mm (5.63 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 124.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,950 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) 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, November. Released 2014, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,950 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
124.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143 x 70.7 x 6.9 mm (5.63 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee Ctrl V6L does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Gionee Ctrl V6L does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V6L supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V6L supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Gionee Ctrl V6L has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Ctrl V6L ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Gionee Ctrl V6L uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gionee Ctrl V6L supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Gionee Ctrl V6L has 4.0, A2DP.
