Gionee Elife S5.5
The Gionee Elife S5.5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.1 x 70.2 x 5.6 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 133g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Amigo 2
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (front and back)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
133g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.1 x 70.2 x 5.6 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
Colors
Black, white, blue, pink, purple
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee Elife S5.5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Elife S5.5 does not have NFC.
No, the Gionee Elife S5.5 does not support a memory card.
The Gionee Elife S5.5 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Gionee Elife S5.5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Elife S5.5 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Amigo 2.
The Gionee Elife S5.5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Gionee Elife S5.5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Gionee Elife S5.5 has 4.0, A2DP, EDR.