Gionee P5 Mini
The Gionee P5 Mini is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 132 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 153g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, March. Released 2016, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 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
Weight
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee P5 Mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee P5 Mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee P5 Mini supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee P5 Mini supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Gionee P5 Mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee P5 Mini ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
The Gionee P5 Mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gionee P5 Mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Gionee P5 Mini has 4.0, A2DP.
