Gionee Pioneer P3S
The Gionee Pioneer P3S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 133 x 67.4 x 11.2 mm (5.24 x 2.65 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 161g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580 (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
2015, September. Released 2015, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
207 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
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
161g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133 x 67.4 x 11.2 mm (5.24 x 2.65 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, 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 Pioneer P3S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Pioneer P3S does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P3S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P3S supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P3S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Pioneer P3S ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1.
The Gionee Pioneer P3S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gionee Pioneer P3S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Gionee Pioneer P3S has 4.0, A2DP.
