Gionee Pioneer P5W
The Gionee Pioneer P5W is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · 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
Size5" · 143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓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 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6735 (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, December. Released 2016, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
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
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
153g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Colors
White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Black
📶 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 Pioneer P5W does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Gionee Pioneer P5W does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P5W supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P5W supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Gionee Pioneer P5W has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee Pioneer P5W ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Gionee Pioneer P5W uses microUSB 2.0.
The Gionee Pioneer P5W supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Gionee Pioneer P5W has 4.0, A2DP.
