Gionee S8
The Gionee S8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 154.3 x 74.9 x 7 mm (6.07 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera16 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 147.2g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, February. Released 2016, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.2
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
147.2g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
154.3 x 74.9 x 7 mm (6.07 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee S8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Gionee S8 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee S8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Gionee S8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Gionee S8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee S8 ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.2.
The Gionee S8 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Gionee S8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Gionee S8 has 4.0, A2DP.
