Gionee S96
The Gionee S96 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6260, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 128 x 52.8 x 7.4 mm (5.04 x 2.08 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6260
RAM64MB
Storage128MB | 64MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓64GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 81.3g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6260 for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 154 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, March. Released 2014, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6260
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
64MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
154 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
81.3g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
128 x 52.8 x 7.4 mm (5.04 x 2.08 x 0.29 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Gionee S96 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the Gionee S96 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Gionee S96 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Gionee S96 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Gionee S96 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Gionee S96 uses microUSB.
The Gionee S96 supports No.
The Gionee S96 has 2.0.
