Gionee Marathon M5 Overview
The Gionee Marathon M5 is a smartphone that was released in June 2015. It runs on the Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system with Amigo 3.1 user interface. The phone is powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and Mediatek MT6735 chipset, along with Mali-T720MP2 GPU. It comes with 32 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 256 GB via a dedicated microSD slot.
The Gionee Marathon M5 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 267 PPI. The phone has a screen-to-body ratio of 72.2% and a display area of 83.4 cm2.
In terms of connectivity, the Gionee Marathon M5 supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. It also has dual SIM capabilities and a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
The main camera on the Gionee Marathon M5 is a 13 MP shooter with features like PDAF, LED flash, panorama, and HDR. The selfie camera is 5 MP and is capable of recording 720p videos. The phone also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, FM radio, and a non-removable 6020 mAh battery.
Pros:
1. Large battery capacity for long-lasting usage
2. Expandable storage for more media and apps
3. Good camera quality for capturing photos and videos
4. Dual SIM capability for using two phone numbers simultaneously
5. AMOLED display for vibrant colors and sharp images
Cons:
1. Relatively low screen resolution for a 5.5-inch display
2. Older Android version compared to newer smartphones
3. Heavy weight at 211 g may be cumbersome for some users
4. Limited color options available
5. Lack of fast charging technology for quicker battery recharges