Launched in January 2017, the Gionee Steel 2 is a smartphone seemingly targeted at budget buyers who want decent value for money. It boasts solid construction and offer impressive features, including a long-lasting battery, LTE and 3GB RAM.
Where to Buy Gionee Steel 2
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Gionee Steel 2 Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.25GHz quad-core Processor with 3GB RAM
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- 16GB or 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Internet
- 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
As its name suggests, the Gionee Steel 2 features a chassis made of metal. So this is one device that could take a beating and still not develop any issue. The case comes in gold finish. The thickness is 8.6 millimetres while the weight is 160 grams.
Gionee Steel 2 features a 5-inch diagonal display with an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. A pixel density of about 293 ppi should make images come out sharp.
Camera and Storage
The Gionee Steel 2 doesn’t offer anything out of the ordinary on the camera front. It has a combo of 8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras. From the look of things, the smartphone will be available in 16GB and 32GB storage options. The internal storage is expandable by up to 128 GB using a microSD card.
Performance and OS
A quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor gets things going on the Gionee Steel 2. The choice of CPU isn’t exactly surprising when you consider the budget status of the phone. But you should be able to enjoy respectable responsiveness considering the 3GB of RAM provided.
Gionee Steel 2 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which has Gionee’s Amigo 3.5 skin laid on top.
Other Specs and Features
A highlight of the Gionee Steel 2 is its juicer. It comes with a colossal 4,000mAh battery. This is the type of unit that you can expect to last more than a day on a single charge.
You may also find it interesting that the device supports blazing-fast 4G LTE connectivity with support for LTE on MTN, Etisalat, and NTel.
Other connectivity features on offer include 3G, Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi. The Gionee Steel 2 has dual SIM slots, which can take micro-SIM cards.
Pricing and Availability
Gionee Steel 2 is not yet available in Nigeria, but is now available in China. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria. When available, Gionee Steel 2 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 58,000 Naira to 95,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country.
Gionee Steel 2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee Steel 2 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
- Processor: 1.25GHz Quad Core Processor (Mediatek MT6737)
- GPU: Mali-T720 MP2
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Gold
- Dimension: 144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 160 g
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB or 32GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: up to 45 hours
- Standby Time: up to 527 hours
