Many builders waved the magic phrase on having the "thinnest smartphone in the world" , and repeatedly. And the least we can say is that Gionee has distinguished itself in this area. But the Chinese company decided it was not worth to strive to be crowned with this title.
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Indeed, Gionee is now trying to produce the best smartphone, with such a slim chassis as possible . It may not be a complete change of strategy, but it shows that Gionee matures, and wants to prove it can make a high-end smartphone, ready to compete with the big!
The result is the Elife S7, and it's actually a good thing for Gionee. The company launched the device during Mobile World Congress. This is a first, and therefore a special opportunity for the company, which had more promised his team return for their hard work.
Gionee Elife S7: Design
The Elife S7 has a thickness of 5.5 mm to be recalled that the firm is still attention to its smartphone profile, and that it is still very thin, just like the Elife S5.5 launched last year. Although he did not frame below 5 mm bar, this does not mean that Gionee has not tried with the S7. It's just the opposite. This promises to be his most accomplished device.
Gionee of smartphones have always been very well designed, and Elife S7 is no exception to the rule. The edges are a beautiful effect, especially with steel strapping. This gives character to the smartphone, with much feeling that the adherent slippery and super light Elife S5.1 who was at his side. Magnesium alloy chassis and aluminum is sandwiched between two panes of glass Gorilla Glass 3. So yes, the rear seat is a real nest fingerprints, but the smartphone is really nice in hand.
When Gionee produced the Elife S5.5, camera 13 megapixel slightly exceeded the back cover. Although this is a real trend today, the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S6 have adopted this process, Gionee has worked with Sony to thin the photo sensor and make it thinner . Although we can not say that the firm has 13 megapixel sensor finest in the world, the work between the two companies allowed to have a camera that touches the back cover of the device.
camera is rich in functionality, especially with a new method of facial recognition and an adjustment of the depth of field. In addition, it provides controls body movement, and advanced settings for better shots in low light conditions.
Other smartphones Elife S series have unfortunately suffered from slow the shutter speed, so that the entire application has received an overhaul, and is now one of the fastest available. Gionee spent a lot of time to present his camera during his announcement, and it seems to be a huge improvement despite my quick start.
The 8-megapixel front camera will allow you to make beautiful selfies!
Anyway, in terms of design, Gionee begins to make a name. While the front and rear glass can remember old iPhone and Sony Xperia range, the Elife S7 is clearly identifiable as a company's smartphone. Only this time, it looks even better, and the addition of a color Blue Maldives traditional black and white colors is more than welcome.
Gionee Elife S7 Software
On the side of the software, again it's a great surprise. Gionee also worked on his own Amigo UI user interface, passing it to version 3.0. This particular adds a new look and new features like a mode where a photo can be used to create unique colors in the interface settings.
Gionee Elife S7: Specifications
MediaTek provides power with the MT6752, an octa-core 64-bit processor running at 1.7 GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The battery has a capacity of 2750 mAh, and should offer a range of two days before needing a recharge. In addition, a battery saver mode allows the remaining 10% to a maximum of 33 hours.
The Elife also experienced a drastic overhaul of its thermal dissipation, allowing the heat to spread around the frame, rather than keep it in one place. Gionee data showed a reduction in temperature.
Gionee Elife S7: Verdict
The launch of the S7 Elife by Gionee will be in April, and will be sold in parts of Europe and Asia. The price was set at 400 euros. This is actually a very complete smartphone, and I'm looking forward to test it further.
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Indeed, Gionee is now trying to produce the best smartphone, with such a slim chassis as possible . It may not be a complete change of strategy, but it shows that Gionee matures, and wants to prove it can make a high-end smartphone, ready to compete with the big!
Gionee Elife S7: Design
Other smartphones Elife S series have unfortunately suffered from slow the shutter speed, so that the entire application has received an overhaul, and is now one of the fastest available. Gionee spent a lot of time to present his camera during his announcement, and it seems to be a huge improvement despite my quick start.
Anyway, in terms of design, Gionee begins to make a name. While the front and rear glass can remember old iPhone and Sony Xperia range, the Elife S7 is clearly identifiable as a company's smartphone. Only this time, it looks even better, and the addition of a color Blue Maldives traditional black and white colors is more than welcome.
Gionee Elife S7 Software
On the side of the software, again it's a great surprise. Gionee also worked on his own Amigo UI user interface, passing it to version 3.0. This particular adds a new look and new features like a mode where a photo can be used to create unique colors in the interface settings.
MediaTek provides power with the MT6752, an octa-core 64-bit processor running at 1.7 GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The battery has a capacity of 2750 mAh, and should offer a range of two days before needing a recharge. In addition, a battery saver mode allows the remaining 10% to a maximum of 33 hours.
Gionee Elife S7: Verdict
The launch of the S7 Elife by Gionee will be in April, and will be sold in parts of Europe and Asia. The price was set at 400 euros. This is actually a very complete smartphone, and I'm looking forward to test it further.