Gionee Pioneer P4S Mobile Price List in India

Gionee is a Chinese smartphone maker and its Pioneer P4s is a recent addition. The company has launched various affordable devices in the market. This device succeeds the Pioneer P4 which was released almost two years ago. The entry level segment smartphone has several flagship features for the user. Gionee is continuously setting high standards in various aspects of a smartphone. The Pioneer series received a positive response after its launch and this is another attempt to attract the consumers. Among the Chinese smartphone companies, Gionee has managed to hold a place on its own. It has sold over 6 million devices worldwide and understands the changing needs of Smartphone users.

Features and Specifications

The Gionee Pioneer P4s has a 4.5 inch display screen with 854 x 480 pixel density. This Dual SIM phone comes with a range of connectivity options. It includes GPRS/EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MicroUSB. There is a unique HotKnot file transferring technology in the similar lines of near field communications. Android OS gives a smooth user experience which allows hassle free multi-tasking. An improvement over predecessor P4, the camera is also an improved version in the phone. It has fancy features which would be enjoyed by photography enthusiasts. However, it runs an older version of Android which keeps the user away from the latest offerings of Lollipop update.  

Design and Quality

This device arrives in a crystal skin and semi transparent shell. A complimentary window flip cover protects the screen and displays date, time and weather. The contacts and priority contact list is also accessible with the flip cover on. A thickness of 8.7mm, lightweight build up and measurement of 134.5 x 67.7 x 8.7 mm caters well to the users. It is available in standard white colour of high quality plastic body. This good looking device has 3.5 mm audio jack above the screen. SIM slots and volume rocker is located on the right side of the screen. 

OS and Tech

Thesmartphone has a 1.3 GHz quad core processor powered by 1GB RAM. It is running an old version Android 4.4. The smartphone provides a decent multitasking performance. Playing games, running apps, listening to music, watching movies and many other activities are possible on this device. It has plenty of internal storage capacity which is further expandable through an external memory card. A wide range of connectivity options are available in the device. A pre-installed Android browser ensures a flawless web browsing and video streaming experience. This phone supposedly follows the philosophy of low price and high end specifications.

Camera and Multimedia

The Pioneer P4s has double camera options for an enriching photographic experience. A primary rear camera on the back portion clocks at 5 megapixel with LED flash. It has a unique ability of capturing up to 99 images within 21 second, claims Gionee. The 2 megapixel frontal camera is designed for taking selfies, video calling and video chatting. Rear camera also comes with exciting specifications like face recognition, panorama, high definition recording and more. A variety of multimedia features are available in the device which offers an immersive experience. Different varieties of media files are supported by the device. This includes both audio, video and movie files across different formats. Thus, the device packs a decent selection of multimedia experience for the users.

Battery and Memory

The Dual SIM smartphone comes with a battery backup of 1800mAh. Gionee should have worked a bit on this aspect for it ensures an average performance. It may not be sufficient to browse web for longer duration or play games. However, moderate use will not drain the battery and intensive use may exhaust it very fast. Thus, it is up to the users to take a wiser decision in terms of usage. However, the device ensures a decent talk time and standby time. The device comes with 8 GB of internal storage capacity expandable to 32 GB with microSD slot.

PROS and CONS

PROS

·         Decent connectivity options

·         DUAL SIM

·         Expandable storage

·         Flip cover complimentary

·         Sleek and stylish design

CONS

·         Older version of Android

·         Average camera performance

Verdict

The Gionee Pioneer P4s is a decent smartphone in the entry level segment equipped with the latest features. Under a price range of Rs 8,000 it is an average buy for the user. However, the makers should have equipped it with latest Lollipop update as seen in low priced phones. This device will compete with the likes of Moto E 2^nd generation, Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Lenovo A600E.