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Gionee Marathon M5 mini
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Gionee Marathon M5 mini

Released: 2016, January. Released 2016, FebruaryPrice: About 120 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandGionee
ModelGionee Marathon M5 mini
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Gold, Black
ModelsM5 mini
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
SensorsYes
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
ChargingReverse wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, January. Released 2016, February
Announced2016, January. Released 2016, February
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 18 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.5 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS
Infrared portYes

Gionee Marathon M5 mini Overview

About Gionee Marathon M5 mini Gionee Marathon M5 mini is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Gionee Marathon M5 mini has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Gionee Marathon M5 mini can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Gionee Marathon M5 mini?

The Gionee Marathon M5 mini supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Gionee Marathon M5 mini support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Gionee devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Gionee Marathon M5 mini void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee Marathon M5 mini will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gionee Marathon M5 mini run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gionee Marathon M5 mini.