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Gionee S8
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Gionee S8

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, JunePrice: About 450 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.2
CPUOcta-core (4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandGionee
ModelGionee S8
PriceAbout 450 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsGray, Gold, Rose Gold
Single8 MP, 1/4.0"
StatusDiscontinued
Weight147.2 g (5.19 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 38, 39, 40
FeaturesLaser AF, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, February. Released 2016, June
Announced2016, February. Released 2016, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154.3 x 74.9 x 7 mm (6.07 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Gionee S8 Overview

About Gionee S8 Gionee S8 is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Gionee S8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (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 S8 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 S8?

The Gionee S8 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 S8 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 S8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee S8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gionee S8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gionee S8.