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Gionee Elife E8
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Gionee Elife E8

Released: 2015, June. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 480 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
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR G6200
NFCYes
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm, 2, (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandGionee
ModelGionee Elife E8
PriceAbout 480 EUR
RadioFM radio, recording
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsGold
Single8 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, June. Released 2015, October
Stand-byUp to 437 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G)
Announced2015, June. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 39 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions164 x 82.3 x 9.6 mm (6.46 x 3.24 x 0.38 in)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~490 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

Gionee Elife E8 Overview

About Gionee Elife E8 Gionee Elife E8 is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Gionee Elife E8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (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 Elife E8 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 Elife E8?

The Gionee Elife E8 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 Elife E8 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 Elife E8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee Elife E8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gionee Elife E8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gionee Elife E8.