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Gionee Marathon M5 lite
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Gionee Marathon M5 lite

Released: 2015, December. Released 2016, JanuaryPrice: About 170 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-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandGionee
ModelGionee Marathon M5 lite
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsGold, Gray
ModelsM5_lite
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 40
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, December. Released 2016, January
Stand-byUp to 450 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
Announced2015, December. Released 2016, January
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 33 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

Gionee Marathon M5 lite Overview

About Gionee Marathon M5 lite Gionee Marathon M5 lite is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Gionee Marathon M5 lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6735 (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 lite 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 lite?

The Gionee Marathon M5 lite 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 lite 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 lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee Marathon M5 lite 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 lite run?

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