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Gionee Elife S5.5
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Gionee Elife S5.5

Released: 2014, February. Released 2014, MarchPrice: About 270 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Amigo 2
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandGionee
ModelGionee Elife S5.5
PriceAbout 270 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, white, blue, pink, purple
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight133 g (4.69 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.386 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, February. Released 2014, March
Stand-byUp to 490 h
Announced2014, February. Released 2014, March
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 27 h (2G) / Up to 11 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145.1 x 70.2 x 5.6 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 (front and back)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 567
PositioningGPS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 48h

Gionee Elife S5.5 Overview

About Gionee Elife S5.5 Gionee Elife S5.5 is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Gionee Elife S5.5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6592 (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 S5.5 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 S5.5?

The Gionee Elife S5.5 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 S5.5 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 S5.5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee Elife S5.5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gionee Elife S5.5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gionee Elife S5.5.