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Gionee Elife S5.1
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Gionee Elife S5.1

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 240 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), Amigo OS 2
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.8 inches, 63.5 cm, 2, (~67.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandGionee
ModelGionee Elife S5.1
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Mint Green
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight97.7 g (3.42 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2.812 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, November
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.8 x 67.4 x 5.2 mm (5.50 x 2.65 x 0.20 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 546Basemark X: 4150
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -91.2dB / Crosstalk -82.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 55h

Gionee Elife S5.1 Overview

About Gionee Elife S5.1 Gionee Elife S5.1 is a discontinued device from Gionee's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Gionee Elife S5.1 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB 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 S5.1 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 S5.1?

The Gionee Elife S5.1 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 S5.1 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 S5.1 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Gionee Elife S5.1 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Gionee Elife S5.1 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Gionee Elife S5.1.