One of the nearly bezel-less smartphone models announced in 2017 was the Gionee Steel 3. It doesn’t look like a budget smartphone it closely resembles a more expensive model. In addition, it has a long list of other features and a sizable battery.
Gionee Steel 3 Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels (293 ppi)
- Amigos 5.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU with 3GB
- 8MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- 32GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 4G LTE
- 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
The Gionee Steel 3 appears to be a high-end smartphone at a first impression. The smartphone boasts a thin chassis and a well-polished metallic unibody. The phone weighs roughly 170g, which is not much for a smartphone with a sizable battery. Additionally, it has a nearly bezel-less 18:9 aspect ratio display.
In addition to the aspect ratio and nearly bezel-less display, the Gionee Steel 3 features a somewhat low resolution. The smartphone is under the low-cost smartphone category with a 5.7-inch 1440 X 720 display. It also has a 293 PPI pixel density.
Battery and Camera
There aren’t many inexpensive smartphones with a decently substantial battery like the Gionee Steel 3. It has a non-removable 4, 000mAh Li-Po battery as well as a quick charging feature. If used normally, this ought to last a little more than a day.
The smartphone has the same camera configuration on both sides for snapping pictures. In keeping with this, the Gionee Steel 3 offers dual 8MP front-facing cameras and an 8MP back camera, both with flash.
Hardware and Software
The Gionee features a respectable SoC for the smartphone market. This consists of an Adreno 505 GPU and an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a maximum clock speed of 1.4GHz. This will enable you to accomplish activities like gaming, browsing, and other activities reasonably smoothly.
Additionally, the Gionee Steel 3 comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 256GB by using a memory card in the second SIM slot. Right out of the box, it uses the Amigos 5.0 OS, which is based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Gionee Steel 3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Gionee Steel 3:
General Features
- Platform: Amigos 5.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Gold
- Dimension: 144.7 X 69.8 X 8.5 mm
- Weight: 170g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8GB camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: –
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands
Internet and Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, A-GPS GPS, BeiDou
- Maps: Yes
Sensors and Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 000mAh Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes