Gionee X1 – Value for Money?

The Chinese mobile manufacturer Gionee recently launched its new mobile in India, the Gionee X1 available via offline retailers; may be available in online markets in near future.

Gionee is offering up to 10GB additional data per month for up to 6 successive recharges for Airtel users and will get two Patym cash back voucher codes entitling them to Rs. 250 cash back on a minimum purchase of Rs. 350 on Paytm Mall.

Great offers but we don’t buy mobiles just offers right? Let’s have a look at the specifications of the phone.

Price and Specifications of Gionee X1:

• Display: 5-inch 720×1280 pixels HD IPS Display
• Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6737 SoC
• Storage: 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage, Expandable up to 256GB via microSD Card
• Camera: 8MP Primary Camera and 8MP Front Camera with Flash
• OS: Android 7.0 with Amigo 4.0UI
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Miscellaneous: Rear Fingerprint Sensor, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Dual SIM + Dedicated Slot
• Price: Rs.8,999/-

Also, Gionee India’s director added that “Gionee has always been committed to amaze its customers with premium quality products at attractive prices. Continuing this philosophy, we are delighted to introduce the all new X1 which will surely be a delight for the users. We are confident that the new line of products which we plan to launch soon will not only impress our customers in terms of the prices but also with their striking features and premium quality.”

Now let’s talk if the phone is worth Rs.8,999.Firstly check the phones under Rs. 10K here.

Starting from Redmi 4A, it beats the Gionee X1 in every department, if you don’t consider the selfie flash. Not only Redmi 4A but the Moto C Plus is also a clear and better competitor than the Gionee X1.

Gionee’s previous mobile release Gionee A1 was received well by Indian consumers. I don’t think Gionee X1 will nowhere to meet it. Also, the phone’s price is not so attractive or offering great features at that price as quoted by the company’s director. If you’d ask me about this phone, I’ll say don’t buy this.