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Gionee Elife S5.5 vs ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)

Side by side comparison between Gionee Elife S5.5 vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE X990 X Gionee Elife S5.5 25Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) Compare Gionee Elife S5.5 X
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Gionee Elife S5.5

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Elife S5.5} 25 Advantages Gionee Elife S5.5 vs X990 (Messenger edition)} 3 Advantages ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
+16GB3276 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (5MB available)
+5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)111%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+441 PPI164%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5"108%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh156%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)48%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
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ModelElife S5.5X990 (Messenger edition)
Other model namesGionee Elife S5.5 GN9000, Gionee Elife S 5.5ZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFR
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandGioneeZTE
Release date3/1/20143/1/2010
Depth5.6 millimeters (0.22 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)70.2 x 145.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB128MB (5MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100 - 900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours8 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Amigo 2.0 UI
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (front and back)
• Full Metal body
• 95 Degree Wide-Angle Camera
• DTS Surround sound
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on white, Black on silver
• Windows Live Messenger
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Gionee Elife S5.5ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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