Gionee S6 (16GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Gionee S6 vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/4/2016 1:36 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 6:09 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Gionee S6 (16GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) Compare Gionee S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Gionee S6 (16GB)

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15 Advantages Gionee S6 (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)10% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3150 mAh102% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)31% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+326 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
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Model	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model names	GiONEE Elife S6 GN9010 Dual-SIM	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Gionee	Apple
Release date	11/23/2015, Announced: 12/1/2015	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 151.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.98 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	10 hours
Standby	342 hours (14.3 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)