Gionee S6 (16GB) vs Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)

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Side by side comparison between Gionee S6 vs Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/23/2017 5:57 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 6:09 AM

Compare Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) X Gionee S6 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) Compare Gionee S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)

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8 Advantages Gionee S6 (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)6% Thinner	vs	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3150 mAh	vs	+4150 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

33 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

5.5"

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
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Model	Gionee S6 (16GB)	X5Max (Platinum edition)
Other model names	GiONEE Elife S6 GN9010 Dual-SIM	BBK Vivo X5 Max Platinum edition Dual-Sim, BBK X5Max
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India	China
Brand	Gionee	Vivo
Release date	11/23/2015, Announced: 12/1/2015	6/1/2015
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 151.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.98 in)	78 x 153.9 millimeters (3.07 x 6.06 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1	Funtouch 2.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat3 (3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	4150 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	342 hours (14.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered