Gionee Marathon M5 Plus with 6-inch screen, 5,020mAh battery launched in Nepal

The authorized distributor of Gionee smartphone, Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., has launched Gionee Marathon M5 Plus in Nepal. Gionee Marathon M5 Plus is an addition to Marathon series from Gionee. The smartphone is priced Rs. 39,999 in Nepal.

Premium design, powerful battery

Display and Configuration

Marathon M5 Plus comes with 6.00 inches display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels that results in PPI of 368 pixels per inch. The phone is equipped with MediaTek MT6753 processor (Octa core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 ) and 3GB RAM. The phone runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) operating system.

Camera and Storage

Marathon M5 Plus comes with 13 MP primary camera that provides premium picture quality with no compromises. The phone has 5 MP secondary camera which can be an attractive feature for selfie lovers. The phone houses internal storage of 64GB that is expandable up to 128GB using microSD card.

Battery and Connectivity

Marathon M5 Plus is powered with a high battery life of 5020mAh which lets the device on for long hours. In terms of connectivity, the Gionee M5 Plus main highlight is a USB Type-C port, which delivers faster data transfer speed. The device also houses a variety of connectivity options like Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Headphone.

Gionee Marathon M5 Plus Screenshots

Gionee Marathon M5 Plus Specifications

General

Form Factor	Touchscreen
Battery Type	Li-Polymer (Non-removable)
Battery Capacity	5020 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1

Display

Screen Size	6.00 inches
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels

Performance

Processor	Octa core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 (MediaTek MT6753)
RAM	3GB

Storage

Internal Storage	64GB
Expandable Storage	Upto 128GB
Expandable Storage Type	MicroSD

Camera

Rear Camera	13 Megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front Camera	5  Megapixel

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes with 4.00v
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
SIM	Dual SIM Support

Verdict

Marathon M5 Plus is an excellent device to have in possession. The smartphone comes with a massive battery and strong CPU performance for a seamless experience. The phone is simply beautiful as it flaunts a metallic unibody design and looks sophisticated in the hand.

The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 39,999 that seems much expensive for the consumers to buy it the market having a low-budget in hand. Perhaps, the obvious reasons in the increment of price are inflation, customs tax, channeling and so on. Besides, the M5 Plus is suitable for those looking for a premium design and solid configuration for a mid-range budget.