Gionee launches the 6-inch Elife E8 exclusively via Snapdeal in India for Rs. 34,999

Here we have the China-based Gionee launching its Elife E8 flagship device in India, exclusively via the Indian online retailer, Snapdeal. Priced at Rs. 34,999 ($537), the gold 6-inch Elife E8 boasts some impressive specifications, join us after the break for the rundown.

As you can probably tell from the image above, the Elife E8 is not a small, dainty phone. Instead, it sports a big 6-inch display, and Gionee are quick to point out the Elife E8’s prowess for taking pictures with that 24MP rear camera. More on that, and the handset’s similarity to the BLU Pure XL a little later. Let’s deal with the nitty-gritty first.

Specifications:

• Android 5.1 Lollipop running Amigo 3.1 custom interface
• 6-Inch Super AMOLED display with WQHD (2560 x 1440) 490ppi
• MediaTek MT6795 octa-core Helio X10 @ 2GHz
• PowerVR G6200 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 64GB Internal storage
• MicroSD card support (up to 64GB)
• 24MP Rear camera with OIS, lossless zoom up to 3X, 4K video and Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF) and a dual-tone flash
• 8MP Front camera
• Dedicated camera shutter button
• Fingerprint sensor on the rear
• Dual speakers on rear
• Micro-SIM/Dual-SIM/Dual LTE mode
• WiFi 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• Bluetooth 4.0/ NFC/GPS
• Battery: 3,500mAh
• Dimensions: 164 x 82.28 x 9.6mm
• Weight: 210 grams

The 24MP rear snapper can stitch images together, resulting in an image with up to 120MP resolution. Gionee also states that the camera can focus on an image in just 0.08 seconds, which is pretty quick.

Eagle-eyed readers will have noticed that the Gionee Elife E8 is a dead-ringer for the BLU Pure XL that launched in the US last month for $349 via Amazon. In case you were wondering which device is the original, apparently the BLU Pure XL is the rebranded device, or doppelgänger if you will. It isn’t the first time that a Gionee handset has been rebranded for sale in a different country.

Pricewise, the BLU Pure XL is retailing for almost $200 less than the Gionee Elife E8’s Indian Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of Rs. 34,999 ($537). It’s still a lot of phone for the money, but it’s a hefty markup all the same. If you are in the market for a 6-inch smartphone or phablet (sorry Justin), does the Gionee Elife E8 tick the box for you?

Full Press Release:

NEW DELHI, India, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Gionee, a leading global provider of mobile devices, announced the launch of its much awaited flagship ELIFE E8 in India with an exclusive deal with the largest online shopping website Snapdeal.com. ELIFE E8 will mark Gionee’s debut in the e-commerce space boosting its already existing offline distribution across the country.

ELIFE E8 comes packed with 24 MP rear camera, which will be able to produce photographs up to 1200 Mpxl in resolution. E8 is the first Android smartphone to offer Lossless zoom that maintains image quality even at 3X zoom along with host of enhanced camera features for producing a professional level images on the go. Some of the key features of the ELIFE E8 include One dedicated shooting button, 8 MP front camera, magic focus among others.

The Gionee E8 offers android 5.1 out of the box, Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 Chipset and Octa Core 2.0 GHz CPU. Along with Biological (Fingerprint) recognition system it also offers Dual SIM 4G, 6.0inch WQHD Super AMOLED Display, 64GB ROM+3GB RAM, NFC, Dual Speaker , HIFI Sound, 3500 mAh Battery and fast charging.

Arvind.R.Vohra, Country CEO & MD, Gionee India said, “E8 is the flagship for Gionee India and is one of the best camera phone if not the best in the market .We are very excited to find a great strategic partner as Snapdeal for Gionee ELIFE E8.”

William Lu, President Gionee added, “Gionee’s ELIFE E8 is going to be one of the finest offering to the Indian smartphone market with its cutting edge technology and design element. Built to perform like a professional camera for today’s user, the E8 offers every aspect and dimension of a professional camera.”

Key Specs of the ELIFE E8

• 24Mpx Camera
• 1200 Mpx
• Amigo 3.1, Android 5.1
• Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10
• Octa Core 2.0 GHz CPU
• Biological (fingerprint) recognition system
• Dual SIM 4G
• 6.0inch WQHD Super AMOLED Display
• 64GB ROM+3GB RAM
• NFC
• Dual Speaker , HIFI Sound
• 3500mAh Battery

The ELIFE E8 will be available in India @ MOP of INR 34,999

About Gionee

Established in 2002, Gionee Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech company engaging in mobile device designing, R&D, manufacturing, sales in global markets, and mobile internet application services.

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