Gionee is a Chinese smartphone company in Nepal whose business is thriving rapidly. It has managed to provide a lot of good value products ton the market. So along with its other models, Gionee has launched a new iteration of its F103 as Gionee F103 Pro. The Pro model is a bit advanced and the price sets this phone in the upper budget range. Gionee F103 Pro price in Nepal is Rs 18,999. In this article, we will have a look at what this phone offers.
Gionee is charging people to pay Rs 18,999 or 19K which is close to $200. In this price range, we have consumers who buy phones as per their needs. In this segment, people want their basics fulfilled but also want extra. Customers wish to find everything they need and similarly, companies try to push whatever is possible in the budget. The smartphone market of Nepal is gradually upgrading with high-spec phones. F103 Pro from Gionee is surely a step towards it. Now let’s start with the specifications.
Gionee F103 Pro Specifications and Details
- Display: 5 Inches IPS LCD Screen
- Resolution: 720×1280
- SoC: Quad-Core
- CPU Details: 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 sets
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Storage: 16 GB On-board, micro SD card support
- Battery: 2400 mAh
- Back Camera: 13 Megapixel with f/2.0 aperture
- Front Camera: 5 Megapixel
- OS: Android 6 (Amigo 3.2)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
Design and Build
The Gionee F103 Pro has a strong metal frame and plastic back. The frame gives strength and beauty to the phone. The plastic back is really acceptable for this price but moreover, this flexible back provides a way to have a removable battery. We are slowly seeing that removable batteries are going away from mobile phones. This is bad for repair and users.
In the case of size, F103 Pro has dimensions of 145.3 x 70.5 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 143 g. It has a forehead at the top with an earpiece, a front camera, and sensors. Similarly, the chin at the bottom holds the touch navigation button. Everything has a very classic design with this.
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Internal Hardware and Power
Gionee F103 Pro is loaded with the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It is the new operating system so the software part is quite set. The Pro is also powered by a really powerful heart and brain on the inside. This means the hardware is quite strong. Gionee F103 Pro has 3 GB of RAM paired with a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. This is a powerful combination for a budget smartphone.
For space, Gionee F103 Pro has 16 GB of internal storage. This space can be extended up to 128 GB using an external micro SD card. For power, this device is powered by a 2400 mAh battery. If we see the size, the battery is average but it can easily provide power to run the phone for up to 1 whole day with very moderate use.
Screen and Cameras
F103 Pro has a 5-inch LCD display that has HD or 720p resolution. The screen has a pixel density of 294 ppi which is good in our view. Just above the screen on the front side, there is a 5 Megapixel front-facing camera. This can also take bright and average-quality selfies. 5 MP isn’t much but it is standard for affordable cheap smartphones. Overall the video conferencing and chats are quite wonderful even with the low-pixel camera.
For the main camera, there is a 13 MP sensor at the back camera that can shoot detailed high-resolution pictures and 1080p videos. 13 megapixels is quite standard for mid-range and even high-end flagship phones. This is because the pixel count is sufficient for getting enough details. The things that matter after the pixel are the aperture, lens, processing, and stabilization. Many fancy features are not available here but F103 Pro can put out good results. The camera performs well in daylight but will suffer in low light. In our test, we loved the HDR option offered in the camera very much.
Connectivity and Features
The F103 Pro supports two SIM cards which makes it attractive to many Nepali consumers. Most people use two SIM cards in Nepal, India, and South Asia. Some use it for business, some use it for work use, and some use dual SIM cards due to network issues. So it has that benefit in the connectivity chapter. On top of dual SIM, this smartphone is both 4G and 3G compatible. So users can enjoy both faster 4G data and older 3G connectivity.
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Conclusions
The Gionee F103 Pro is an impressive upper-budget smartphone. For a price tag of Rs 18,999 in Nepal, it offers a good set of features, such as a 5-inch HD display, quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera.
The processing system is powerful enough to play games at mid-settings. Video playback and browsing are also flawless. The features like 4G support, gyroscope, and 16 GB memory make it attractive to many users. There are very few things we are missing here. It would have been wonderful to see a full HD screen, a fingerprint sensor, and a bigger battery. Overall we give this phone a thumbs up. All these features combine to make the Gionee F103 Pro an ideal choice for those searching for a powerful yet affordable smartphone.
