Gionee launches quad-core smartphone CTRL V4 for Rs 9,999

China-based smartphone manufacturer Gionee has launched yet another smartphone in India. The Dual-SIM Gionee CTRL V4 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. Measuring at 9.7 mm in thickness, the smartphone sports a 4.5-inch display and runs Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. The company has priced the smartphone at Rs 9,999 (MOP).

Quad-core processor inside

Here’s a quick look at the specs of the CTRL V4 smartphone:

• 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth
• 5MP rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash, 0.3MP secondary camera
• GPS with A-GPS
• 4GB internal memory + 32GB expandable memory via microSD card
• FM radio

The smartphone is fuelled by an 1800 mAh battery and comes with built-in protection software. The Gionee CTRL V4 is available in white and black colours. It comes with a proximity sensor, G-sensor, light sensor and features like, face unlock and e-compass.

Gionee is still new to the Indian market in many ways, but is quickly moving up. At Rs 9,999 though, we’re not sure how good a buy this phone will make. At the exact same price, we have Xolo’s Q700 and this phone does score an edge over Gionee’s. For starters, at that price, Gionee is offering a display resolution of 480 x 854 pixels aka FWVGA on its phone, while Xolo is offering a 4.5-inch qHD IPS display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels on its smartphine. In addition to that, against Gionee’s 1800 mAh battery, Xolo offers a 2400 mAh battery on its Q700 smartphone.

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That aside, the smartphones offer similar specs. Gionee’s CTRL VG then is a powerful phone in the budget range. Tell us what you think about it.