Gionee launches A1 Plus smartphone in India for Rs 26,999

Gionee has launched a successor to its A1 smartphone, named A1 Plus, in India at a price of Rs 26,999. In comparison to A1, the Plus model has a bigger battery and a dual-camera setup.

The phone features a 6-inch Full HD display, is powered by MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB memory storage, with microSD support (up to 256GB). On the rear, it sports a 13MP autofocus camera and a 5MP fixed focus secondary sensor, accompanied with a true tone dual-LED flash. While on the front, it comes with a 20MP sensor with selfie flash. The phone is packed with a 4550mAh battery, and features Utlrafast charging capabilities that the company claims to give 2hrs of talk time in just 300 seconds.

The handset has already hit shelves in the country, but is unlikely to be available to customers through online retail stores, according to reports.