Dec 28, 2016 07:24 AM EST By Ann , UniversityHerald Reporter

Gionee F106 has received TENAA certification, which indicates the launch date is imminent. While waiting for the budget smartphone to arrive, let's compare the specifications with Xiaomi Redmi 3S.

Gionee F106 Full Specifications

The 5-inch Gionee F106 runs Android Marshmallow OS. It's got an IPS HD display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolutions and 144×70.8×8.4 mm dimensions.

Gionee F106 gets 2,660 mAh battery. GizChina reported that the TENAA certification leak hints at a mid-range device. The device is powered by quad-core chipset and equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt memory. The camera packs 8MP rear shooter and 5 MP front-facing shooter.

It also comes with handful components such as MicroUSB port, Bluetooth, Proximity Sensor, WiFi and 4G LTE, TheMobileIndian reported. Gionee F106 will be available in two colors, gold and silver.

The Chinese smartphone maker previously launched Gionee P7, a premium device with mammoth battery, 7000 mAh and an incredibly expensive pricetag. Gionee F106, on the other hand, will aim at entry level segment at a much affordable cost.

Gionee F106 - An Alternative to Xiaomi Redmi 3S

With the innards boasting decent technical specifications, Gionee F106 could be a good choice for those looking for Redmi 3S alternative. It has the same memory and RAM on board. The only thing that Gionee F106 is lacking behind Redmi 3S is in the optics department where Xiaomi's specced better.

Gionee F106 Release Date

Albeit no word on the exact launch date, the TENAA clearance simply means an imminent release of Gionee F106.

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