- Launches New Android Phone X1s
Nigeria has been described as the biggest market for mobile technology and digital innovations with a guarantee on Return on Investment (RoI).
Gionee one of the top Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with investments worth billions of dollars in the nation’s Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector since the last six years made the assertion in Lagos on Friday.
Managing Director Gionee Nigeria Ekechukwu Beneath who disclosed that the Original Equipment Manufacturer from Chinese has fared well in Nigeria while fielding questions from journalists at the official launch of X1s-smartphone went ahead to describe the nation’s economy as investors friendly inspite still recovering from the hardwood of recession.
“Gionee is a brand that has confidence in the Nigeria economy, We have been around for six years, and we have introduced different ranges of smartphones. I must say that we have now grown to the stage where we solidly have unwavering confidence and steadfast guarantee on the return on investment in the nation’s mobile market.
“When we started though we use to sell about 2,500 phones in 30 days and we saw our market share grows tremendously and find ourselves among the top class brands in the market. Gionee thus calves a snitch for advanced technology accompanied with enhanced selfie + battery capabilities. This, I must say goes a long way to ensure profitability and confidence to reinvest.”
Sharing insight into the specifications and features of the dual SIM device at the launch Somoye Habeeb, Marketing Director, Gionee Nigeria, said, “X1s is a Super Selfie and Super Battery device” explaining further that “We have received a good response for A1 and the aim with the X1s series is to establish a stronger connection with the younger audience. And we have partnered with the best in the market to ensure even distribution.
“For after-sales, I want to tell you that any smartphone brand where you usually have long queues of people waiting to repair their phones, kindly leave there. If not, soon, you will join in the queue. For Gionee, our phones are known for durability and because we know what we are offering the market, our warranty covers screen for even 15 months. We have partnered with Jumia (online) and Slot (offline) with other 60 outlets scattered across the country. We have technicians working with our dealers across the States of the Federation.”
Meanwhile, Seyi Shay, the brand ambassador urged smartphone lovers in Nigeria “to patronize the brand which has endeared itself to the hearts of the people due to the sleek and smart nature of the technology they have adopted in producing the phone.
She said, “I used AI and can testify about the phone. It was awesome and I look forward to having a better experience with X1s.”
Gionee X1s Specifications
Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat with Amigo 4.0
Display: 13.2cm (5.2-inch) HD (1280 x 720) IPS | Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: MediaTek 6737T (64-bit Quad-core 1.5GHz)
RAM: 3 GB
Internal Storage: 16 GB; expandable up to 256 GB with microSD card
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Front Camera: 16 MP
Battery: 4,000 mAh
Dimensions: 150.4 x 73.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 166gm
Available in two colors – black and gold – the Gionee X1s will be available across all Slot retail stores in Nigeria.
China-based Gionee was established in 2002. Besides Nigeria, the brand also has a presence in countries such as India, Vietnam, Taiwan, Myanmar, Thailand and the Middle East.
