The Gionee M3 has officially landed in China, and it marks another step in Gionee's plan to re-establish itself in the smartphone market. Gionee has launched several new handsets in the recent past, and following the recent Gionee P15 Pro, the Gionee M3 pairs a large waterdrop display, a triple rear camera and a hefty 5000mAh battery at an aggressive price point. Here is everything you need to know about the price, specifications, colours and availability.
For buyers shopping in the budget segment, the Gionee M3 aims to tick the boxes that matter most: a big screen, plenty of RAM and storage options, and long battery life. Below we break down exactly what the phone offers, starting with how much it costs and when you can get it.
Gionee M3 Price and Availability
The Gionee M3 comes in three configurations. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at 899 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 10,000). The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs 959 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 11,000), while the top-end 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is available for 1,059 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 12,000). Pre-booking has already started in China, with sales beginning on April 13. The handset is offered in Bright Black, Dark Green, Silver Diamond and Sky Blue colour options, giving shoppers a mix of classic and brighter finishes to choose from.
Gionee M3 Full Specifications
The Gionee M3 features a 6.53-inch HD+ waterdrop display with a resolution of 1600x720 pixels, a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch keeps the bezels slim while housing the front camera. Under the hood, it runs on a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, so there is enough headroom for everyday multitasking and apps.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.53-inch HD+ waterdrop, 1600x720 pixels, 19:9, 90% screen-to-body |
| Processor | 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 16MP primary + 5MP secondary + 2MP depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 8MP (waterdrop notch) |
| Battery | 5000mAh with 18W fast charging |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm jack, USB Type-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Camera and Battery
On the back, the Gionee M3 carries a triple camera setup led by a 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel secondary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor that helps with portrait-style background blur. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8-megapixel front camera housed in the waterdrop notch. Powering the device is a large 5000mAh battery with support for 18-Watt fast charging, which should comfortably get most users through a full day of use.
Design and Connectivity
Connectivity options include a 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones, a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. A fingerprint sensor sits on the edge of the phone for quick and convenient unlocking. You can explore more devices from the brand in our Gionee coverage.
Is the Gionee M3 Worth It?
Taken together, the Gionee M3 delivers a familiar but sensible budget package: a 6.53-inch HD+ screen, the proven MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a versatile triple camera and a generous 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. With pricing that starts at 899 Yuan (about Rs 10,000) and four colour choices, the Gionee M3 is positioned squarely at value-conscious buyers in China looking for solid everyday performance without stretching their budget.
