Life is online today: streaming movies, playing games on the internet, using social media, and capturing beautiful moments everywhere to share them directly with friends and family. Security plays a special role in this digital life. Gigaset wants to make it easy to protect personal data – with a fingertip, with a glance. Gigaset also aims to be flexible when it comes to charging or, even better, always having a full battery. The Gigaset GS5 is the perfect companion for this digital lifestyle, combining powerful performance with timeless elegance. It offers the right power and perfect features for those who expect more. Together with high security and flexible charging, a smartphone has emerged that optimally defines its class. Elegant design with a hardened and polished glass back, a premium chrome frame, and frameless cameras. Thanks to the integrated frameless cameras, the GS5 lies completely flat on the table.
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 17496279 |
Manufacturer | Gigaset |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | S30853-H1523-R112 |
Release date | 16.11.2021 |
Colour | Violet |
Exact colour description | Light Purple |
Case material | Glass |
Material | Hardened glass |
Mobile features | 3.5mm jack socket, Face Unlock, Fingerprint, Replaceable battery |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 11 |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Panel technology | IPS |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 15:10 |
Notch | Drop Notch / Water-Drop Notch |
Pixel density | 410 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Brightness | 450 cd/m² |
Mobile phone standard | 4G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 48 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 8 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Camera feature | Wide-angle |
Front camera resolution | 16 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2 f |
Max. Video resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | HD |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2 GHz |
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Max. memory extension | 512 GB |
Memory card type | microSD |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | Memory card, Nano SIM |
Sensors | Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | A-GPS, Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | LiPo |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Charging technology | Qi Wireless Charging |
Battery life | 2 h |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Google Assistant |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Manual, Smartphone, USB Type-C Cable |
Height | 10.40 mm |
Width | 75 mm |
Length | 157.50 mm |
Height unfolded | 157.50 mm |
Width unfolded | 75 mm |
Length unfolded | 10.40 mm |
Weight | 210 g |
Length | 16.50 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 5.40 cm |
Weight | 332 g |
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300 euros is not too much money for a smartphone that skilfully bridges the gap between the past and the modern. In terms of performance and camera, other cameras in this price range, such as the OnePlus Nord CE (test in c't 16/2021, p. 108) or the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (test in c't 14/2021, p...
For 300 euros, interested buyers get an excellently manufactured mid-range smartphone with sufficient performance for everyday tasks. The highlights definitely include the battery, which can be replaced in a few easy steps and can also be charged wirelessly.
Gigaset remains true to its line with the GS5 and offers premium-class extras such as wireless charging at a low price. The manufacturer has also thought about sustainability with an exchangeable battery and update guarantee. Actually, an interesting package for all those who are satisfied with simple technology. But the very slow processor spoils the fun.