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Looking for a smartphone with a battery capacity that is almost as large as a decent power bank? We have two of them here – the THL 5000 and the Gionee Marathon M3. Both sport 5,000mAh batteries but differ in specs and prices. Find out which one is a better choice by checking the specs showdown below.
| THL 5000 | Gionee Marathon M3 |
|---|---|
| 5-inch Full HD IPS display, Gorilla Glass 3 | 5-inch HD IPS OGS display |
| 441ppi | 294ppi |
| 2.0GHz MediaTek MT6592 Turbo octa-core CPU | 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU |
| Mali-450 MP4 GPU | Mali-400MP2 GPU |
| 2GB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| 16GB internal storage | 8GB internal storage |
| up to 64GB via microSD | up to 128GB via microSD |
| 13 megapixel Sony IMX135 rear camera w/ LED flash | 8 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash |
| 5 megapixel front camera | 2 megapixel front camera |
| Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby | Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby |
| 3G HSPA+ | 3G HSPA+ |
| WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP | Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP |
| NFC | FM Radio |
| GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| USB OTG support | USB OTG support |
| Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| 5,000mAh battery | 5,000mAh battery |
| 144.9 x 72.3 x 8.9mm | 144.5 x 71.45 x 10.4mm |
| 146g | 180g |
| Php11,999 | Php7,999 |
Summary of advantages
THL 5000:
* Higher display resolution
* Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
* Better CPU and GPU
* Bigger RAM
* Bigger internal storage
* Better rear and front cameras
* NFC
* Thinner
* Lighter
Gionee Marathon M3:
* Higher microSD card capacity
* FM Radio
* More affordable
Based on specs alone, the THL 5000 is the clear winner. Although both sport the same battery capacities, the THL 5000 is pushing heavier features and specs which in turn consumes more power. The Gionee Marathon M3 on the other hand is not much of a power guzzler thanks to its modest specs. As for the price, Gionee’s offering is more affordable by Php4,000 which is more enticing for those who are in a budget.
How about you guys, which smartphone will you choose? The THL 5000 or the Gionee Marathon M3? Share your thoughts below.
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zhizoicz says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
IMO kung battery longevity talaga ang labanan sa dalawa, kung base sa specs, yung thl ang unang mamamatay
Waltz says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Meron pong fm radio ang thl5k i have one
Vekou X Aitenshi says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
THL5000 owner here. The phone is quite good, performance is ok, though there are times it gets a bit hot when it’s pushing it’s processor. Aside from Hydroid’s theme (IMHO, the theme looks like a late-90’s Winamp theme) no problem so far. A few hiccups here and there, but barely noticeable. The battery could last me 1-2 days depending on my usage.
bliss says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
No battery endurance test comparison? that’s the main point of this article right?