Itel India has launched its latest budget smartphones, the Itel S23+ and P55 5G, as promised earlier. Both smartphones offer unique features at an affordable price point. The Itel P55 5G offers 5G connectivity for under Rs. 10,000, while the S23+ features a 3D Curved AMOLED screen for under Rs. 15,000. Additionally, Itel offers a 2-year warranty and free screen replacement within 100 days of purchase.
The Itel S23+ features a 6.78-inch FHD+ 3D Curved AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 32MP selfie camera inside a punch hole. It also includes an Unisoc T616 4G SoC with 8GB of RAM (plus an additional 8GB of virtual RAM), 256GB of storage, and Android 13-based itelOS 13 with Aivana GPT AI-based voice assistant.
The Itel P55 5G, on the other hand, comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Dimensity 6080 5G SoC with up to 6GB of RAM (plus 6GB of virtual RAM), 128GB of storage, a 50-megapixel rear camera with an AI lens, and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Itel P55 5G specifications
- 6.6-inch (720 x 1612 pixels) HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
- Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6080 6nm processor (Dual 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + Hexa 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
- Android 13
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 50MP rear camera, f/1.6 aperture, secondary AI camera, LED Flash
- 8MP front-facing camera
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- 5G SA/NSA (10 5G bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support charging
Itel S23+ specifications
- 6.78-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ 3D curved AMOLED display, 60Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 500 nits peak brightness, 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- 2GHz UNISOC T616 Octa-Core 12nm processor with Mali-G57 GPU
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
- Android 13
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.6 aperture, LED Flash, secondary AI camera
- 8MP front-facing camera
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- 7.9mm thin, Weight: 179g
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
- 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support charging
Pricing and Availability
The Itel P55 5G Blue and Green colors, is priced at Rs. Rs. 9999 for the 6GB + 128GB version and will be available via Amazon.in starting October 4th. The 4GB + 64GB variant will be available in offline stores at Rs. 9,699.
The Itel S23+ comes in Elemental Blue and Lake Cyan colors, is priced at Rs. 13,999, and will be available via Amazon.in starting October 6th.
Commenting on the launch of itel P55 5G, CEO, itel India, Arijeet Talapatra, said:
itel has been at the forefront in driving the digital revolution in Bharat, successfully facilitating seamless transition of customers from 2G to 4G. As India is poised to welcome approximately 150 million 5G users by 2024, flagging off a big digital revolution, we are determined to democratize 5G technology making it accessible and affordable for the masses in Bharat.
The itel P55 Power 5G redefines technology supremacy under 10K segment by offering 5G connectivity with NRCA technology, combined with the powerful MediaTek D6080 chipset, creating a perfect synergy of swift connectivity and outstanding performance. With its ground-breaking features, we aim to elevate the smartphone experience for our valued customers.
Regarding the itel S23+, the CEO, said:
The under 15K segment represents a substantial 50% share of the smartphone market. With the introduction of the itel S23+, we are embarking on a bold journey, venturing into uncharted territory to redefine this segment with groundbreaking features. Today’s consumers are discerning and place great importance on their preferences, choices, and fashion sensibilities, reflecting a significant shift in consumption patterns. Mobile devices have evolved beyond mere tools; they have seamlessly integrated into the entertainment and lifestyles of the new Bharat.
At itel, our unwavering commitment is to serve our consumers by introducing innovations complemented by trendy features, stylish aesthetics, and cutting-edge technology. The S23+ smartphone, equipped with pioneering features, is poised to cater to the style preferences of Generation Z while setting a new benchmark in the sub-15K segment. With this launch, itel is delivering a significant enhancement to the Bharat consumer experience, offering exceptional viewing and much more.