Looking for a New Phone? Here Are the 11 Best itel Options

Buying phones nowadays requires a lot of research, especially now that many devices are lying around.

Itel has been around for a while, dominating the entry-level market while its big brothers, Infinix and Tecno, play with the big boys.

Itel devices are mostly recommended for those who want a new phone to use while on a budget and also new users of smartphones since they (the itel phones) are mainly made to be entry-level phones.

The only exception is the Itel s42, which spots 3GB of RAM space but is unavailable in Nigeria.

If you are looking for devices with 3GB of RAM storage, please consider these here, as the Itel phones here only have 1GB of RAM space.

For those interested, most of these devices run on Android Oreo or its Go equivalent, so you wouldn’t even notice the difference.

Below is a list of the best Itel phones you can purchase in 2021, considering their Operating System, Security features, Prices, and Hardware specifications. Let’s dive in.

1. itel S33

The item S33 is a phone made for selfie lovers who want to get the best pictures out of their smartphones. The 6-inch device has an IPS LCD and large bottom and top bezels.

The camera department is where the S33 makes its mark with a 13MP selfie camera supported by dual LED flash for top-quality pictures. The rear camera features dual 8MP sensors with flash support.

Under the hood, the S33 has a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor and an ARM Cortex A7 Mali-400 MP Graphics Processor Unit.

The Itel S33 has 1GB of RAM since the Android OS is optimized. Its storage space is 16GB, expandable up to 32GB using a micro-SD card. The Itel S33 runs 32-bit Android 8.1 Go Edition.

The battery has a non-removable 3000mAh Li-ion battery and a fingerprint sensor. The device cost around ₦27000 – ₦35000

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2. itel S13

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The iTel S13 is the successor of the S12, a member of the Itel Selfie Series. It measures 5.5 inches and has some nice side bezels. The device’s display resolution is 480 x 960 pixels.

Under the hood is a quad-core MediaTek MT6580 Chipset clocked at 1.3GHz and supported by an ARM Cortex A7 Mali—400MHz MP Graphic Processor Unit. There is 1 GB of RAM storage and 8 GB of onboard storage space, which can be upgraded to 32 GB.

The device runs Android 8.2 Oreo Go Edition, which is optimized to run at an excellent speed. It has a 13 MP selfie camera for shooting nice pictures and dual 5 MP + 5 MP camera sensors. All three cameras are supported by LED flash.

A fingerprint sensor is under the camera, and the device has a Li-ion 2400 battery.

Specifications

3. itel A32F

The Itel A32 is an entry-level smartphone with basic features to keep the phone running. It has a 5-inch IPS LCD display and a metallic casing.

The bezels house the camera and speaker as the phone dishes out 640 x 480 pixels in resolution. The glass protection is 2,75D glass.

The device’s hood contains a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor chipset clocked at 1.3 and made with 28nm technology. An ARM Mali-T720 MP2 graphics processor assists it, clocked at 650MHz.

The item A32F has 1GB of RAM with a maximum speed of 640 MHz and an onboard storage space of 8GB, expandable to 32 GB. The A series is not known for its great cameras; hence, it has a 5MP back camera and a 2 MP selfie camera. Both cameras have LED flashlights.

The A32F runs on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition and is powered by a 2050 mAh battery.

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4. itel P32

The Itel P32 is a member of the Itel Power series designed to give users maximum battery life. Nicely built and probably one of the best-designed Itel phones yet, the device has a 5.5-inch IPS fullscreen display and dual camera sensors at the back. It is covered in plastic.

The large bezels do not stop the device from trying to offer the 18:9 aspect ratio.

As usual with Itel products, a MediaTek chipset, MT6580M processor chip clocked at 1.3GHz and built with 28nm process technology sits under the hood. The Graphic Processor Unit gets an ARM Mali-400 MP2 graphics card.

As with most other Itel devices, the P32 has 1 GB of RAM and 8GB of storage space, which can be upgraded to 32 GB using a memory card.

The back camera has two 5 MP dual-shooter sensors and an LED flashlight. The selfie camera is also 5 MP. The battery is 4000 mAh, and the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition, which is optimized to run on 1GB RAM devices without lagging.

Specifications

5. itel P13

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Another member of the Itel Power series, designed to give users maximum battery life, has a 5.5-inch IPS fullscreen display with a 480 x 960-pixel resolution and a 168-pixel-per-inch density. Dual camera sensors sit at the back.

As usual with Itel products, a MediaTek chipset, MT6580M processor chip clocked at 1.3GHz and built with 28nm process technology sits under the hood. The Graphic Processor Unit gets an ARM Mali-T720 graphics processing unit.

As with most other Itel devices, the P13 has 1 GB of RAM and 8GB of storage space, which can be upgraded to 32 GB using a memory card.

The back camera has two 5 MP dual-shooter sensors alongside an LED flashlight. The selfie camera is also 2 MP. The battery is 4000 mAh, and the Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition is optimized to run on 1GB RAM devices without lagging. There is no fingerprint sensor or facial recognition.

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6. itel S12

Another member of the Itel Selfie Family, the S12’s selling point happens to be its selfie cameras. The slim device has a 5-inch display and a metallic body, making it firm to hold and fit perfectly.

Under the hood, a quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.3 GHz provides speed, and a Mali GPU provides graphics. The device also has 1 GB of RAM for multitasking and 8GB of internal storage space, which can be expanded to 32 GB using an SD card.

The camera department has a Dual selfie sensor 2.0MP + 5.0MP for taking nice pictures, all assisted by a soft flashlight, while the main Rear camera sensor is 8.0MP with AutoFocus.

The devices pack a 2400 mAh battery, a Fingerprint sensor to cover for their shortcomings and run on Android 7.0 Nougat

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7. itel P51

The Itel P51 happens to be the Itel Phone with the Highest power rating yet. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery, has Powerbank functions, and lasts days.

The Itel P51 has a nice metallic body that gives it a firm grip and acts as a heat controller. The device has a 5.5-inch display and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

The device has a MediaTek MT6580M chipset quadcore processor and 64-bit CPU architecture, built with 28 nm process technology, with a maximum speed of 1.3 GHz. The ARM Mali-400 MP2 Graphics Processor Unit handles the graphics department.

The multitasking is handled by 1GB of RAM space with speed clocked at 667 MHz. Onboard storage is 16GB and can be upgraded to 32 GB using a memory card.

The rear camera sensor is 8 MP with dual LED flash, while the selfie cam is 2MP. The battery is a 5000 mAh Li-ion non-removable battery. The device runs on Android 7.0 and has no fingerprint sensor.

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8. itel A62

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The Itel A62 introduces a new design into the Itel phone series. The phone’s design differs from what we consider the norm when we encounter Itel phones.

The A62 follows the vertical camera position trend. An LED sits between the dual rear camera lens and a fingerprint sensor at the back. The A62 sports a 5.65-inch HD+ IPS LCG capacitive touchscreen and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

The devices use the MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz and a PowerVR GE8100 graphics processor that reaches a speed of 570MHz.

Unlike the devices above, the A62 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage space, which can be upgraded to 128 GB using a memory card.

The rear shooters have dual 13 MP + 0.3 MP sensors with different effects, and the selfie camera sensor is 5 MP. The selfie camera also uses facial ID to unlock the device.

The A62 comes loaded with a Smart Key, including Accelerate, Enable Flash Light, and Bike mode. There is a rear fingerprint sensor if you don’t fancy Face ID.

The device is 4G enabled and accommodates dual nano SIMs with support for OTG. The Itel A62 is powered by a non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

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9. itel S15 Pro

The Itel S15 Pro is a redesigned Itel smartphone with a modern look. This is the first Itel device to spot the waterdrop notch or any notch at all.

The device, which stands at 6 Inches, is designed beautifully. It has a teardrop at the front but no flash. There is a slim bezel at the bottom. The back has a polycarbonate frame and a triple camera vertical cut-out with flash support. The fingerprint sensor is also located at the back.

Furthermore, the display has a 1520 x 720p resolution, which is common among devices in this range. The aspect ratio is 19.5:9, which means more screen space for movies and games.

Under the hood, the phone is controlled by a 1.6GHz Octa-core Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A CPU chip. It also has IMG8322 for 3D graphics acceleration. The chipset allows 2GB of RAM and has 4G capabilities. 32GB of ROM space is available for onboard storage.

Also, the Itel S series is known for its selfie qualities, and the Itel S15 Pro comes with a 16MP selfie camera to do justice to this. The device relies on an on-screen soft flash for a selfie in the dark, as there is no flashlight.

The triple camera cutout at the back of the smartphone houses an 8MP primary sensor, a 5MP wide sensor, and a 0.8MP depth sensor.

Other aspects of the smartphone include Android 9.0 pie off the box, a 3000 mAh battery, and face unlock (the face unlock feature detects for liveness). The device costs ₦29,500 and is featured in our list of devices below ₦30000.

Overall Specifications

Below are the overall specifications of the Itel S15 Pro

10. itel S15

So, what do you do if you can’t afford the Itel S15 Pro? Well, the Itel S15 has your back.

Well, the Itel S15 has the same design and build as the Pro version. The waterdrop design enables the 6.1-inch HD+ FullScreen display to be expanded to an 86% screen-to-body ratio, which results in a truly vivid and wide-view experience, making every game and video even more captivating.

The Itel S15 has a 1.3GHz cortex A53 quad-core processor. The chip is supported by 1GB of RAM space and 16 GB of storage memory. Also, an Android 9.0 Go version aboard is optimized for low RAM devices.

The camera also includes a 16MP AI-assisted selfie camera and soft flash. Unlike the S15 Pro, the rear camera has a dual-camera module consisting of an 8MP sensor and what looks like a 0.8MP depth sensor.

Though the facial recognition feature and battery capacity are the same as those of the Itel S15 Pro, this device is not built for gaming or heavy apps in terms of efficiency. It cost just around ₦23000.

Overall Specifications

Below are the overall specifications of the Itel S15

11. itel P33 Plus

While the design may not be entirely what many people hope for, it is a power-focused device and deserves to be on this list.

The Itel P33 Plus sports a normal entry device design with top and bottom bezels, but it still manages to give a 6-inch IPS display. The Screen Resolution is 720 x 1440 pixels, and the aspect ratio is 18:9. The body is made of Polycarbonate.

The device uses an MT6580 quad-core chip with a 1.3GHz speed. It also has 1GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The phone runs Android 8.1 Go software.

The Selfie camera module contains an 8 MP sensor with a flashlight, while the rear camera modules have an 8MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor.

The device also has a facial unlock feature and fingerprint sensor, as well as a 5000mAh battery. It costs around ₦23000.

Overall Specifications

Below are the overall specifications of the Itel P33 Plus

In conclusion, Itel phones seem to be undergoing a design revolution. We hope their next smartphones will have better designs, especially their basic series (A series). Do well to bookmark this page as more Itel devices will be added as they release new smartphones.