Buying phones nowadays require a whole 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 to get 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 being the Itel s42 that spots 3GB of RAM space but unfortunately not available in Nigeria.
If you are looking for devices with 3GB of RAM storage, please consider these devices here as the Itel phones here only have 1GB of RAM space. For those interested, most of these devices run on Android Oreo, or it’s Go equivalent so you wouldn’t even notice the difference.
Below is a list of best Itel phones you can purchase in 2021 taking into considerations their Operating System, Security features, Prices and Hardware specifications. Let’s dive in.
1. Itel S33
The itel S33 is a phone made for the selfie lovers who want to get the best pictures out of their smartphones. The 6 inch device has IPS LCD display and large and bottom bezels.
The camera department is where the S33 makes it marks with 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 1.3GHz Quad core MediaTek MT6580 processor with an ARM Cortex A7 Mali-400 MP Graphic Processor Unit.
Itel S33 comes with 1GB of RAM space since the Android OS is optimised. Sore 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 non-removable 3000mAh Li-ion battery and fingerprint sensor. The device cost around ₦27000 – ₦35000
Specifications
| Launched | 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Android Go) |
| Display | 6.0-inch IPS, ARM Cortex A7 Mali- 400MHz MP Graphic Processor Unit, 2.75D Curved Glass Protection |
| Rear Camera | 8MP (2560 x 1920) + 8MP (2560 x 1920) dual rear cameras, auto-focus, dual-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 13MP 4 In 1 (2560 x 1920) front Camera with LED flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB expandable |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580 / 28nm process technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad-core, Up to 1.3GHz |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID |
| Price | Around ₦27,000 to ₦30,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
2. Itel S13
The itel S13 is the successor of the S12, a member of the Itel Selfie Series. The device measures 5.5 inch with some nice side bezels. The devices 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 upgradeable to 32 Gb.
The device runs Android 8.2 Oreo Go Edition optimised to run at an excellent speed. There is a 13 MP selfie camera for shooting nice pictures and also dual 5 MP + 5 MP camera sensors. All three cameras are supported by LED flash.
A fingerprint sensor is located under the camera, and the device has a Li-ion 2400 battery.
Specifications
| Launched | 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, ARM Cortex A7 Mali- 400MHz MP Graphic Processor Unit, 2.75D Curved Glass Protection |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580 Chipset / 28nm process technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 2400 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID |
| Price | Around ₦22,000 to ₦25,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
3. Itel A32F
The Itel A32 is an entry level smartphone equipped with basic features needed to keep the phone going. The device has 5 Inch IPS LCD display, and the casing is metallic.
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.
A MediaTek MT6737 quad core processor chipset clocked at 1.3 made with 28nm technology sits under the hood of the device, and it is assisted by ARM Mali-T720 MP2 graphics processor clocked at 650MHz.
The itel A32F has 1GB of RAM space with maximum speed at 640 MHz and an onboard storage space of 8GB, expandable to 32 GB. The A series is not known for great cameras hence this device 5MP back camera and 2 MP selfie camera and both camera’s have LED flashlights.
The A32F runs on Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition and is powered by 2050 mAh battery.
Specifications
| Launched | May 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Display | 5-inch IPS Display, ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Graphics Processor Unit, clocked at 650MHz., 2.75D Curved Glass Protection |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 2 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6737 Chipset / 28nm process technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 2050 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID |
| Price | Around ₦30,000 to ₦30,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
4. Itel P32
Itel P32 is a member of the Itel Power series that is designed to give maximum battery life to users. 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 sit at the back. The covering is 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 ARM Mali-400 MP2 graphics card.
As with most of the other Itel devices, the P32 gets 1 GB of RAM space and 8GB or storage space, upgradeable to 32 GB by using a memory card.
Two 5 MP dual shooter sensors occupy the back camera sit alongside an LED flashlight. Also, the selfie camera is 5 MP. The battery is 4000 mAh, and the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition optimised to run on 1GB RAM devices without lagging
Specifications
| Launched | 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, ARM Cortex A7 Mali- 400MHz MP2 Graphic Processor Unit, 2.75D Curved Glass Protection |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580M Chipset / 28nm Process Technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID |
| Price | Around ₦25000 to ₦30,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
5. Itel P13
Another member of the Itel Power series that is designed to give maximum battery life to users. The device has a 5.5 inch IPS fullscreen display and comes with 480 x 960 pixels resolution along with a 168 pixel per inch density and 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 ARM Mali-T720 graphics processing unit.
As with most of the other Itel devices, the P13 gets 1 GB of RAM space and 8GB or storage space, upgradeable to 32 GB by using a memory card.
Two 5 MP dual shooter sensors occupy the back camera sit alongside an LED flashlight, also the selfie camera is 2 MP. The battery is 4000 mAh and the device run Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition optimised to run on 1GB RAM devices without lagging. There is no fingerprint sensor or facial recognition
Specifications
| Launched | October 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, ARM Cortex A7 Mali- T720 Graphic Processor Unit, Glass Protection Unknown |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 2 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580M Chipset / 28 nm Process Architecture |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Security | No Fingerprint ID, No Facial Recognition |
| Price | Around ₦19,000 | ₦23,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
6. Itel S12
Another member of the Itel Selfie Family, the S12 selling point happens to be its selfie cameras. The slim device has 5 inch display and a metallic body making it firm to hold and fits perfectly.
A quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.3 GHz sits under the hood for speed, and there is a Mali GPU for graphics. Also, the device has 1 GB of RAM space for multi tasking and 8GB of internal storage space expandable to 32 Gb using an SD card.
In the camera department, there is a Dual selfie camera sensor 2.0MP + 5.0MP for taking nice pictures all assisted by soft flash light while the main Rear camera sensor is 8.0MP with AutoFocus.
The devices pack a 2400 mAh battery, a Fingerprint sensor to cover for its shortcomings and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat
Specifications
| Launched | 2017 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Display | 5-inch IPS Display, Mali MP Graphic Processor Unit, Glass Protection Unknown |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP + 2 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580 Chipset |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 2400 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID |
| Price | Around ₦24,000 t0 ₦28,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
7. Itel P51
Itel P51 happens to be the Itel Phone with the Maximum 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 both gives it a firm grip and also act as a heat controller. The device has 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 with a maximum speed of 1.3 GHz built with 28nm process technology. The graphics department is handled by ARM Mali-400 MP2 Graphics Processor Unit.
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. For the battery, you get a 5000 mAh Li-ion non removable battery. The device runs on Android 7.0 and has no fingerprint sensor.
Specifications
| Launched | 2017 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, ARM Cortex A7 Mali- 400MHz MP Graphic Processor Unit, 2.75D Glass Protection |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP Rear Camera With Dual Flash |
| Front Camera | 2 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB of Storage expandable to 32 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580 Chipset / 28 nm technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Security | No Fingerprint or Face ID |
| Price | Around ₦27,000 to ₦30,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
8. Itel A62
The Itel A62 introduces a new design into the Itel phone’s series. The phone’s design is different from what we consider to be the norm when we come across Itel phones.
The A62 went with the vertical camera position trend, and a led sits between the dual rear camera lens and a fingerprint sensor at the back. The A62 sports a 5.65inch HD+ IPS LCG capacitive touchscreen and 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 as well. Unlike the devices above, the A62 come with 2GB of RAM space and 16 GB of storage space upgradeable to 128 GB using a memory card.
The rear shooters are dual 13 MP + 0.3 MP sensors with different effects, and also the selfie camera sensor is 5 MP. The selfie camera is also used for facial ID to unlock the device.
The A62 comes loaded with Smart Key that includes 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 non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo
Specifications
| Launched | 2018 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Display | 5.65-inch HD+ IPS Display, PowerVR GE8100 Graphics Processor Unit with 570 MHz speed, Glass Protection Information Not Available. |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Selfie Camera With Flash |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB of Storage expandable to 128 GB |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6739 Chipset / 28nm process technology |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID and Facial ID |
| Price | Around ₦35,000 to ₦40,000 |
| Buy | ON JUMIA |
9. Itel S15 Pro
The Itel S15 Pro is one of the redesigned Itel smartphones with modern looks. This is the first Itel device to spot the waterdrop notch or any notch at all.
Also, the device which stands at 6 Inch is designed beautifully with the teardrop at the front, but no flash at all. There is a slim bezel at the bottom. The back has a polycarbonate frame and a triple camera vertical cut out with flash support. Also, the fingerprint sensor is located at the back
Furthermore, the display has a 1520 x 720p resolution, which is common amongst devices in this range. Also, the aspect ratio is 19.5:9, which means more screen room for movies and games.
Under the hood, we have a 1.6GHz Octa-core Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A CPU chip in charge of commanding the phone. It also has IMG8322 for 3D graphics acceleration. The chipset allows a 2GB of RAM space and has 4G capabilities. For onboard storage, a 32GB of ROM space is available.
Also, the Itel S series is known for Selfie qualities, and the Itel S15 Pro comes with a 16MP selfie camera to do justice to this. As there is no flashlight, the device relies on an on-screen soft flash for a selfie in the dark.
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 cost ₦29,500 and featured in our list of devices below ₦30000.
Overall Specifications
Below are the overall specifications of the Itel S15 Pro
| Launched | September 2019 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Display | 6.1-inch IPS, IMG8322, 2.5D curved Glass |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP + 5 MP + 0.8 MP Rear Camera With |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Selfie Cam |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB Expandable. |
| Processor Name / Technology | UniSoC SC9863A CPU chip |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Octa Core, Up to 1.6 GHz |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID and Facial Recognition |
| Price | Around ₦29,500 |
| Buy |
10. Itel S15
So what do you do if you can’t afford the Itel S15 Pro, well the Itel S15 got your back.
Well, the Itel S15 has the same design and build like the Pro version. The waterdrop design enables the 6.1 inches 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 quadcore processor. The chip is supported by a 1GB of RAM space and 16 GB of storage memory. Also, there is an Android 9.0 Go version aboard optimized for low RAM devices.
For the camera, there is also the 16MP AI-assisted selfie camera and soft flash. Unlike the S15 Pro, the rear camera has a dual-camera module that consists 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 the Itel S15 Pro. In terms of efficiency, this device is not built for gaming and heavy apps. The device cost just around ₦23000.
Overall Specifications
Below are the overall specifications of the Itel S15
| Launched | September 2019 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Go Version) |
| Display | 6.2-inch IPS, Mali 400, 2.5D curved Glass |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP +0.8 MP Rear Camera With Flash |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Selfie Cam |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB Expandable. |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID and Facial Recognition |
| Price | Around ₦23000 |
| Buy |
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 bit sill manages to give a 6 inch IPS display. Screen Resolution stands at 720 x 1440 pixels with an 18:9 ratio aspect ratio. The body is made of Polycarbonate material.
The device uses an MT6580 quad-core chip with 1.3GHz speed. There is also 1GB of RAM space and 16 GB of storage. Android 8.1 Go is the software running on the phone.
The Selfie camera module contains an 8 MP sensor with a flashlight while the rear camera modules have an 8MP main sensor + 2MP depth sensor.
There is also a facial unlock feature and fingerprint sensor alongside a 5000mAh battery. The device costs around ₦23000.
Overall Specifications
Below are the overall specifications of the Itel P33 Plus
| Launched | March 2019 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| OS | Android 8.1 |
| Display | 6. inch IPS, mali 400 |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP + 2 MP Rear Camera With Quad Flash |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Selfie Cam |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB Expandable. |
| Processor Name / Technology | MediaTek MT6580 |
| Processor Cores And Speed | Quad Core, Up to 1.3 GHz |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Security | Fingerprint ID and Facial Recognition |
| Price | Around ₦23,000 |
| Buy |
In conclusion, Itel phones seem to be undergoing a design revolution. We are hoping 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
If you know any Itel device that should make the list and we missed, let us know. Like any device on the list? Let us know using the comment box.
