Itel S23+ with 50-megapixel rear camera debuts in India at this price

Itel S23+ was unveiled in India on Tuesday (September 26) as the latest budget-friendly smartphone from the Chinese brand. The new device has a curved AMOLED 3D display with a cutout in the middle. The Itel S23+ is powered by a Unisoc T616 4G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM. It offers a Memory Fusion technology that allows users to expand available memory up to 16 GB by utilizing unused storage space. The Itel S23+ flaunts a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging support. The device will compete directly against the likes of the newly launched Lava Blaze Pro 5G, Infinix Hot 30 5G and Moto G52 in India.

Itel S23+ price in India, availability

The recently launched Itel S23+ is priced at Rs. 13,999 for the sole model with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. It is offered in Elemental Blue and Lake Cyan color options. Availability details of the new device are not yet known.

Itel S23+ was unveiled in select global markets earlier this month with a price tag of NGN 148,000 (approximately Rs. 15,800).

Itel S23+ specifications

The dual SIM Itel S23+ runs on Android 13-based Itel OS 13 and features a 6.78-inch full HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) AMOLED curved display with 500 nits peak brightness, 99 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and 93 percent ultra-high screen-to-body ratio. The screen has a cutout for the selfie camera and is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone is powered by a 12nm Unisoc T616 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The Dynamic RAM Expansion technology allows users to allocate up to 8 GB of the phone storage to RAM to improve performance.

In terms of optics, the Itel S23+ has an AI-assisted dual rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.6. For selfies and video calls, it houses a 32 megapixel sensor on the front. It includes 256 GB of onboard storage.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. The Itel S23+ has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.