itel A44 Air Complete Specifications, Review and Price

It’s the beginning of 2019, and phone brands are launching smartphones as early as possible. One of such phone manufacturers Transsion Holdings who has launched the A44 Air under its sub-brand, Itel. Itel revealed the budget smartphone to the public in a ceremony in India.

The Itel A44 Air comes with many features that meet Transsion Holding’s aim of meeting the needs of smartphone users on a budget. These include a friendly price, a decent battery and a full-screen display. However, the most exciting highlight is the presence of a dual camera setup on the back panel of the device. Here are the key features of the Itel A44 Air.

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Itel A44 Air: Key Specifications

5.45-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 960 pixels.
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Quad-core 1.4GHz, Spreadtrum SC9832E
1GB RAM and 8GB built-in storage.
5MP + 0.08 rear camera with 2MP selfie camera.
2400mAh non-removable battery

Itel A44 Air: Design and Display

The Itel A44 Air comes in a design that is compact and trendy. The model also features a chequered design at the back of the smartphone to ensure a good grip. The phone also allows ease of use with its volume and power buttons which are tactile and easy to use.

The rear panel sports a horizontal dual camera setup. The cameras lie beside an LED flash.

Concerning the display, the Itel A44 Air has a reasonable resolution of 480 x 960 pixels on an LCD measuring 5.45 inches. The device also sports a screen to body ratio of 81%. The selfie snapper that supports facial recognition lies at the top of the device.

Intending buyers can get this smartphone in colour options such as Blusher Gold, Elegant Blue, and Slate Grey.

Itel A44 Air Camera

As mentioned earlier, this new smartphone comes with dual sensors at the rear panel. A single camera lies at the front for selfies.

The primary camera includes a 5MP primary sensor with a smaller 0.08 MP depth sensor. The rear camera includes various modes supported by AI. First is the AI Face Beauty mode which enhances your physical features based on available lighting. Next is the AI Super Night Shot mode for high-quality night-time pictures. The Al camera also supports Al HD video recording and bokeh effects. The selfie camera comes with a 2MP camera.

Itel A44 Air Hardware and Software

Since it’s a budget device, the phone does not include high-end specs under this department. For instance, it runs on a Spreadtrum mobile processor which clocks at a speed of 1.4GHz. However, this processor comes as an ideal option considering the price of the smartphone.

Regarding memory, the Itel A44 Air also offers pocket-friendly features. For one, the RAM has a space of 1GB. You can find internal storage of 8GB which you can extend via MicroSD card to 32GB.

Out of the box, the Itel A44 Air runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition).

Itel A44 Air Battery and Connectivity

The entry-level phone includes a lithium battery with a low capacity of 2400mAh. But it should carry you through the day with heavy use. However, you might need to recharge once or twice.

Concerning connectivity, the Itel A44 Air sports double slots for SIMs. The device supports most networks available today including 4G LTE. Furthermore, various Wi-Fi standards enable the phone to perform various functions that require a data connection. The phone also comes with Bluetooth v4.2 for file sharing and a USB port for data transfer and charging.

Itel A44 Air Complete Specifications

Design

Dimension: N/A
Material: N/A
Weight: N/A
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type: IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Size: 5.45 inches
Screen Resolution: 480 x 960 pixels
Multi-touch: Yes

Software and performance

Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9832E , Quad-core 1.8GHz
RAM: 1GB
Internal Storage: 8GB
Card Slot: Yes

Camera

Primary: 5MP + 0.08MP
Secondary: 2MP

Network and Connectivity

WLAN: Most Wi-Fi standards
Network 2G: Yes
3G: Yes
4G: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2
USB: Yes, MicroUSB 2.0
Loudspeaker: Yes
Audio Jack: Yes
Fingerprint Sensor: No
NFC: No
Sensor: Accelerometer, facial recognition

Battery

Capacity: 2400mAh battery
Type: N/A
Fast Charging: N/A
OTG Support: N/A

Itel A44 Air Price and Availability

The Itel A44 Air will be sold from this week across various stores in India at a price of 4999Rs ($70). However, at the time of press, there was no date concerning a global release date.

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Itel A44 Air Launched in India with Dual Rear Cameras and Android Oreo Go