Itel Mobile has announced a new smartphone, the Itel S15, which will bring an exciting experience to its users. It also comes as the latest addition to the Selfie series that has devices such as the S13 and the S32.
This device will feature the latest Gallery Go with which users can enjoy smarter storage and better editing options. Apart from this interesting option, the phone will also offer an ideal screen size, a dual rear camera setup, and an attractive build.
Here are some of the key details of this device at a glance.
Key Specifications
- 6.1-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels
- Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition), 1GB RAM
- Unisoc SC7731E, Quad-core 1.3GHz
- 16GB built-in storage
- 8MP + 8MP rear camera and 16MP selfie camera.
- 3000mAh non-removable battery
itel S15 Design and Display
This product has a body made from glossy plastic, which is typical for a smartphone of this Price. However, it looks elegant and fits easily into any hand or pocket size. Like most phones today, the Itel S15 also has its power and volume buttons at the edge of its frame.
A teardrop notch graces its 6.1-inch display that offers a resolution of 720 × 1440 pixels. This cutout houses the smartphone’s selfie camera while large bezels surround the screen and end in a massive chin at the bottom.
On the rear panel, you will discover a dual camera setup with an LED flash. Other features on this part of the phone include a fingerprint sensor and its printed logo at the bottom.
The smartphone will be available in exciting colours such as Elegant Black, Blue, Red, and Grey.
Itel S15 Camera
The S15 has a total of three cameras on its plastic body – a single selfie camera and a dual rear camera assembly.
The selfie camera consists of a 16MP camera that uses an LED flash for low light environments or shots in the dark. It also shoots 720p videos at 30fps and has facial recognition functions.
Looking at the back panel, the phone provides an 8MP primary sensor with an 8MP secondary camera with LED flash for night time photos. Other features supported by the dual-camera assembly includes Geo-tagging, Panorama, HDR, and Touch Focus. The phone also shoots 720p videos at 30fps.
Itel S15 Hardware and Software
The S15 is powered by the Unisoc SC7731E mobile processor which clocks at 1.3 GHz. Combined with a Mali-T820 MP2 GPU, the chipset delivers vivid graphics during games or movies.
Its 1GB RAM handles the phone’s performance while 16GB worth of internal storage holds media files and documents. You can extend the storage space by using a MicroSD card with a maximum capacity of 128GB.
As mentioned earlier, the S15 has the Gallery Go app, which is one of the latest offerings from Google. This app comes with the Go Edition of Android 9.0 Pie that is on the Itel S15. Furthermore, this phone is the first device to use the Gallery Go app since its launch. The OS is wrapped with Itel’s in-house UI.
Itel S15 Battery and Connectivity
An embedded 3000mAh battery powers this Itel smartphone. However, it does include fast charging options.
When it comes to connectivity on this device, the options are limited. For instance, it does not have 4G LTE, but it delivers Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi hotspot. It even has a 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroUSB port for charging and mass storage.
itel S15 Price and Availability
Although the launch date is set for August 25, there are no details about its price. But we expect this information to be released as soon as possible.
Itel S15 Complete Specifications
Design
Dimension: N/A
Material: Plastic
Weight: N/A
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Type: IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Size: 6.1-inch
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels,
Multi-touch: Yes
Software and Performance
Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition)
Chipset: Unisoc SC7731E, Quad-core 1.3GHz
RAM: 1GB RAM
Internal Storage: 16GB expandable to 128GB
Card Slot: Yes
Camera
Primary: 8MP + 8MP
Secondary: 16MP
Network and Connectivity
WLAN: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
2G: Yes
3G: Yes
4G: No
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes, 2.0, MicroUSB
Loudspeaker: Yes
Audio Jack: Yes, 3.5mm
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (On the Back Panel)
NFC: No
Infrared: No
Sensor: Fingerprint (on the back panel), light, gravity, proximity,
Battery
Capacity: 300pmAh, non-removable
Type: N/A
Fast Charging: No
OTG Support: Yes
Price and Availability
Retail Price: N/A
Availability: As from August 25
