Itel has recently launched a new budget smartphone, Itel S23 4G, in less than Rs.9,000. After using the phone for a week, we’re sharing our thoughts here. What would you say if you could get a color-changing phone with 16GB of RAM and a 50MP camera for less than Rs.9,000? itel has launched its budget smartphone itel S23 4G in the Indian market, keeping budget users in mind.
We’ve been using this phone for almost a week now, and we’re here to share our review with you. We’ve done everything from taking pictures to playing heavy games on this phone. In the box, you’ll find a charger, a SIM ejector tool, a charging cable, an adapter, and a back cover. Let’s find out if this smartphone, priced at less than 9,000 rupees, performs well or not.
Itel S23 4G:Design
The itel S23 4G features a plastic body that makes the phone quite lightweight. When you hold it, it doesn’t feel heavy at all. We got the Misty White variant, which looks quite premium. If you take it out in the sun, the back of the phone changes color from certain angles, adding to its impressive appearance. When viewed from the back, the phone exudes a premium feel. However, after using it for an extended period, it might feel a bit hefty in your hand
Itel S23 4G:Display
Talking about the display, the itel S23 4G features a 6.6-inch HD+ (720 x 1,612 pixels) IPS display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a responsive 180Hz touch sampling rate. The 90Hz refresh rate makes the phone’s screen much smoother. The display is quite bright, and we didn’t face any issues using it in direct sunlight. The fast 90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and switching between apps effortless. The large display offers an excellent viewing experience, making video-watching enjoyable
Itel S23 4G: Camera
The itel S23 4G boasts a dual-camera setup on the back with a 50-megapixel main camera accompanied by an LED flash.
On the front, it features an 8-megapixel selfie camera. When you capture images in natural light, the phone performs decently and takes good shots. The phone maintains good image detailing and captures images with natural colors. Overall, the back camera of the phone delivers decent images. However, the front camera might leave you slightly disappointed as the picture quality isn’t as good. In conclusion, this budget phone comes with good features.
Itel S23 4G: Battery and charge
The itel S23 4G comes with a 5000mAh battery, providing good battery backup. If you’re a regular user, you can expect the battery to last for up to 2 days. However, if you use this phone for video streaming, it lasts for around 10 to 12 hours. It comes with a 10W charger, but it takes approximately 180 minutes to fully charge the phone, which is quite a bit of time. You might face a bit of inconvenience when it comes to charging the battery
Itel S23 4G: Performance
The itel S23 phone is powered by an Octa-core (Unisoc T60 12nm) chipset. In our review unit of the itel S23, we had 16GB of RAM and 128GB Storage. When using apps on the phone, you might experience some minor delays or hiccups. The phone handles multitasking reasonably well. We tested this phone with basic games, and it runs them smoothly. However, if you’re into heavy gaming, this phone might leave you slightly disappointed.
Itel S23 4G: Verdict
as compared to other smartphones with same specification itel S23Â 4G is a budget smartphone with a budget of up to 9,000 rupees, then this phone is a viable option. It offers a balanced camera, good battery life, and a decent display. However, if you’re primarily looking for a phone for gaming, I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s perfect for users who watch a lot of videos and are active on social media. This phone also makes for a great gift for your parents.