iTel, the renowned industry titan Transsion Holdings subsidiary, focuses solely on crafting budget Android phones. Among its impressive lineup, the iTel A49 stands out as a formidable smartphone in Pakistan, boasting a generous screen size and an exceptional battery capacity.
Despite being an entry-level phone, iTel A49 has been commanding a higher premium over its original cost due to the fluctuating USD/PKR exchange rates. Fortunately, with the recent government announcement of reduced import duties, the price of the A49 has now undergone a favorable decline.
iTel A49 2GB/32GB has received a substantial price reduction of PKR 1,500, gracefully lowering its cost from PKR 26,000 to a far more agreeable PKR 24,500. It presents an advent window for consumers to acquire this feature-packed phone. Here’s a full review of the phone for those who are interested.
With a 6.6-inch IPS display, the phone boasts high pixel density and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. Powered by a Spreadtrum SC9832E SoC, a 4-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, and ARM Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, the iTel latest budget phone delivers reliable performance that can handle most everyday tasks with ease.
The device features 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, expandable via microSD cards. The A49 runs on the Android 11 Go edition operating system, optimized for entry-level devices, ensuring smooth performance and a seamless user experience.
In addition, the device packs a 4000mAh battery that can last through extended periods of use. It has a 5MP selfie unit on the front side, assisted by an LED flash. Towards the back, the phone has a dual camera system combining 5MP primary unit with an AI sensor. The high point of this device is its back-mounted fingerprint reader.