itel A50C is official, because the A50 is not cheap enough: See the specs and price

itel A50C arrives as an even more entry-level 4G Android smartphone than its sibling, the itel A50, by downgrading a number of options that include: RAM, storage capacity, battery capacity, and charging speed.

It comes in three colour options (Sapphire Black, Dawn Blue, and Misty Aqua) and unlike the A50 which has four storage options (2/64GB, 3/64GB, 4/64GB, 4/128GB), the itel A50C has only one with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, and this is what makes the lower price tag possible.

Detailed Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: No
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: OS 14.0 based on Android 14 Go Edition

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.7 x 9.4mm
• Weight: 192.6g
• Display: 6.6 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 60 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Sapphire Black. Dawn Blue. Misty Aqua.
• Physical Build: Plastic frame, plastic rear panel.

Internal Hardware Specs

• CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 1.8 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: Unisoc Spreadtrum T603
• GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: PowerVR Rogue GE8322
• RAM: 2GB
• Extended/Virtual RAM: 2GB
• Internal Storage: 32GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 2TB (hybrid slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 8 MP AI main sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording.
• Front Camera: 5 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• 3.5 mm audio jack: Yes.
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS
• USB: microUSB v2.0. USB-C.
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 5W charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: itel A665L

Launch/Release Dates and Information

• Announced: July, 2024
• Release Date: July 15, 2024

Price in Nigeria

At launch on the 19th of July 2024, the itel A50C is expected to cost ₦80,000.

Price in Ghana

The A50C is expected to be available from Jumia Ghana for about GH₵ 900.

Price in Kenya

The A50C is expected to be available for around KSh 13,299 from Jumia Kenya.

Price in South Africa

In South Africa, the itel A50C is expected to cost from R1,000.

The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Does itel A50C have Google Play Store?

It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.l

Buyer’s Guide Verdict

itel A50C is an even more entry-level Android phone that the itel A50, dropping memory to 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, battery capacity to 4000mAh, and charging to 5W.

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Author: InfoDesk

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