itel P36 & P36 Pro LTE – Full specs, price

itel P36 Pro LTE is arriving in the market as the succesor of itel P33 Plus. Like all members of the itel P-series, it sports a big battery and is optimised to deliver the best battery life possible at the low-end of the smartphone market. 

There is a non-LTE, non-Pro variant, simply named itel P36. Physically, it is a replica of the Pro model, but be without 4G LTE connectivity.

The non-Pro variant runs Android 9 Go Edition and has 1GB of RAM coupled with 16 GB of storage memory, and has the same 5000mAh battery of the Pro version but lacks the 10W fast charging. Of course, it lacks 4G LTE connectivity.

itel P36 Pro LTE 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 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500) – available only on Pro model.
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 9 Pie

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 165.5 x 76 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: g
• Display: 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Deep Blue. Gradation Blue. Gradation Purple.
• Physical Build: Plastic with Double S Line + AG Effect

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 64-bit 1.6 GHz Octa-core, Cortex-A53
• Processor Name: Unisoc (formerly Spreadtrum) SC9863A
• Graphics Processor:
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal Storage: 32 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Dual Camera: 13 MP main sensor + VGA depth sensor, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 8 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture.

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• 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): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• USB: microUSB v2.0. USB-OTG
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 10W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: L6501.

itel P36 Series Prices and Launch Date

• Announced: June 5, 2020
• Release Date: June 6, 2020
• Country Availability: Nigeria. Ghana. Kenya. South Africa. Tanzania. Uganda. Egypt. Zambia.

What is the price of itel P36 series?

• itel P36 Price: ₦33,500 in Nigeria.  Zk 1760 in Zambia.
• itel P36 Pro LTE Price: ₦43,500 in Nigeria. Zk 2335 in Zambia.

itel P36 W6501 Specs

This is the base model of the P36 series. It has only 1GB of RAM and 16GB storage memory, and does not have any form of fast charging.

• OS: Android 9 Pie (Go Edition).
• Release date: June 6, 2020.
• Network Type: 2G/3G
• Display: 6.5-inch, 720×1600 pixels resolution
• Processor: Unisoc SC7731E, 1.3 GHz Quad-core
• Selfie Camera: 8 MP
• Rear camera: 8 MP
• RAM: 1 GB
• ROM: 16 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Price: ₦33,500

Questions and Answers about itel P36 Pro LTE

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about itel P36 Pro LTE.

Is itel P36 Pro LTE a 4G phone?

Yes; the  Pro LTE is a 4G LTE phone. The non-Pro does not have 4G LTE compatibility.

Does itel P36 Pro LTE have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes; itel P36 Pro has a fingerprint reader.

Does itel P36Pro LTE have Gorilla Glass?

No; the itel P36 pro LTE does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does itel P36 Pro LTE have quick charging?

Yes; the P36 Pro LTE has 10W quick charge technology combined with its massive battery.

Will itel P36 Pro LTE work in USA?

itel P36 Pro has limited network support across various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, and Google Project Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.

What is the price of itel P36 Pro LTE? How much is itel P36 Pro?

itel P36Pro LTE has a recommended retail price of ₦43,500, while the non-Pro variant has a recommended retail price of ₦33,500 in Nigeria.

Where can I get the products?

itel P36 Pro LTE, itel P36 Pro, and itel P36 will be on sale in physical retail stores and e-commerce stores across all countries where itel is officially active.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

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