itel S23 Plus: Price, Specs

The launch price of itel S23 Plus in Nigeria is as follows:

• 128GB storage: ₦120,000
• 256GB storage: ₦148,000

Note that these prices will likely fluctuate, depending on foreign exchange rates. Also, we are yet to see the 128GB variant on sale in Nigeria, only the 256GB.

In Ghana, you can buy the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for GH₵ 1,999.

Stepping into the light with a curved AMOLED display, the itel S23 Plus (also written as itel S23+) is pushing new boundaries in the entry-level smartphone market. Other features include Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Dynamic Bar, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and NFC. The phone was first announced in Ethiopia, followed by Nigeria, and other countries.

itel S23 Plus is available in two colour schemes and also in two memory variants – 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM + 256 GB ROM. Looking at how popular it has turned out to be, it is already gunning for a spot on our list of the most popular phones on Mobility Nigeria in 2023. You will enjoy our unboxing and in-depth review of the itel S23 Plus included on this page as well.

itel S23 Plus Specs

Network

• 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

Body

• Dimensions: 160 x 77.25 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 178g
• Display: 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Curved AMOLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
• Colours: Elemental Blue, Lake Cyan.
• Physical Build: Plastic frame; plastic back cover.

Processor

• Operating System: itelOS v13.0.0 based on Android 13
• CPU: 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: Unisoc T616 (12nm)
• GPU: ARM Mali G57 MP1 (750 MHz)

Memory

• RAM: 4 GB / 8 GB
• Extended RAM: Up to 8GB
• Internal Storage Memory: 128 GB / 256 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Cameras

• Main Camera: 50 MP main sensor + 2 MP depth sensor, autofocus, dual LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 32 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Sound and Video

• 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.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; in-display.
• 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

• Bluetooth Version: 5.2
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
• NFC: Yes.

Other Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 18W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: itel S681LN

Launch/Release Information

• Announced: September 12, 2023
• Release Date: September 19, 2023

Price in Nigeria

The itel S23 Plus price in Nigeria is about NGN 148,000 for the 256GB storage variant. We do not have any records or listings of the 128GB variant being sold anywhere in the country.

Price in Ghana

In Ghana, you can buy the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for GH₵ 1,999 from the Jumia Ghana website.

Price in the USA

The itel S23 Plus price in the USA is about $109.

Price in the UK

The itel S23 Plus price in the UK is about £119.

Price in Canada

The itel S23 Plus price in Canada is about CAD 152.

Price in Brazil

The itel S23 Plus price in Brazil is about BRL 585.

Price in South Africa

The itel S23 Plus price in South Africa is about ZAR 2,300.

Price in Tanzania

It is available at some online and offline retailers. The price of itel S23 Plus in Tanzania is about TZS 345,000.

Price in Lebanon

itel S23 Plus is not officially available in lebanon, but can be imported from other regions. The price may vary depending on the seller, the model, and the shipping costs. The average price is about LBP 165,000.

Price in Myanmar (Burma)

itel S23+ is not officially available in Myanmar, but can be imported from other regions. The average price is about MMK 155,000.

Price in Uganda

The itel S23+ is available at some online and offline retailers. The price is about UGX 399,000.

Price in Pakistan

The itel S23 Plus is not officially available in Pakistan, but can be imported from other regions. The average price is about PKR 18,000.

Price in Zambia

The S23 Plus is available at some online and offline retailers. The price is about ZMW 2,500.

Price in Ghana

itel S23+ is available in Ghana at some online and offline retailers. The price is about GHS 1,350.

Price in Ethiopia

itel S23 Plus is available in Ethiopia at some online and offline retailers. The price is about ETB 4,500.

Price in Kenya

itel S23 Plus is available at some online and offline retailers. The price in Kenya is about KES 15,500.

Buyer’s Guide: Is itel S23 Plus worth it?

itel S23+ is a compelling midrange smartphone that opens a new vista for the itel Mobile brand. From our usage of the phone, the premium design is lovely, performance is good, battery life is excellent, and the phone generally pleases. Read our indepth review, or watch Mister Mobility’s detailed video review below and also read our written review. If you prefer, you can also watch the video review.

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Author: InfoDesk

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