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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 May 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Quad core, 1.4 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores |
| OS Version | v10 (Q) |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Android Go |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Lightweight Android 10 Go edition framework optimizations with pre-installed Google Go lightweight suite |
| Display | |
| Notch | No (traditional top and bottom bezels) |
| Features | 5.0" FWVGA compact screen, 16:9 classic aspect ratio, capacitive multi-touch |
| Brightness | 350 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 480x854 px (FWVGA) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 196 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Standard glass protection |
| Bezel-less Display | No |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 63.99 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 2MP CMOS Sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Settings | Exposure compensation |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 2 MP, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, LED flash, HDR mode |
| Video Recording | 1280x720 (720p) @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 1600 x 1200 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Dual LED Flash |
| Sensor | VGA Sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 0.3 MP, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup |
| Camera Features | Dual LED flash, Face Unlock, Soft-light front lighting |
| Video Recording | 640x480 (VGA) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, composite plastic frame, textured removable plastic back cover |
| Width | 73.9 mm |
| Colors | Lake Blue, Sapphire Blue |
| Height | 145.4 mm |
| Weight | 156 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 9.8 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Compact 5.0-inch pocketable profile, textured pattern back cover for slip-free grip, removable battery compartment, and front dual LED flash |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 300 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 2400 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB charging |
| Placement | Removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 14 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | Standard 5W charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| USB OTG | No |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
| Card Slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 32 GB via dedicated microSD card slot |
| User Available Storage | Depends on system usage |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Mobile Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (dual stand-by) |
| SIM Slot | Dual Nano SIM |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.566 W/kg, Body: 1.142 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes (Face Unlock via front camera) |
| Light Sensor | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Not available |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Finger Sensor Position | Not available |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, mono speaker |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Unisoc SC9832E Quad-Core 1.4 GHz Processor, 5.0" Compact Display, Removable 2400 mAh Battery, 2MP Rear Camera with LED Flash, 0.3MP Selfie Camera with Dual LED Flash & Face Unlock, Dual 4G VoLTE Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot Expandable up to 32GB, Android 10 (Go edition) |
The Itel A23 Pro is an ultra-budget 4G smartphone designed for first-time smartphone buyers and users seeking an affordable secondary device in Bangladesh, offering essential smartphone functionality and 4G connectivity at an official price of BDT 4,990. It features a compact 5.0-inch (480 x 854 pixels) TFT LCD display with a classic 16:9 aspect ratio, 196 ppi pixel density, and a 63.99% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the 28nm Unisoc SC9832E quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz with ARM Cortex-A53 cores and an ARM Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage, expandable up to 32GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, it includes a basic 2MP rear camera with an LED flash supporting digital zoom and HDR, accompanied by a 0.3MP front selfie camera equipped with dual LED flash and Face Unlock. Driven by a user-removable 2400 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, and running on Android 10 (Go edition), the Itel A23 Pro provides straightforward mobile communication, reliable calling, and pocket-friendly portability at an entry-level price point.
