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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ARM Mali T820 MP1 |
| Chipset | UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E (32 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 4 Cores |
| OS Version | v9.0 (Pie) |
| Fabrication | 32 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Lightweight Android Go edition optimizations, built-in system cleaner and battery saver |
| Display | |
| Notch | Yes |
| Features | 5.5" 18:9 FullScreen display, 2.5D curved glass design, Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Brightness | 400 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 480x960 px |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 226 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 68.2 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS Sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP Primary Camera (Autofocus) |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Low-light shots |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Digital Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup |
| Camera Features | Face detection, Face Unlock, AI Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, textured gradient plastic back |
| Width | 73.2 mm |
| Colors | Gradation Blue, Purple |
| Height | 152.0 mm |
| Weight | 164 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Compact 8.6mm slim uni-body design, gradient finish, rear-mounted multifunction fingerprint sensor, and Face Unlock |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 375 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 3020 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 18 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | Standard 5W/10W charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 16 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, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Standby) |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive rear fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@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 loudspeaker |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Processor, 5.5" 18:9 FullScreen Display with Gorilla Glass Protection, 3020 mAh Battery, 5MP Rear Camera with Autofocus and LED Flash, 5MP Front Camera with Face Unlock, Rear-Mounted Multi-Function Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot Expandable up to 32GB, Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) |
The Itel A36 is an ultra-affordable entry-level smartphone crafted for first-time smartphone adopters and budget-focused users in Bangladesh, offering essential smartphone capabilities and dual biometric security at an official price of BDT 5,290. It features a compact 5.5-inch (480 x 960 pixels) IPS LCD FullScreen display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 226 ppi pixel density, 68.2% screen-to-body ratio, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the 32nm UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz with ARM Cortex-A7 architecture and Mali T820 MP1 GPU, coupled with 1GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 16GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, it is equipped with a 5MP autofocus rear camera with an LED flash supporting 1080p video recording at 30fps, alongside a 5MP front-facing camera with Face Unlock and AI Beauty modes. Powered by a 3020 mAh Li-Polymer battery, a rear-mounted multi-function fingerprint scanner, 4G VoLTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, and running on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), the Itel A36 delivers reliable day-to-day basics, dependable security, and compact usability at an ultra-accessible price point.
