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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| 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 |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Android 10 (Go edition) |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Lightweight Android 10 Go edition architecture optimizations, AI power master battery saver, and built-in system cleaner |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 6.1" HD+ IPS Full-View Waterdrop display, 2.5D curved glass design, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, Multi-touch support |
| Brightness | 450 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720x1520 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 276 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS Primary Sensor + 0.08MP (0.3MP) Secondary AI Sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera (Autofocus) + 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens (Depth / AI Lens) |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| 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, HDR, Portrait bokeh effect |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash (Soft-light) |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Camera Features | Face detection, 0.2s Fast Face Unlock, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1280x720 (720p) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, textured matte gradient plastic back |
| Width | 77.8 mm |
| Colors | Gradation Green, Gradation Purple, Gradation Black |
| Height | 155.0 mm (0.945 cm thickness notation) |
| Weight | 178 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 9.45 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Ergonomic textured matte gradient back finish with enhanced palm grip, rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, and 0.2s Face Unlock |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 350 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 16 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 128 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual 4G VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes (0.2s Fast Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive rear fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, Ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, rear-facing speaker |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, mono loudspeaker |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Unisoc SC9832E 28nm Quad-Core 1.4 GHz 64-bit Processor with Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, 6.1" HD+ IPS Waterdrop Notch Display with Gorilla Glass Protection, 2GB RAM & 32GB Storage, 3000 mAh Battery with 10W Wired Charging, 5MP Dual AI Rear Camera with LED Flash & 1080p Video, 5MP Front Camera with 0.2s Fast Face Unlock, Rear-Mounted Multi-Function Fingerprint Scanner, Dual 4G VoLTE Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated MicroSD Slot Expandable up to 128GB, Android 10 (Go edition) |
The itel A48 is an accessible entry-level smartphone designed to deliver modern smartphone aesthetics, smooth essential performance, and comprehensive security at an official price of BDT 7,690 in Bangladesh. It features a 6.1-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) IPS LCD Full-View waterdrop notch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 276 ppi pixel density, vibrant color reproduction, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the 28nm Unisoc SC9832E quad-core 64-bit processor clocked at 1.4GHz with ARM Cortex-A53 cores and an ARM Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, coupled with 2GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage, expandable up to 128GB using a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, it is equipped with a 5MP autofocus primary rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an auxiliary 0.08MP depth sensor alongside an LED flash supporting 1080p video recording, accompanied by a 5MP front selfie camera with soft-light screen flash and 0.2-second Face Unlock. Powered by a 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery supported by 10W wired charging via microUSB 2.0, a rear-mounted multi-function fingerprint scanner, Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, and running on Android 10 (Go edition), the itel A48 provides a balanced combination of modern design, dual biometric authentication, and day-to-day usability at an accessible price point.
