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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 Oct 2022 |
| 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 | v11 |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Android 11 (Go edition) |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Lightweight Android 11 Go edition architecture optimizations, built-in AI Power Master battery saver, and system accelerator |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | 6.3" HD+ IPS Full-View Waterdrop display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D curved glass design, Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Brightness | 400 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.0 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 266 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS Primary Sensor + 0.3MP Secondary Sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera (Autofocus) + 0.3 MP (QVGA Auxiliary Sensor) |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Low-light shots |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Touch to focus, Face detection, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p (1920x1080) @ 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 | 1080p (1920x1080) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), composite plastic frame, textured gradient plastic back panel |
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Colors | Sky Cyan, Starry Black, Digital Purple |
| Height | 159.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Compact 6.3-inch pocketable design with textured geometric gradient finish, rear-mounted multi-function fingerprint scanner, and fast Face Unlock |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 350 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 26 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Fast Charging / 10W wired |
| 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 | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual 4G VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes (0.2s Fast Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer, proximity |
| 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 SC9832E 28nm Quad-Core 1.4 GHz Processor with Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, Compact 6.3" HD+ IPS Waterdrop Notch Display (90% Screen-to-Body Ratio & Gorilla Glass Protection), 4000 mAh Battery with 10W Wired Charging, 5MP Dual AI Rear Camera with LED Flash & 1080p Video, 5MP Front Selfie 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 11 (Go edition) |
The Itel A49 Play is a compact and accessible entry-level smartphone designed to deliver comfortable one-handed usability, reliable battery endurance, and essential biometric security at an official price of BDT 7,990 in Bangladesh. It features a 6.3-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD Full-View waterdrop notch screen delivering a 20:9 aspect ratio, 266 ppi pixel density, a 90% screen-to-body ratio, 400 nits brightness, 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 a Mali-T820 MP1 GPU, coupled with 2GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage, expandable up to 128GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, it is equipped with a 5MP autofocus primary rear camera accompanied by a 0.3MP secondary sensor and LED flash supporting 1080p video recording at 30fps, along with a 5MP front selfie camera with 0.2-second Face Unlock. Driven by an enduring 4000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery delivering up to 26 hours of continuous talk time, a rear-mounted multi-function fingerprint scanner, Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, and running on Android 11 (Go edition), the Itel A49 Play provides reliable daily calling, lightweight smartphone essentials, and pocket-friendly portability at an affordable entry price.
