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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 6 Jun 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 | Go Edition |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Lightweight Android Go edition framework optimizations, power-saving mode, and memory management |
| Display | |
| Notch | Yes |
| Features | 6.0" 18:9 FullScreen IPS LCD display, 2.5D curved glass design, 480 nits brightness, Scratch Resistant Glass protection |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 480x960 px |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.0 inches (15.24 cm, 68.9 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 242 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Scratch Resistant Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 73.2 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 8MP CMOS Primary Sensor + 0.3MP Secondary Sensor |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/1.8, Primary Camera + 0.3 MP Secondary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Low-light shots |
| Camera Features | AI Bokeh Effect, 4cm Macro Photography, Face Detection autofocus, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Digital Zoom, Auto Flash with Quad Flash, Touch to focus, High Definition Video Recording |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 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, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1280x720 (720p) @ 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Scratch Resistant Glass), composite plastic frame, textured plastic back panel |
| Width | 77.7 mm |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Champagne Gold, Deep Black |
| Height | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 164 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Ergonomic slim uni-body profile, rear-mounted multi-function fingerprint scanner, and fast Face Unlock |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 120 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 30 Hours (2G) |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 18W Fast charging (50% in 60 min advertised) / 10W standard support |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSD (up to 64GB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 64 GB via dedicated/hybrid 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 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | 720p@30fps, 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, 6.0" 18:9 FullScreen Display with Scratch Resistant Glass, 4000 mAh High-Capacity Battery, 8MP AI Dual Rear Camera with f/1.8 Aperture and LED Flash, 5MP Front Camera with Face Unlock, Rear-Mounted Multi-Function Fingerprint Scanner, 4G VoLTE Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, MicroSD Card Slot Expandable up to 64GB, Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition) |
The Itel A56 provides a well-balanced and accessible entry-level smartphone package for budget-focused consumers in Bangladesh, delivering solid battery longevity and essential security features at an official price of BDT 6,000. It features a 6.0-inch (480 x 960 pixels) IPS LCD FullScreen display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 242 ppi pixel density, 73.2% screen-to-body ratio, 480 nits brightness, and scratch-resistant protective glass. 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 onboard storage, expandable up to 64GB via a microSD card slot. For photography, it is equipped with an 8MP primary rear camera featuring a wide f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 0.3MP auxiliary sensor and LED flash supporting 1080p video recording, accompanied by a 5MP front selfie camera with AI Beauty and Face Unlock. Driven by an enduring 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery delivering up to 30 hours of calling time, 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 A56 delivers dependable day-to-day basics, long battery endurance, and dual biometric security at an entry-level price point.
