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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (1.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v12 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | itel OS 8.6 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | 12nm octa-core architecture with Memory Fusion virtual RAM expansion (up to 16GB total RAM), UFS 2.2 fast storage, and i-Boost game optimization |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 6.6" HD+ 90Hz smooth refresh rate display, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass design, Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Brightness | 450 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720x1612 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm, 104.6 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 267 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.38 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 50MP CMOS Primary Sensor + 0.08MP Secondary Depth/AI Sensor |
| Aperture | f/1.6 (wide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.6, Primary Camera (Autofocus) + 0.08 MP, Auxiliary lens |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, 50MP Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Panorama |
| Camera Features | 50MP Ultra Clear Mode, Super Night Mode, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | LED Flash (Soft-light Front Flash) |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Camera Features | Front LED Flash, 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, photochromic color-changing composite back panel |
| Width | 76.0 mm |
| Colors | Starry Black, Mystery White |
| Height | 164.0 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard durability |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Ultra-slim 8.0mm unibody chassis, color-changing photochromic back design (Mystery White changes to pink under UV/sunlight), circular camera deco module, side-mounted power button fingerprint scanner |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 1104 Hours (2G) / ~46 Days |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Talk Time | Up to 32 Hours (calling) |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated triple slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 1 TB via dedicated microSD card slot |
| User Available Storage | Up to 118 GB (on 128GB model) |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 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 | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes (0.2s Fast Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive side fingerprint scanner (power button) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-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 Tiger T606 12nm Octa-Core Processor with Mali-G57 GPU, 6.6" HD+ 90Hz Smooth Display with Gorilla Glass Protection, Color-Changing Photochromic Back Panel (Mystery White), 50MP Ultra Clear Dual Rear Camera with f/1.6 Aperture & Super Night Mode, 8MP Front Selfie Camera with Dedicated Front Flash, Fast UFS 2.2 Storage, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, 5000 mAh Battery with USB Type-C 2.0, Dual 4G VoLTE Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Dedicated MicroSDXC Slot Expandable up to 1TB, Android 12 |
The Itel S23 redefines style, performance, and value in the budget smartphone segment in Bangladesh, pairing a unique color-changing photochromic design with fast UFS 2.2 storage, a 90Hz display, and a 50MP primary camera at an official starting price of BDT 10,490. It features an expansive 6.6-inch HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop display with a fluid 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 267 ppi pixel density, 84.38% screen-to-body ratio, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the 12nm Unisoc Tiger T606 octa-core processor featuring two performance Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.6GHz alongside six efficiency Cortex-A55 cores and an ARM Mali-G57 GPU, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (expandable up to 16GB via virtual Memory Fusion) and up to 256GB of high-speed UFS 2.2 onboard storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For photography, it is equipped with a 50MP ultra-clear primary rear camera with a wide f/1.6 aperture, an auxiliary AI lens, and an LED flash supporting 1080p video recording at 30fps, accompanied by an 8MP front selfie camera backed by a dedicated front LED flash and 0.2-second Face Unlock. Driven by an enduring 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery delivering up to 1104 hours (~46 days) of standby time, a modern USB Type-C 2.0 port, a fast side-mounted power button fingerprint scanner, Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, and running on Android 12, the Itel S23 delivers exceptional design innovation, speedy app handling, and multi-day battery reliability at an affordable price point.
