Chinese smartphone manufacturer itel recently launched its new model called S23+. This model is set to create significant competition in the market, thanks to its price relative to its specs. Here are the specifications and price of itel S23+…
itel S23+ Specs and Price
The standout feature of the itel S23+ model is undoubtedly the Dynamic Bar. This feature, first introduced in Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro series, displays notifications from apps to the user. While Realme pioneered this significant innovation that also caught the attention of Android manufacturers, other brands like itel are not lagging behind.
Another notable feature of the smartphone is its Aivana GPT AI-based voice assistant. This assistant can perform tasks by receiving voice commands from the user and benefits from substantial artificial intelligence support.
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Let’s also discuss some other technical specifications of the model. The itel S23+ boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. This display, with Always on Display support, can provide a maximum brightness of 500 nits. Additionally, the screen, with 388 pixels per inch, is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The device is powered by the Unisoc T616 processor. Moreover, in terms of RAM, the smartphone comes with 4 GB and 8 GB versions, along with an additional 8 GB of virtual RAM support. On the storage front, it offers options of 128 GB and 256 GB.
On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera, while the back of the smartphone specs two cameras: a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.6 aperture and a 0.08-megapixel auxiliary lens. It’s worth noting that both front and rear cameras can record 1080p video at 30 FPS.
Running on itelOS 13 based on Android 13, the device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging. Furthermore, it offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS, and it also includes a fingerprint reader.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Always on Display | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm) + Mali-G57 MP1 GPU |
| Rear Camera – Main | 50 Megapixels, f/1.6, AF |
| Rear Camera – Auxiliary | 0.08 Megapixels |
| Rear Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Front Camera | 32 Megapixels |
| Front Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
| RAM | 4 GB / 8 GB – LPDDR4X |
| Additional 8 GB Virtual RAM | Yes |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB – UFS 2.0 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18 W – Full charge in two hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS |
| Operating System | Android 13-based itelOS 13 |
| Ports | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Others | Dynamic Bar, Aivana GPT AI-based voice assistant |
| Color Options | Black, Glass Beige |
The version of the itel S23+ model with 4 GB RAM (+8 GB virtual RAM) and 128 GB of storage has been priced at $120. The smartphone has been launched in India and some African countries.
