The itel A50 is one of the most affordable 4G phones in the market right now. It features a 6.6-inch display with decent cameras and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition) out of the box. itel A50 also comes with all the accessories you need in the box like a free case, a charger, an earphone, and a SIM ejector pin. The 5000 mAh battery gives great stamina to last up to 3 days of typical usage.
itel A50 Key Specs and Features
- 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~267 ppi density)
- Android 14 (Go Edition)
- Unisoc T603 (12nm) octa-core Processor
- 2GB RAM (plus up to 2GB virtual RAM), 3GB RAM (plus up to 5GB virtual RAM), and 4GB RAM (plus up to 4GB virtual RAM)
- 8 MP Dual Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side Mounted)
- Face Unlock
- 64GB or 128GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE Support
- 5000 mAh Non-removable Battery
Design, Display, and Camera
itel A50 shares a similar look with the itel A70. Available in Lime Green, Misty Black, Shimmer Gold, and Cyan Blue, it has rounded corners with flat sides and back.
The smartphone has two cameras with an LED flash on the back. The front camera is housed on the water drop-cutout on top of the screen.
Camera quality is decent considering the price. The 8 megapixels camera on the back can take good photos for the price. The front facing 5 megapixels camera also offers decent selfies.
On the left side of the android phone you will find the SIM tray which has slots for two Nano SIM cards and a dedicated slot for your microSD card. Flip to the right side, you will find the power button and the volume control buttons. The power button also houses the fingerprint scanner.
Like we saw in the itel A18s, the bottom side is also very busy, housing the 3.5mm headphone jack, the speaker grill, the microphone / mouthpiece, and the USB Type C port.
The 6.6-inch display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 60 Hz refresh rate. You will enjoy watching movies and other videos on this device. Outdoor viewing experience is also decent.
Just like we have seen in most of the latest itel phones, the display features the Dynamic Bar feature similar to the Dynamic Island feature in latest iPhones, which populates the area around the front camera creating a whole new way to interact with your smartphone.
Hardware and Software
itel A50 runs Android 14 (Go Edition) on the Unisoc T603 octa-core processor. itel has done a good job of optimizing the software for the hardware, making everything to run smoothly.
You can choose between 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The models with 64GB internal storage offers three RAM options: 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB, while the model with 128GB internal storage offers only 3GB RAM.
The itel phone supports Memory Fusion, which offers you the option of using part of your internal storage to add virtual RAM. You add up to 4GB or 5GB of virtual RAM, depending on the model you buy.
Perhaps the biggest selling point of the A50 apart from being an affordable android phone with 4G is the 5000 mAh battery. Recharging the phone can take almost three hours, but once fully charged can last for up to three days of regular usage.
Where to Buy itel A50
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
itel A50 Price and Availability
The itel A50 price in Nigeria starts at ₦92,800. It is available on Jumia Nigeria, Konga, Slot, and a number of other local stores. itel A50 is one of the best android phones you can buy for less than ₦100,000 in Nigeria right now.
Itel A50 Specs
Here are a few specs of the itel A50:
General Features
- Platform: Android 14 (Go Edition)
- Processor: Unisoc T603 (12 nm) Octa Core Processor (1.8 GHz dual-core processor and 1.6GHz hexa-core processor)
- GPU: No
- Memory: 2GB RAM (plus up to 2GB virtual RAM), 3GB RAM (plus up to 5GB virtual RAM), and 4GB RAM (plus up to 4GB virtual RAM)
- Colours: Lime Green, Misty Black, Shimmer Gold, and Cyan Blue
- Dimension: 163.9 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~267 ppi density), 60 Hz Refresh Rate, 480 nits Brightness
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP + X MP Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB and 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes (dedicated memory card slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 and SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
Internet and Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Unspecified
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors and Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: –
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No