itel RS4 is a budget gaming phone from itel. The smartphone is optimized for gaming performance offering a powerful processor for its price range, a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, large memory capacity, and fast charging with bypass charging. itel RS4 features a 6.56-inch display, a 50MP rear camera, MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate chipset, stereo speakers, and a 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging capacity.
itel RS4 Key Specs and Features
- 6.56 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate
- Android 13, itel OS 13
- Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) Octa Core Processor
- 8GB RAM (plus up to 8GB RAM via Extended RAM), 12GB RAM (plus up to 12GB RAM via Extended RAM)
- 50 MP + AI Rear Camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- 128GB or 256GB Built-in Storage
- Face Unlock
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side-Mounted)
- 4G LTE Support
- 45W Fast Charging Capacity
- Bypass Charging
- 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Design-wise, the itel RS4 is similar to the itel S24. Both feature a punch-hole display and a round camera module on the back. Where they differ is that the RS4 has a race car stripe design down the middle on the back and the camera module is bigger and centered.
The RS4 is available in three colors with the Silvery White and Lurex Black models having the same stripe design. The stripe design on the Elegant Beige model is different.
itel RS4 features a 6.56-inch IPS punch-hole display with a resolution 720 x 1612 pixels. For good gaming performance, the display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
In terms of the view quality, this is not the best display at this price point, but if you consider the 120Hz refresh rate, the powerful processor, and itel’s focus on gaming for this smartphone, you will cut it some slack.
The display is decent for watching movies and playing games. It also features 480 nits of peak brightness.
The power and volume control buttons are located on the right side while the SIM tray is located on the left. The fingerprint scanner is on the power button and the SIM tray has two Nano SIM slots and a dedicated memory card slot.
itel RS4 features stereo speakers with one speaker grill on the top side and the other on the bottom side. Also on the bottom side, you will find the USB Type C port, the 3.5mm headphone jack, and the microphone/mouthpiece.
In the box, you will find the itel RS4, a 45W fast charger, a SIM ejector pin, a transparent phone case, and a USB Type C cable.
Camera
A punch-hole is provided on the display for the 8-megapixel front camera while the round camera module on the back houses the 50-megapixel main camera, an AI camera, and an LED flash.
Again camera is not the strong suit of this itel phone, but it still takes decent enough photos and videos and if you know your way around a camera, there is a Pro mode that you can tinker with for the best results.
Photos and videos taken in good lighting conditions usually come out okay.
Gaming Performance
itel RS4 is built from the ground up for gaming and it does deliver in terms of gaming performance. It is the best budget gaming phone you will find in its price range. The powerful and efficient MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate is key to its performance.
This chipset usually comes in Android phones costing more than 50% higher than the RS4, so itel managing to pack it into this gaming phone is quite a big deal. This may also explain some of the tradeoffs we saw in the display and camera department.
The display may not be the best at this price point, but still delivers for gaming. With its 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate performance is fluid and gaming smooth.
The provision of 8GB or 12GB of RAM plus the ability to upgrade RAM capacity by up to 100% using virtual RAM also helps a lot with gaming performance. This means you can get up to 24GB RAM on the model with 12GB of physical RAM.
itel RS4 features the iBoost Gaming Engine for optimizing game performance and stabilizing frame rate. The Z-axis linear motor and the hard gyroscope add precision to the control of the games and make for a more realistic gaming experience.
The 5000 mAh built-in battery offers a strong battery performance for gaming. With 45W charging support, your battery is fully charged in about an hour. The Bypass Charging feature ensures your phone does not heat up when you are playing games and charging at the same time.
More Features
itel RS4 runs on Android 13 out of the box with itel OS 13 as skin. The Dynamic Bar feature is provided for quick access to notifications. A GPT AI assistant is also included to help you in handling some of your tasks.
The phone comes with multifunctional NFC support for easy payment and more. For fast internet access, you get support for 4G LTE and Wi-Fi.
Where to Buy itel RS4
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Itel RS4 Price and Availability
itel RS4 price in Nigeria starts at around ₦197,700 at leading retailers. You can buy the smartphone on Jumia, 3CHub, Pointek, and other retailers in Nigeria.
itel RS4 Specs
Here are a few specs of the itel RS4:
General Features
- Platform: Android 13, itel OS 13
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) Octa Core Processor (2.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A75 and 1.8 GHz Hexa-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 8GB RAM (plus up to 8GB RAM via Extended RAM), 12GB RAM (plus up to 12GB RAM via Extended RAM)
- Colors: Silvery White, Elegant Beige, Lurex Black
- Dimension: X x X x 8.15 mm
- Weight: 198 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.56 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 20:9 Aspect Ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.6, Autofocus + AI Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, 50MP Mode, Pro Mode, Super Night Mode, Slow Motion, 10X Zoom, HDR Mode, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
Internet and Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes, Stereo Speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors and Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: up to 35 days
- Fast Charging: 45W Fast Charging Capacity