The itel A48 is the newest addition to the itel's basic smartphone series, which is best known as 'entry-level' devices. While most smartphone brands do skip this, itel makes it possible for virtually everyone to own an Android phone at a super affordable pocket-friendly price.
Being a basic device, the itel A48 comes with some exciting features like the Android 10 (Go Edition), trendy design, improved camera, fairly large battery, and others which we shall mention in this article.
Without further ado, here's our review on the new itel A48 revealing what it offers at its price point. But before that, glance at its specifications first.
itel A48 Specs.
Camera
- 5MP + AI Dual Rear Camera with Flashes
- 5MP Selfie Camera.
Storage
- 32GB Storage, expandable up to 128GB
- 2GB RAM
Display
- 6.1-inches HD+ Water-drop IPS LCD
Battery
- 3000mAh removable battery
Processor
- 4GHz Quad-Core processor
Software
- Android™ 10 (Go Edition)
Connectivity
- 4G LTE, 3G, 2G.
- Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS.
Design and Build Quality.
The itel A48 comes with the 2020 trendy design, which makes it looks like using a more expensive device. Starting from its rear, this phone is designed with a clean-looking plastic back cover that houses the rectangular-shaped camera bump, fingerprint sensor, a mono speaker grille, and little itel branding. Looking at the front reveals a large 6.1-inches HD+ Water-drop IPS display with tolerable all-round bezels. That brings us to what this device is best used for. With its large and clear screen, it makes media consumption more comfortable and enjoyable.
itel A48 Performance.
Right from the on-set, the vision of the itel A-series smartphones is to provide a smartphone with basic needs such as large screen, dependable battery, simple cameras, etc., at a cheaper price. Though this device can't handle heavy apps/games, it performs excellently - provided you don't push it to the wall.
Thanks to the 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor powering this device and the Android 10 (Go-Edition). This device is optimized for better performance and power efficiency.
itel A48 Storage and RAM
For all your storage needs, this device comes with a standard 32GB internal storage and 2GB of RAM. For many, this storage is sufficient to store all the files and app, but it can still be expanded up to 128GB using a dedicated micro SD card slot.
itel A48 Battery.
Lighting up this device is a large 3000mAh battery. Though you won't be getting a speedy charge here, the itel A48 can easily stay on for several hours on normal usage before needing to charge it up again. This device also comes with Power Saving mode that systematically reduces battery usage when activated.
itel A48 Camera.
Embedded into the stylish rectangular-shaped rear camera bump is a dual-camera setup including a 5MP and an AI lens. Also, there's a 5MP selfie camera embedded into the 6.1" waterfall display. Pictures shot on this device are quite manageable and usable in terms of quality, they also come with LED flashes that help to light up the photos in dark scenarios.
This device also comes with an improved Low-Light photography capability. In fact, it has a dedicated Night Mode, which uses AI to brighten up images shot in dark scenarios. Other camera functionalities include AI Beauty mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, and more, with a user-friendly camera interface.
itel A48 Software.
Since the introduction of the Android Go-Edition, entry-level smartphone manufacturers like itel has been able to make affordable phones that runs barely with no issues. The Android 10 Go running on the itel A48 is a ripped-down version of the original Android 10, and it is optimized with the hardware to produce something useful for you. After the first boot of the device, you'll find some apps like its basic Launcher, Google Go, Gallery Go, YouTube Go, and other lighter version of apps, which in return makes the device run smoothly.
Security and Accessibility
One of the other selling points of this device is its dual security options. It comes with both Fingerprint and Face lock which does its job well. Though it takes about 0.2 seconds or more to unlock your device with the fingerprint, it's faster and secure than entering long passwords and or patterns every time. Also, the itel A48 fingerprint sensor can easily be used to take pictures or videos, control alarm, open apps, answer a call, record ongoing calls, etc., when activated.
Connectivity.
Do you want to enjoy a fast 4G connection at a low cost? The itel A48 is the answer. It comes with a dual 4G Volte SIM cards, which ensures faster connection while browsing and high-quality voice calls.
Who's the itel A48 made for?
The main reason why this phone exists is to bring the most sought-after features from the mid-range and high-end devices to a super affordable smartphone. This device has got a large screen for media consumption, long-lasting, Android 10 experience, moderate storage, good cameras, and more.
If you're planning to get this phone as your daily driver, here are some tips to make the device run smoothly for you.
- Run a few apps at a time.
- Use external storage. In case you don't have external storage, you can use some streaming services like YouTube, instead of filling up the storage with movies, etc.
- Use the only light version of apps like Facebook Lite, TikTok Lite, Twitter Lite, etc., which can easily be found on the Play Store.
- This phone comes with the Phone Master or Cleaner app, ensure to visit them regularly to clear storage junks and caches when needed.
- Lastly, ensure you periodically restart the device to keep it working smoothly.
With these tips, you probably won't notice the itel A48 as an entry-level device. Also, you might need a repair service anytime, Carlcare is the official service provider for TECNO, Infinix, and itel. Ensure to visit the nearest centre when needed.
