[Exclusive] itel A70 will be India’s first phone with 256GB storage under Rs 8,000

HIGHLIGHTS

• itel A70 is touted to be India’s first phone with 256GB storage and up to 12GB RAM in its segment.
• The handset is believed to be priced at around Rs 8,000.
• The itel A70 is expected to launch in India in January.

Itel recently launched it first audio product, called the itel Roar 75 open-ear buds in India. Now, the company is working on a first-in-the-segment phone. 91mobiles has exclusively learned from industry sources that itel is preparing to launch India’s first phone with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM (likely including virtual RAM) under Rs 8,000. The phone in question is dubbed the itel A70. We have also managed to get hold of a render image, which shows off the complete design.

New itel A70 details

• Sources tell us that itel A70 will be India’s first phone with 256GB storage in this segment.
• There will also be a 128GB storage option for those who want options.
• The handset will pack up to 12GB RAM, including 4GB virtual RAM support as well.
• The itel A70 is expected to be priced under Rs 8,000 in India.

• The render image shows the phone will have a sleek design with a boxy chassis and rounded edges for better grip.
• The phone has a wide notch to house the front camera sensor and sizeable bezels across the screen. The image shows the SIM card tray on the left edge.
• The itel A70 can be seen in yellow, green, blue, and light blue colour options.

itel A70 India launch timeline

Sources tell us the itel A70 will launch in India in January. However, the exact date is yet to be revealed.

itel’s A-series is aimed at entry-level users who are seeking a digital upgrade. The company claims to have a consumer base of over 9 crores in India and promises an all-encompassing digital experience packed with cutting-edge features. With a track record of dominance in feature phones and smartphones across various price brackets, itel continues to solidify its position in the segment. We should know more details about the itel A70 in the days to come.

Smartphone brand itel has unveiled a new storage variant of the entry-level phone – A05s – in India. Initially, the smartphone was launched with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and now, the company has released the 4GB+64GB variant of the itel A05s. Furthermore, the new variant includes an 8MP rear camera instead of the 5MP camera setup seen in the initially launched itel A05s.

itel A05s 4GB+64GB variant price in India, availability

• The 2GB+32GB variant of the itel A05s was revealed in India was Rs 6,499.
• However, the new 4GB+64GB varianthas now been introduced at a reduced price of Rs 6,099.
• The smartphone with the new storage option is now accessible at major retail outlets in India.

• The itel A05s is offered in Glorious Orange, Nebula Black, Meadow Green, and Crystal Blue color choices.
• In addition to the expanded storage, the new variant features an 8MP rear camera, an upgrade from the 5MP sensor found in the 2GB RAM variant.

itel A05s specifications

• The itel A05s comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ drop display featuring a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
• The entry-level itel A05s smartphone is powered by a 1.6GHz processor.
• The phone comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and runs on Android 13 Go Edition.
• The itel A05s is equipped with an 8MP rear camera for capturing photos and videos, along with a 5MP selfie camera featuring AI beautification modes.
• The itel A05s houses a substantial 4,000mAh battery.
• Other notable features include a rear fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock, a dedicated micro SD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE support, and various connectivity options.