Rivaling JioPhone Next, Itel launches A27 smartphone at Rs. 6,000
What's the story
Chinese smartphone maker Itel has launched its affordable A27 smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs. 5,999 for the single 2GB/32GB variant. As for the key highlights, the smartphone features an IPS display, a 4,000mAh battery, 4G connectivity with dual VoLTE support, and a physical fingerprint reader. It runs on Android-11'>Android 11 (Go edition).
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Why does this story matter?
Itel A27 arrives as yet another pocket-friendly device by the company. It is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers and takes on the JioPhone Next which was announced last year. The Itel A27 is pretty much like most entry-level smartphones available in the market but it offers both face unlock function as well as a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.
Design and display
The handset has an HD+ IPS display
The Itel A27 features a conventional rectangular design with rounded corners and thick bezels. The rear panel is fitted with a physical fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication and a single camera. It bears a 5.45-inch HD+ (480x960 pixels) IPS display with face unlock feature. The color options offered are Crystal Blue, Deep Gray, and Silver Purple.
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It has a 5MP primary camera
The Itel A27 is equipped with a single 5MP rear camera unit. For selfies and video calls, the handset is fitted with a 2MP front-facing snapper.
Internals
The smartphone boots Android 11 (Go edition)
The Itel A27 draws power from an unspecified quad-core processor that is clocked at 1.4GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via micro-SD card). It boots Android 11 (Go edition) and packs a 4,000mAh battery. For connectivity, the handset offers support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G, and dual-SIMs with VoLTE.
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Itel A27: Pricing and availability
In India, the Itel A27 carries a price-tag of Rs. 5,999 for the sole 2GB/32GB variant. According to the company, the phone will be available for sale via offline retail outlets.