itel’s next budget smartphone set to compete with Xiaomi Redmi 6A

itel’s next budget phone will feature 2GB RAM for multitasking, latest Android Pie 9 OS, full screen HD+ display and double security features like fingerprint and face unlock.

itel takes on Xiaomi’s in the entry-level segment (Xiaomi)

China-based Transsion Holdings' itel Mobile is set to launch a new feature-packed smartphone in India on May 16 that would take Redmi 6A head on. Industry sources told IANS on Monday that the power-packed itel device is likely to be launched below ₹5,000. On the other hand, the 2GB and 16GB Redmi 6A is currently priced at ₹5,999.

The device may house features like AI dual camera, capable of performing tasks beyond just capturing good pictures, 2GB RAM for multitasking, latest Android Pie 9 OS, full screen HD+ display and double security features like fingerprint and face unlock.

Sources said that the upcoming itel device would be a good choice in the budget smartphone segment. The latest itel portfolio includes A44 Air (5.45-inch full screen device), A44 power and A23 -- priced at ₹4,399, ₹ 4,599 and ₹3,999 respectively.

The latest addition could be a game changer for first time buyers and those consumers who are willing to upgrade from old entry level handsets. The company logged 7 per cent share in the feature phone segment in the first quarter of 2019, according to Counterpoint Research.