itel S21 with dual front cameras launched, priced at ₹5,990

The itel S21 features 2-megapixel and 5-megapixel front cameras and an 8-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and face detection.

S21 is one of the most affordable phones with dual cameras on the front. (itel)

China-based Transsion Holdings on Wednesday launched a new smartphone, S21, in India. Priced at ₹5,990, the smartphone comes with two cameras on the front.

itel "S21" comes with 2MP+5MP dual-front cameras and an 8MP rear camera with auto-focus and face detection.

"We have focussed extensively on building market disrupting technologies and this phone is another example of delivering aspirational value to our consumers," said Sudhir Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, itel and Spice Devices, in a statement.

The device offers 16GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB. The smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA IPS display and has 4G VoLTE connectivity. It is powered by Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS) and fingerprint sensor.

"S21" is powered by quad-core processor Mediatek chipset coupled with 1GB RAM. The device has 2,700 mAh battery with optimisation technology which gives a long stand-by time of 350 hours, the company claimed.

Looking at the price and specifications, the S21 will compete with the Xiaomi Redmi 4A. Priced at ₹6,999, the Xiaomi smartphone comes with a 5-inch display with HD resolution. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB/32GB of built-in storage.

The device sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is powered by a 3,120mAh battery.