8GB of RAM and a colour-changing back for ₹8,199, but the P55 costs less.
₹8,199 for 8GB + 128GB
- Display
- 6.6" · 90Hz
- Chip
- Unisoc T606
- RAM
- 8GB
- Camera
- 50MP main
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
- Charging
- 10W
Is it any good?
The S23 is a 2023 phone that itel still lists at ₹8,199 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is for someone who wants plenty of memory and a back panel that does something different.
That back is photochromic: itel says it changes colour in sunlight. Inside are a Unisoc T606, a 6.6-inch HD+ screen at 90Hz, a 50MP main camera with an f/1.6 aperture, an 8MP selfie camera and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging.
The catch is the P55. It lists the same Unisoc T606, the same 8GB + 128GB memory and a 50MP camera for ₹6,999, ₹1,200 less, and charges at 18W instead of 10W. Unless the colour-changing back is the point, buy the P55.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Performance
Not rated. We have not placed this chip yet.
- Unisoc T606
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB storage
Display
- 6.6 inches
- IPS LCD
- 1612 x 720 (HD+) resolution
- 90Hz refresh rate
Rear camera
- 50MP main (f/1.6)
Front camera
- 8MP
Battery
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 10W wired charging
Build
Not rated. No dust and water rating has been published.
- Colours: Starry Black, Mystery White
Software
Not rated. The maker has not published an update promise for it.
- Android 13
Connectivity
| Network | 4G |
|---|
Availability
| India launch | 14 June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB₹8,199 |
What to compare it with
About the same money, different brands. Pick one to see them side by side.
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itel S23 price in India starts at ₹8,199 for the 8GB + 128GB.
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What is the price of the itel S23 in India?
It starts at ₹8,199 for the 8GB + 128GB. That is the only version sold in India. These are starting prices, before bank and exchange offers.
When was the itel S23 launched in India?
It went on sale in India on 14 June 2023.
How big is the battery on the itel S23, and how fast does it charge?
It has a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W wired charging. These are itel's own figures.
What kind of display does the itel S23 have?
A 6.6-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, with HD+ resolution.
Which processor does the itel S23 use?
The Unisoc T606, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
What cameras does the itel S23 have?
On the back: 50MP main (f/1.6). On the front: 8MP.
Does the itel S23 support 5G?
No. It is a 4G phone, so it can't use 5G networks.
What are the main rivals of the itel S23?
At about the same price from other brands: the Lava O2 (₹7,999), the TECNO SPARK Go 2 (₹7,499), the POCO C61 (₹7,499) and the HMD Vibe 5G (₹8,999). Each name opens the two phones side by side.
What else to consider
Similar phones
Other brands, about the same price.
