Itel P55 will be India’s first 5G smartphone under Rs. 10,000: Report

According to reports, Itel will launch the first 5G-supported smartphone in India, which will be offered at an affordable starting price. 5G smartphones are currently some of the most popular mobile phones on the market. However, the phones that support 5G connectivity start in the mid-range price range. Although not much is known about the specifications of Intel’s P55 smartphone, 5G connectivity is said to be the key feature of this rumored handset. Below are the details we know so far.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, Itel is expected to launch the P55 5G phone, the company’s first-ever 5G phone. According to reports, it will be the first 5G-supported entry-level smartphone in India and is expected to be priced under Rs 5. 10,000.

As the country prepares for the upcoming festive season, the report adds that the Itel P55 5G is expected to launch towards the end of September. The company, known for its entry-level smartphones and tablets, recently launched the Itel A60s and Itel P40+ models, which are available in India for Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 8,099 respectively.

Powered by a quad-core Unisoc SC9863A1 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage, the Itel A60s features a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, dual 8-megapixel AI camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

Meanwhile, the Itel P40+ comes with an octa-core Unisoc T606 SoC and a 7,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging support. It features a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS screen and an AI-powered 13-megapixel dual camera sensor on the back and an 8-megapixel sensor on the front.