Itel S23 Plus

Itel S23+ Overview

The Itel S23+ is an upgrade from its predecessor the Itel S23. The phone was released on 2023, September 19th and it has major upgrades. The main improvements are seen in the design and the incredible display of the Itel phone. Coupled with the fact that it has a faster processor Unisoc Tiger T616  makes this phone super fast and perfect for gaming. Let us review this phone and check if it is worth your money.

The Itel S23+ Build

• Design: AMOLED
• Display: 6.78 inches
• Color: Black and Cyan

Design

The Itel S23+ comes with an exceptional and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in two color options, Black and Cyan. One thing is for certain, the Itel S23+ is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The Itel S23+ is slim and light. The phone weighs 178 g giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands.

On the back of the Itel S23+, you get a single camera module that hosts a 50 MP wide lens and a auxiliary lens 0.08MP depth lens that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the Itel S23+, you get power buttons and the volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the Itel S23+ phone.

Display and Visual Experience

The front of the Itel S23+ is made up of a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. Itel ensured that the display had a 60 Hz refresh rate. You are going to enjoy smooth scrolling on the Itel S23+ with the high refresh rate. The display of the Itel S23+  is curved with minimal bezels at the sides with a screen-to-body ratio of 20:9. Providing you with an immersive visual experience on the 6.78 inches.

The display of the Itel S23+ comes with a peak brightness of 500 nits. This gives you a bright, sharp, and responsive visual experience. Especially when you are scrolling on social media, or even browsing the internet. When it comes to security, you have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with the Itel S23+. This enables you to primarily lock your phone. You can also choose to unlock it using the PIN code or facial recognition.

The Itel S23+ Cameras

• Main Camera: 50 MP (wide) and 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens).
• Front Camera: 32 MP (wide)
• Video(Main/Front): 1080p@30fps

Main-lens camera system

At the back, you will find a 50 MP wide primary camera that captures decent photos, especially during the day or when the light conditions are good. The main camera offers an f/1.6 aperture and support for panorama shots. The auxiliary camera lens that is 0.08MP thin comes with a focal point of 1.6 that supports the main camera. It should be noted that when the light conditions are low, you won’t be so happy with the images captured with the Itel S23+. For a smartphone that comes in this price range. Safe to say you are getting value for your money.

Front Camera Specifications

At the front, you will get a 32 MP wide sensor for capturing selfies. The front camera provides you with selfie photos that have enough details. This camera is perfect for video calls with your friends. However, you will notice that the quality of the images produced is struggling a bit. Itel ensured to include an LED flashlight that provides extra support in lighting when conditions aren’t that good.

The Itel S23+ Performance

• Processor (CPU, GPU, RAM):Android 13, Unisoc Tiger T616
• Storage: 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
• OS: itel OS 13
• Connectivity (sim conf): Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Chipset

Under the hood, the Itel S23+ is powered up by the Unisoc Tiger T616 processor.  This phone comes with 4 GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage, you also get a 8GB RAM with 256 GB of internal storage. This chipset allows you to easily multitask on your phone.

You can also extend the internal storage of your phone with the slot microSDXC up to 1TB. This additional memory simply enhances the overall performance of your device. While providing you with ample space for your photos, apps, and videos. The Itel S23+ comes with Android 13, which has a layer of Unisoc Tiger T616. This provides you with a smooth software experience. Especially when you are installing and customizing the mobile applications.

CPU and GPU

The chipset also comes with an Octa-core high-performance Cortex A75. Running at 1.4GHz clock speed, with another set of octa-core power-efficient Cortex-A55. To complete this combo, the Itel S23+ comes with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. One thing is for certain, the hardware combination of the Itel S23+ provides you with a great performance during gaming or multitasking. Though games won’t perform well, you will experience some lagging.

The Itel S23+ Battery

• Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh

When it comes to battery, the Itel S23+ is powered by a 5,000 mAh non-removable battery. This battery should comfortably last you the whole day especially when you are not using the phone at the maximum refresh rate. Also, the processor has been designed to optimize the battery consumption.

The Itel S23+ Summary

The Itel S23+is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:

Key features:

• The Itel S23+ comes with slim bezels offering you an immersive viewing experience.
• Oppo included IP54 splash and dust protection
• Itel S23+ is made up of a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display
• Itel S23+ is a sleek and stylish device
• The Itel S23+ is powered up by the Unisoc Tiger T616

Benefits:

• The Itel S23+ is capable of handling basic tasks with ease
• The Itel S23+ is able to produce decent photos with good color reproduction.
• Large battery capacity that can comfortably last you the whole day

Conclusion

If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced low-range smartphone under Ksh.20,000. Then the Itel S23+ should definitely be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with a stylish design and decent display. But I should mention that if you are looking for a heavy phone that can handle heavy tasks then this is not the right phone. But if you are looking for a smartphone that can handle daily tasks and scrolling on social media then this is the phone for you. With the Itel S23+, you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.