itel S15 (Android Go Edition phone) and S15 Pro (Android 9 smartphones)

Itel S15 Pro is an Android 9 Pie smartphone announced in June 2019. It features a 6.1″ display and has a 16MP selfie camera. At the back is an 8MP dual camera. The S15 is an Android Go Edition phone.

The S15 is made in full partnership with Google and runs Android Pie, Go Edition. It features Google Go apps, including the new Gallery Go.

Itel S15 Pro Specs and Features

Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 40(2300) / 41(2500). S15 model has only 2G and 3G connectivity.
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 9 Pie (S15 Pro). S15 Pro runs Android 9 Pie Go Edition.

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 56.7 x 74.7 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 153g
• Display: 6.1 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels HD+, IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch.
• Colours: Black. Blue.
• Physical Build: Plastic.

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Quad-core
• Processor Name: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E
• Graphics Processor:  ARM Mali
• RAM: 2 GB (S15 model has 1 GB)
• Internal Storage: 32 GB (S15 model has 16 GB)
• External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Camera: 8MP + 8MP dual lens, f2.2 Aperture, LED flash, video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 16MP, f2.0 Aperture, AI Face Beauty 3.0, video capture.

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: No.
• Proximity Sensor: No.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: No.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS.
• USB: microUSB v2.0; USB-OTG
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 4000 mAh (S15 has 3000mAh)
• Battery Charging: 5V/1A Standard Charging
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Announced: July 2019.
• Market Availability: August 25, 2019

• Price: To be announced, but rumours say the S15 costs 22K,₦25,000, while the S15 Pro goes for ₦29,000.