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iTel P33 Plus

iTel P33 Plus
$83
Brand: iTel
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.0 inch 720 x 1440 pixels FullView display
  • Camera 8 + 0.8 MP Back / 5 MP front
  • Memory 1GB + 16 GB
  • Platform UniSoC SC7731E / Android 8.1

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

The iTel P33 Plus is the higher variant of the recently announced iTel P33 mobile phones. So in what areas is the P33 Plus actually higher than the standard P33? In display estate, and in the battery capacity. While the standard P33 has 5.5-inch Display and a 4000mAh battery, the P33 Plus comes in a larger 6.0 inches display, and a large 5000mah.

So specs wise, and aside the two differences between the iTel P33 and the P33 Plus stated above, all other specifications remains the same. The processor is same Spreadtrum SC7731E along with ARM Mali T820 MP1, 1GB of RAM and an expandable 16GB internal storage.

Camera department on the iTel  P33 includes a dual rear-mounted camera sensors, combining an 8 MP Main sensor and a 0.8 megapixel secondary sensor. At the front, you are getting a 5 megapixel sensor along with a single LED flash.

The iTel P33 Plus also comes with AI features like Bokeh and FaceID as seen on it little brother. The fingerprint sensor at the back is also able to unlock your phone along with seven (7) other forms, like photo shooting, calling taking among others.

The full specifications and silent features of iTel P33 Plus are detailed in the specs tabe below..

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 1900
4G Network Bands No support for 4G LTE network
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries -
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Status Released and Available

BODY

Dimensions 158.7 x 74 x 9.3 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
Weight 133 g (4.02 oz)
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device Plastic
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~73.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~272 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 8.1 (Oreo, Go Edition)
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. ARM Mali T820 MP1

MEMORY

RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 1GB + 16GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes, up to 32 GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) 5 + 5 -megapixel main camera
Camera Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, PDAF, HDR
Video Resolution 720p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 5-megapixel
Camera Features Face Unlock, Face Beauty, HDR
Video Resolution VGA

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Back
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
Sound Enhancements None

CONNECTIVITY

USB Micro USB 2.0
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes
FM Radio Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
Fast Charging No
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 39 hours
Stand-by Up to 700 hours
Music Play Up to 55 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box Charging Brick / USB cable

User Reviews and Opinions

105 Comments

  1. The gadget is superb only it does not support 4g Lite. I wonder when Itel will manufacture such phones.

      1. Good day sir, the p33 plus I bought yesterday look very fake. The color are dull, the speed slow, why is it so. I used itel S11 and I enjoyed that thinking this will give me more Joy but opposite is the case.

      2. I have done it, how to upload it to you now is my problem. How do I get it to you through the uploading

      3. Good day sir, thanks so much for your generous heart to help. But this phone doesn’t have that bottom.if you are on WhatsApp send me the details let me use WhatsApp to upload it to you

      4. Roland… The button to upload your screen shot is on our website, not on your phone. When you finish typing your reply, you will notice a little camera icon, just above the ‘Post Comment’ button. Touch that icon, and you’ll get options to upload your images. Alternatively, you send the screenshot to me via the contact us page. https://www.droidafrica.net/contact-us/

      5. Sir, from the screenshot you sent. The device is original. For the slowness, try reducing your apps, remember it 1GB RAM phone. As for the color reproduction, I have little to say. I had wanted to review the P33, but the screen was poor on first sight, so I got discouraged. Perhaps it the issue with all itel P33-series, including the P33 Plus.

        Please, anyone with iTel P33 or P33 plus should say something about the screen. Thanks.

      6. Alright Mr. Droid, thanks for your help. Let me use it like that for now. God bless you.

  2. I bought itel p32 about 5months ago and the phone just shut down. It’s not working anymore even after servicing it with a qualified repairer. The phone just shut down unexpected and it’s no more turning on. What do I do?

  3. Good day,can I get this phone -itel P33 Plus to purchase from Droid Africa?
    I learnt it is only 22,000 Naira only from your end,if otherwise please let me know.
    Thanks.

  4. Please my itell p33 plus just showed me privacy security password please help me out how I can open it have tried all the numbers like 1234,123456,12345678,000000 please help me

  5. Does itel p33 plus has speaker problem cus since I bought the phone for like a week now weneva I make calls the receiver at d other end always complain dt their words echoes back to Dem twice

    1. From all these comments, I prefer using my p32 cos I haven’t encounter any challenges since months.

  6. hello, i bought itel p33 plus,but could not find 32gb memory card inside but only find the free case,pls help

  7. Hope the phone is not somehow slow? I know itel for something, they lie when it comes to Ram and battery

  8. Should increase the memory of the phone to @ least 32 gb and should be expandable to 256gb sd card

  9. I am using itel p33 plus and I am enjoying it so bad at first I thought itel P33plus is not a good phone not until I was persuaded to buy it and after I bought it I never regret that I bought it kudos to itel anyone interested in buying it is a very good phone I swear down

  10. Dear Droid. Kindly explain how to upgrade the itel P33+ to a 3g or possibly 4g compliant. The 2 g is so slow for my internet forex operation, rgds

    1. Hello Rose… You are not upgrading. You just need to turn on 3G from your network options in phone setting… Preferably, put your data SIM in SIM slot 1, and change the ‘network type’ to 3G/WCDMA/HSDPA. That’s all.

  11. I can’t use external live wallpapers it is asking for screen preview also can’t access other app like flash on calls anti virus,color flash light etc

  12. Pls why is the price different?
    same phone at different prince at the same place
    pls what is the diffence
    what is the exact amount in nigeria

  13. Just bought mine 2 weeks ago. But my problem with is that d sms characters per page is too small, just 60 characters per page. Please, is there a way reset it cos I’ve tried all I could from d setting but doesn’t work. Kindly help out please.

  14. How do I see the originality of the phone, itel P33+ because there are now more fake phones. Plz help Mr Droid

  15. I bought my Itel P33plus three weeks ago and im having challenges with its storage system. Currently phone storage used is at 3.97GB but its now saying storage space running out. Applications including watsap, messaging and even calling are not working. I bought a 4g memory card but its not reflecting on the phone. Please help

  16. My itel p33 plus don’t have 3G network, is there anything I can do

  17. i have a very big problem with my nd i don’t know what is wrong if u can help me out with it,my phone said it needed update i tried to do that but didn’t work out saying verification problem but the main problem now is anytime i snap with my camera it turns sideways nd it’s freaking me out,any help i will appreciate thanks.

  18. i just brought the phone here in HK and i send it to the Philippines and the problem is Internet doesn’t work in this phone, kindly help please thank you

    1. A lot of factors could be responsible for this. But if mobile calling network is working, but Mobile Data network is not, the best place to start is to ensure that APN settings are correct for the respective mobile carrier being used. Some times, and for some carriers, APN setting must be done manually.

  19. Please my sim port for sim 1 is displaying unknown number whenever I call people please how can I do it to be showing my number instead of unknown number

  20. For an average person person who wants an android phone
    Itel p33 plus is a very excellent phone..my Dad gave me the phone after using it for 3 months….he do complain of slow network speed… but the truth is that the phone has a very slow network speed…… please help me out ☹️….. everything else about the phone is fantastic……. only network problem

  21. Hey,have been using itel p33 for up to a year now and am having problem in switching on the notification access which prevents me from using call show pllllsssssss I need ur help

  22. I hate this phone honestly, when i bought it wasnt showing recent tabs, or it would show only white screens, then i kept it and now my file manager wont display my whatsapp images, and youtube go keeps deleting my videos without requesting, this phone sucks, you better improve your software, people pay money for this and you keep creating shit.. im not the only one who complains..i
    f i keep hearing problems on itel i will sue you!!!

  23. When I charge my itel p33 plus it will show charging but the percentage will not increase.
    Pls what’s wrong?

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