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iTel P38 Pro 4G

iTel P38 Pro 4G
$118
Brand: iTel
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.8 inch HD+ IPS screen
  • Camera Dual 13MP AI camera / 5MP front
  • Memory 2GB RAM with 64GB ROM
  • Platform UNISOC SC9863A CPU / Android 11

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  • 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

This is iTel P38 Pro 4G model. It is the higher version to the standard P38, and the direct successor to the P37 Pro of last year. The unit has better CPU, refreshed design, larger battery capacity, and most importantly, it support 4G LTE network, which is absents on the vanilla version. From the front, you are getting a 6.8-inches IPS screen with 720 x 1640 pixels resolution, with a waterdrop display notch.

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Powering the P38 Pro is an octa-core UNISOC SC9863A CPU, clocked at 1.6GHz. The Chipset has PowerVR GE8322 GPU, and backed by 2GB (+2GB Memory Fusion) RAM and a 64-Gigs of built-in storage. There is also a space for external SD-card should you runs out of memory.

As for the optics, there are two rear lenses on the iTel P38 Pro. Of these two lenses, the primary snapper is a 13-megapixel lens, while the secondary lens is a QVGA AI depth sensor. There is a single LED flash on the rear while a single 5-megapixel selfie snapper is used on the front.

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The phone is painted in Night Black, Ocean Blue and Mint Green colors, and offer Google Android 11 (Go Edition) out of the box. Unlike the P37 Pro, the battery power on the P38 Pro is upgraded to 6000mAh battery, and it support 18W fast charging. The table below contains the complete specifications of iTel P38 Pro 4G.

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Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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 ---
Weight ---
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device Glass front / Plastic Body
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 (Nano-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 6.8 inches, (81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1640 pixels, 20:9 ratio (254 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 11 (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. Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A
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. Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
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. PowerVR GE8322

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. 2GB + 64GB
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 128 GB via microSD card

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 13 MP, PDAF
Depth: QVGA AI lens
Camera Features Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 5-megapixel
Camera Features Face Unlock / Face Beauty / HDR
Video Resolution 720p

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below the display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

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 4.1
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, with A-GPS, GLONASS

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 6000mAh battery
Fast Charging Yes, Fast battery charging 18W

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

38 Comments

  1. Why can’t they upgrade their camera for Christ sake same or lower camera all. The time, I’m beginning to lose interest in this itel honestly.

    1. It hasn’t got to that dear. Besides iTel is trying and need to be commended. Remember they have a target audience: those on budget. Lol!

  2. I used to love itel passionately and still using itel, but I’m beginning to loose interest in itel.
    Why don’t itel build their smartphones with front flash? Why don’t itel upgrade in ram size? Why don’t itel improve in camera quality?

  3. I have not used any iTel smartphone before. But having gone through the specs, I wish to key in on this one. I am earnestly waiting to read the best of reviews on this model from you, @ mr Ekpa. Notify me.

      1. Itel is amazing when they present 5000mah believe it …..what’s left is to upgrade and compete well done guys am with you

  4. Well done my dear itel company,
    This is standard, my p36 pro lite is as far as air, battery lasting like stabilizer, I have been waiting for this 6000mah battery plus 18+watt fast charger, 13mp & bigger screen & finally it’s here…….. Sell it in Nigeria fast I can’t wait…… Itel is the most low cost yet stronger phone I av ever seen on Earth,

    1. Yes o, you are right. Since I have been using Android phones only itel gave me rest of mind especially battery strength. I used itel p51, itel p33, and now am going for this one itel p38 pro

  5. Please has it started retailing in Nigeria yet or when would it start
    And hoping for a full unboxing and review video soonest, thanks.

  6. Itel is a dumb phone and it will continue to be a dumb phone until they upgrade

    Imagine 64gb 2gb ram what nonsense is that?

  7. Please you people should upgrade in all aspects, how can I be using phone that has 2gb ram @ p37 and now want to buy a higher phone that still has the same ram? Who dose that? Itel is a good product I most recommend that ,but we need some upgrades

  8. YOU GUYS ARE GETTING ITEL WRONG, ITEL HAS A TARGET MARKET WHICH IS THOSE ON TIGHT BUYET. BUT ITEL STILL TRY TO MAKE THEIR DEVICE COMPETE WITH THE TREND… THIS P38-PRO HAS 2GB RAM PLUS 2GB RAM FUSION, 2GB RAM FUSION MEANS THAT YOU CAN TURN 2GB OUT FROM THE 64GB ROM TO 2GB RAM… SO 2GB RAM + 2GB RAM/MEOMORY FUSION MEANS 4GB RAM………… MY ITEL COMPANY WELL DONE

    1. On point,people lose the concept of a target market.I use an S16pro,pretty affordable yet delivering!!

  9. Uhh.. finally
    I have been waiting for this P38 pro .
    I love ITEL so much
    I want to change my ITEL A56 to P38 pro
    Can’t wait for it to be released……

  10. I’m Always Using Itel Phone But Always They Are Producing New With Out Upgraded The Camera And Ram Why?

  11. I just bought it on Friday 22/July 2022 I love it but what I notice since then is I never experience 4g network on it always 3g
    And I have check the settings and it’s on 4g auto
    I even went to MTN office to upgrade my sim card but what I experienced is 3g

  12. As long as the Giga RAM doesn’t exceed 2 , It is still very useless…
    Can’t you just upgrade from 2GB RAM to at least 4 GB RAM and the GHz from 1. 3GHz to maybe 2.5GHz and see if people won’t rush your product….

    For now, it’s still useless…

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