- DroidAfrica
- Gadgets
- iTel
- iTel A33
iTel A33
-
Display: 5.0 inch 480 x 854 pixels WVGA display
-
Camera: 5 MP Back / 2 MP front
-
Memory: 1GB RAM / 8GB ROM
-
Platform: MT6580 CPU / Android 8.1
The iTel A33 is a very basic featured packed, yet affordable smartphone from iTel. The device is similar to the iTel A16 Plus, except for the presence of a rear fingerprint scanner, which iTel claims can perform 8 functions on the smartphone.
Specification wise, the device features a 5-inch display with a screen resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and runs on Android v8.1 (Oreo: Go Edition). Powering the device is a Quad core, 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6580A processor paired with 1 GB of RAM and an expandable 8GB internal storage.
The camera department includes a 5 MP main camera and a 2 MP front facing shooter, with a single LED flash on both side. You get a 2200 mAh battery, support for dual 3G SIMs, Bluetooth 4.0 and the aforementioned Android 8.1 (Oroe, Go Edition).
The detailed specifications and silent features of the iTel A33 are fully itemized in the table below.
iTel A33 Full Specs and Features
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 | Does not have support for 4G LTE network |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2019, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, March |
BODY
| Dimensions | 136.7 x 68 x 8.3 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 123 g (4.02 oz) |
| Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device | Plastic |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (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 <strong>Display Technology => </strong> 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 | 5 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~73.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~219 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> 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 <strong>Chipset</strong> 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. | Mediatek MT6580 |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (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 <strong>GPU</strong> (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. | Mali-400MP2 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (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. | 1 GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> 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 | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel main camera |
| Camera Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, PDAF, HDR |
| Video Resolution | 720p |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 2-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 <strong>Bluetooth</strong> 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 <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> 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 <strong>NFC</strong> (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 <strong>GPS</strong> 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 2200 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (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 <strong>Talk Time</strong> 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 <strong>Sensors</strong> 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Champagne Gold, City Blue, Piano Black |
| Java Support <strong>Java</strong> 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 |
Latest iTel Phones
iTel A33 User Reviews and Opinions
LEAVE A REPLY
I purchased an itel A33 android phone some few days ago and If I want send a message, the phone does not display the keyboard on the screen. What can be done to rectify this?
I’d like to buy this phone, but, I’d like to know, does the phone have screen cast feature or screen mirroring?
Comment:my friend, please think of purchasing another phone, the battery itself last for less than 12 hours, prefer tecno or infinix, thank me later
I bought the phone some weeks ago and I can not check any PDF document sent to me on it. Secondly, I cannot screenshot on it. This is making me sad. Please, I need urgent attention to all these. Thank you.
Hello Tope, am a user like you, i also bought the phone though on different platform. It truely doesn’t open PDF docs but the screen shot feature works. To screen shot, press the volume down and power button together and to screen record, press the volume up and power button. It works
Hello Ola, I am also a user. Based on your advice about the screen record feature, I tried to record my activities too. Although the screen record feature worked, it only recorded the video, not the audio. Please, is this how this feature works, or is it a problem limited to my phone only? Thanks
You need a pdf reader or wps office for that
I dont kno too
Pls am also the user of this product, why does it get hot fast when running on data?and again it will be showing security warning that temperature is too hot that shut down the phone and automatically it will shut down. Pls what can I do I just bought the phone about 2months ago.pls what should I do.
I HAVE THE PHONE ,IT GOES OF OCCASIONALLY,”TEMPERATURE HIGH” WITH THAT DISPLAY.IT HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING.WHAT CAN I DO?
I am loving ItelA33 Phone
A33 is d best phone v ever use l enjoiyed it . everything about it is perfect
Good edition
Hi am also user of this phone and the play store does’nt work… Even google account too
Pls all my incoming message is not making sounds pls help
From my screen the icona telephone disappeared how can I took back?
My phone goes off automatically, tempreture too high this is time consuming. Kindly help
Pls how can one screen record with sound or is it not possible?
Pls let me know as soon as you can. Thanks
Guy what is happening with the phone
I just want to by the phone this weekend but since I’ve see all ur comments I don’t think I will buy it again thanks you guy bye for now
Comment:my friend, please think of purchasing another phone, the battery itself last for less than 12 hours, prefer tecno or infinix, thank me later
HI JUST BUY THE PHONE YESERDAY BUT I RELIZE THE APP ON THE SCREEN IS NOT GENUE
I DONT LIKE IT BYE
Hi, my itel a33 records my conversation by I don’t know where to search out and listen to the recorded phone conversation pls I nid advise,tnx.
I can’t fine trash folder in my A33, what do I do? Please
Google account and playstore not working at all
Why not try resetting the phone?
When is the screen and touch will be out?
How do I switch on the notification accessibility?
Most awful phone I’ve ever used. It should be sold for 1$. Incomining calls, phone goes blank and no where to click to restore back and answer phone. Throwing the pjone away cos it’s not useful. Atel is cancelled for life!
It’s the worst smart phone I have ever used
1.It’s connected to wifi but no internet access .I have tried every solution I can but noting changes
2.I can’t connect and send file using bluetooth
3.I can’t send or receive file using xender too
Any one help me please specially issue 1
Wow… This is serious.
1. Did you buy the device new?
2. When did you bought it?
3. Have you tried reseting the phone?
Hello, please help me do away with privacy protection password. I have tried resetting my phone several times but in vain….
If you need help, like or comment one of our videos on YouTube: “King Kenni Studio”
The phone seems not to be computer friendly. I connected the phone to my PC through a USB Cord but it’s internal storage and SD storage is not visible on my PC. I couldn’t print my document on the phone until I borrowed another person’s phone to solve my problem. Is there solution for this?
Ensure to select MTP or File transfer from the connection options in your notification drawer after plugin your USB to your PC
Please how do I change font.
Comment:why does my musics just disappear and appear just like ?
this time they ain’t appearing any more .
I bought this phone less than a week and it stopped charging. It keeps saying temperature is too low anytime I want to charge. Any help to rectify my problem?
I bought this phone last week but it has poor Network all the time, again it browse so weak
worst phone ever. i wouldn’t recommend anyone to buy this phone. not ideal if you stay in hot areas, the phone is soo temperature sensitive and doesn’t work on hot days
Thanks for your advice I was planning to get an itel A33
Those this phone has fast Internet connection
Does itel A33 strong
Is the battery strong?
Why does it write temperature is high when I have not even finished what I am doing. And the screen record does not even record audio
Hello Daniel…Your phone is having temperature issues. Try reducing some apps that runs in the background!