Itel A16 is one the latest members of the A-series family though the A32F was a close to mid-range vote that still rules with drops of more popularity than the smartphone for everyone dubbed device. We’ve been in company of the Itel A16 and we have a pile of reasons to brace one of the most affordable smartphones on the market, not forgetting the low lights of opting to this lane.
Given the fact that Itel’s A16 is an affordable release with only a few features separating it from its A32F brother, it’s specifications play in the Android Go lane and here is a taste of those piled to the UGX 180,000 priced smartphone will get.
- Network: 2G – Yes, 3G – Yes, 4G – N/a
- Operating System: Android 8.1, Oreo (GO Edition)
- Processor / GPU: 1.3 GHz Quad Core Cortex A53 / Mali 400
- Display / Resolution: 5.0 Inches / 800 x 480 pixel
- RAM: 512 MB
- Internal / External Memory: 8 GB / Expandable by up to 32 GB
- Camera: Back / Rear (5 MP), Front (2 MP)
- Battery Capacity: 2050 mAh Li-Ion
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light, Compass
- Price: UGX 180,000
Itel A16 ships in a single camera with an LED flash to test the depth of photography on an Android Go powered device
Itel A16 quick review, our experience with the smartphone
A core similarity between low tier smartphones is the capability to perform on low resources, we’ve had the A16 for 2 good weeks and its results are impressive as compared to phones sharing the same price tag. With Android Go shipped to the device, we had a flat out approach to prove whether this is one of those optimized for efficiency phones or formidable to the trend.
Fortunately, the Itel A16 is one feature to smartphone companion as its slogan stretches the message loud “Smartphone for everyone” that performs beyond expectations. By first impressions, the design is scarely of what the device holds as it misses a fingerprint sensor contrary to our previous A32F experience, though the fantastic inbuilt navigation buttons layout plus sleek size prove a sense of style for a starter smartphone it is.
Amidst all odds, the sleek design excited us though the performance surely lacked with sluggish apps still present on the device, for instance, if you’re to run bulk apps or games, then this is not your kind of smartphone you can have. However, for first-time owners or simply your feature phone replacement, the A16 is a gateway to the smartphone world with a clear Android Go flag lifted up high.
Price and where to buy
A brand new Itel A16 smartphone is priced at UGX 180,000 and is available at major itel branded shops around the country.
