Itel P55 5G Review: Power Series Phone at Around 10000 BDT

February 29, 2024, 12:37 PM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- February 29, 2024, 12:37 PM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- February 29, 2024, 12:54 PM

Itel P55 5G

Itel Power 55 5G smartphone promises to redefine 5G network support at an unbeatable price point. This power series phone emerges as one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the market, democratizing high-speed connectivity for a wider audience. If you are looking for a 5G phone for around 10000 BDT, don’t miss it. Let’s take a look into the pros, cons, and price of Itel P55 5G in Bangladesh.

Key Features and Specs of Itel Power 55 5G

Design

Itel’s redesigned Power series, the latest with the title of “Itel P55”, shapes and sets itself apart from its peer series by introducing a more contemporary aesthetic and using quality materials like premium plastic embossed with a standard matte finish.

Even with a thickness of 8.4mm, the phone manages to be slender and lightweight providing a comfortable grip with tactile buttons. The bottom frame hosts essential ports, while the top remains unadorned, contributing to its streamlined profile. With a single-speaker configuration delivering crisp sound and clear voice calls, the Itel Power 55 stands as a testament to both style and functionality.

The rear panel brings the elegance of a premium phone, offering a user-oriented design that hides fingerprints effectively. The camera module implements a design that doesn’t fall far from the one that its predecessors used, as all the cameras still use concentric rings as their housing, which is also adapted in the P55T model.

A regular LED light, located on the right side of the phone, provides additional utility and support to the selfie camera. Though not so bright, the right-side LED can become an emergency proxy torch light.

The Itel P55 phones come in different colors like Aurora Blue, Moonlit Black, and Brilliant Gold. In terms of body design features, the phone uses an ergonomic design blueprint. The usual features are all there not introducing anything too unique, for instance, users will get a triple-slot tray for dual Nano SIM cards and a microSD slot, facilitating storage expansion.

Display

The Itel Power 55 houses a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS display that sports a resolution of 720 by 1612 pixels and a pixel density of 267 PPI. The display offers users the choice between a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a smoother 90Hz option, with the added convenience of an Auto-switch Refresh Rate feature for optimized battery usage.

The bezel around the display is consistent, while the chin can feel a bit larger. The display has a punch hole housing a front camera and a central audio speaker on the top of the frame.

P55 has introduced one key detail to its display- the adaptive brightness functionality, a feature unavailable to the phone’s ancestor series that lets users adjust the brightness of the screen depending on the surrounding lighting.

Another feature named dynamic bar support adds a stylish flair to notifications, even without interactive functionality, contributing to an overall polished design aesthetic.

Though Itel doesn’t provide any screen protective solution to the phone, it has added numerous other features to compensate. Most of these features are to enhance the customizability of the display according to the necessity and desire.

Cameras

The Itel P55 boasts a dual-camera setup at the back, featuring a 50 MP primary camera alongside a 0.08 MP camera, delivering a satisfactory performance considering its price tag.

The front camera, an 8MP shooter housed within a punch-hole cutout, surprises with its ability to capture detailed selfies, albeit with occasional challenges in edge detection.

Both front and rear cameras support Ai features, automatically enhancing images with various effects. Despite its budget-friendly nature, the camera setup performs decently in well-lit conditions, though it struggles with noise in low-light scenarios.

The inclusion of an LED flash on both front and rear cameras adds versatility, while the AI scene detection impresses with its accuracy.

Software

The Itel Power 55 runs on Android 13-based Itel OS 13 which has introduced a few updates in an attempt to provide a better user experience. In a few cases, the attempt seems to fail as some features deviate from the usual Stock Android appearances and experience.

However, the navigation seems just fine with a standard home screen setup and an app drawer. Noteworthy features include a quick access panel for frequently used apps and utilities, alongside specialized applications like the itel Dialer with advanced functionalities such as flash for calls and automatic call recording. All together, the software delivers a seamless performance without any noticeable lag, ensuring a satisfying user experience.

Performance

Itel P55 shows a decent performance while handling daily tasks and gaming. Its octa-core processor equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) chipset is partnered with a Mali-G57 GPU. It can run apps and software smoothly and delivers satisfactory performance for browsing, social media usage, email management, and multimedia consumption.

The device maintains stability without freezing or getting into hanging issues during regular activities. While not specifically tailored for heavy gaming, it handles low-resource games capably, although prolonged gaming sessions may lead to a slight warming of the device.

The standout feature is its MemFusion technology, particularly evident in resource-intensive gaming scenarios, where it enhances multitasking and overall performance. The side-mounted fingerprint reader proves swift and responsive, offering convenient security measures.

However, the absence of Widevine L1 certification restricts HD content streaming on certain platforms. Overall, the Itel Power 55 provides reliable performance for daily use, with notable enhancements in multitasking and gaming experiences.

Battery and Charging

Users will get a robust 5,000mAh lithium-polymer battery with the Itel P55. It supports 18W fast charging, exhibiting decent charging speeds during testing. It takes almost 2 hours and 43 minutes to reach a full charge from 0 to 100 percent, achieving a 50% charge in 62 minutes and 70% in around 88 minutes.

Throughout a typical day of usage involving various tasks such as browsing, using social media, calling, and consuming multimedia, the battery held up well, with approximately 18% remaining by day's end.

Pros and Cons of Itel Power 55

Pros of Itel P55

- Sleek and contemporary design
- AI features for enhanced photography
- Smooth performance for daily tasks
- MemFusion technology improves multitasking and gaming experiences
- Decent battery life.

Cons of Itel Power 55 5G

- Lack of Widevine L1 certification restricts HD content streaming
Occasional challenges in edge detection for selfies
Limited availability of screen protective solutions
Slight warming during prolonged gaming sessions.

Price of Itel P55 5G

The Itel Power 55 is available in two variants: the 4GB/128GB model priced at INR 7,499 or BDT 9,929 and the 8GB/128GB model at INR 8,999 or BDT 11,915. However, the prices may vary depending on dealers.

Conclusion

The Itel P55 5G emerges as a reliable budget-friendly 5G smartphone, boasting a user-friendly design, standard performance, and acceptable camera capabilities. The device delivers smooth performance for daily tasks. Despite minor drawbacks such as the absence of Widevine L1 certification, the Itel Power 55 impresses with its overall reliability, making it a compelling choice in its price range.