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itel brand repositioning and product expansion

Overview

itel is attempting to shift its brand perception from a strictly budget-focused manufacturer to a provider of higher-quality hardware. The company aims to demonstrate that its accessible price points do not require compromises in performance, durability, or software experience.

As part of this strategy, itel has introduced devices with improved specifications, such as the CITY 100, which features enhanced displays and battery life. This effort continued with the launch of the A300C in India, a rugged smartphone featuring military-grade certification, an octa-core chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery, targeting value-seeking consumers who require durability.

The A300C, priced at approximately ₹10,999, features a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Unisoc T7100 octa-core chipset. The device includes 4GB of physical RAM, expandable up to 12GB via virtual memory, and 64GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 16 (Go Edition) and holds MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification for durability, having passed US military-standard drop testing, though it lacks official dust or water resistance ratings. Additional hardware includes an 18W charging capability via USB Type-C, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Entities

itel · Unisoc · Google · Transsion · Honor

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    itel launches A300C smartphone with 6,000mAh battery

    itel launched the A300C smartphone in India, featuring a 6,000mAh battery, 4GB RAM, and MIL-STD-810H durability certification for approximately ₹10,999.

  2. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    itel launches A300C rugged budget smartphone in India

    itel has launched the A300C budget smartphone in India, featuring a 6,000mAh battery, 90Hz display, and military-grade durability for approximately Rs 10,999.

  3. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    itel seeks to overcome budget brand reputation

    itel is working to shift consumer perception from being solely a budget brand to a provider of high-quality, accessible smartphones with improved technical specifications.

Sources

cnbcindonesia.com · digiatech.com · gadgetnews.net · gsmarena.com · kamer-android.com · latestly.com · presse-citron.net · tech-ish.com · techfars.com · thetechoutlook.com

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