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itel S18

Launched October 2022

Overview

Strengths

  • Storage is expandable.
  • It has Dual SIM and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Weak points

  • Its 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage limit the available memory.
  • The 8 MP rear camera is among the weakest of its time and lacks optical image stabilization.
  • Connectivity is among the weakest of its time; it includes Bluetooth 4.2 and microUSB.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px
Design
76.3 mm164.6 mm8.7 mm
Performance
Unisoc SC9863AOcta-Core2 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
8 Mpx0.08 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

itel S18 technical sheet

The itel S18 is for people looking for a basic Android phone who can accept limited memory as its main trade-off: it has 2 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. Storage is expandable, but RAM remains at 2 GB. Its processor is an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A.

The 6.6″ IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 × 1612 px and 267 ppi. The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports 10 W charging, slower than on most phones of its time. The phone includes Android 11, Dual SIM and a 3.5 mm audio jack; it also uses microUSB and Bluetooth 4.2.

The 8 MP rear camera is among the weakest of its time and lacks optical image stabilization. The front camera is also 8 MP. Those limits matter to anyone prioritizing a capable camera, advanced connectivity or generous built-in memory; expandable storage and the audio jack offer practical options in turn. The itel S18 is best suited as a basic phone for calls, messaging and simple tasks, provided that its 2 GB of RAM and modest camera fit the intended use.

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc SC9863A
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
IMG8322
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
164
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
725
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Mint Green, Silver, Black
Body Thickness
8.7 mm
Body Width
76.3 mm
Body Height
164.6 mm
Usable Surface
104.6 %
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
267 ppi
Display Features
IPS LCD, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0
USB Version
microUSB
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Bluetooth

S18

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p video recording, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Optical Zoom
0 x
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p video recording, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
2

Rear macro camera

Resolution
0.08 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
0.08 Mpx
3

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx

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