itel P65

The itel P65 (released August 2024) is a budget-friendly smartphone with a distinct "Cyber" aesthetic. It is marketed toward casual gamers and power users who need extended battery life and a high-speed display without a high price tag.

Core Highlights

• Unique Battery Solution: The phone features a 5,000 mAh internal battery but stands out by including a free 2,400 mAh charging case in the box. This provides a total of 7,400 mAh of power, which itel claims can support up to 3 days of light use. It supports 18W Type-C fast charging and "Bypass Charging" for cooler gaming.

   

• High-Speed Display: Equipped with a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen that boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. This makes for very smooth scrolling and more responsive controls during gaming.

   

• "Cyber" Design: Features a futuristic, straight-edge design available in colors like Cyber Titanium, Cyber Blaze, and Cyber Black. It includes a "FlexButton" that can be customized to instantly open your favorite apps or features.

   

• Performance: Powered by the Unisoc T615 (12nm) octa-core chipset. It is available in multiple configurations, typically offering 128GB of storage and up to 12GB of RAM (6GB physical + 6GB virtual "Memory Fusion").

   

• Camera: Headlined by a 50MP Ultra-clear main camera with features like Super Night Mode and "Magic Sky-change." On the front, it has an 8MP selfie camera housed in a punch-hole with a "Dynamic Bar" for notifications.

   

• Additional Features: Includes an under-display or side-mounted fingerprint sensor (varies by region), an IR Blaster, and runs on Android 14 (itel OS 14).