Itel P55 : In today’s busy entry-level smartphone space, Itel has succeeded in filling a hole with decent value at keen pricing. Especially with the release of the P55, the brand takes it up a notch by combining a 5G chip, 90Hz screen and attractive design –– all for a price that seems almost unbelievable. But does the P55 measure up to both the hype and the use in reality?
Let’s get right in and take a look on what this budget option has to offer.
Design and Build: A New Lease of Life for Budget Handsets
Upon holding the Itel P55, it’s clear that this is a more premium device than many in its market. The rear panel has a frosted matte finish that’s excellent at blocking fingerprints, and lends the phone a neat, contemporary appearance. The silver accents and dual lens design on the camera module are small visual touches I enjoy.
Though made of plastic, the P55 is solidly put together. It’s light, feels good in the hand and doesn’t creak or bend —for the price, it’s a handsome thing. The phone comes in a few eye-catching colours like Galaxy Blue and Royal Green that help it exude a youthful and refreshing appeal.
Screen: Big, Smooth, and Easy on the Eyes
Itel P55 features a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display that has a 90Hz refresh rate. This already gives it a leg up on plenty of rivals that are still stuck with bog-standard 60Hz panels.
Smoother scrolling and snappier animations are noticeable as you scroll through social media, or switch between apps.
Although it has a 720×1612-pixel resolution, the screen is sharp enough for normal use. Colors pop, and the screen is bright enough for indoor and regular outdoor use. It’s not going to impress display purists, but at this price point, it’s more than respectable.
Performance: Made for Everyday (and Beyond) Use
Under the hood, the Itel P55 is powered by the Unisoc T606 processor coupled with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Performance is more than enough for all daily tasks—WhatsApp, YouTube, browsing, and a bit of gaming.
Multitasking is shockingly good, thanks to the Memory Fusion feature that lets you use a portion of the storage as a virtual RAM.
Basic games such as Subway Surfers or Free Fire work well, but more demanding titles will make you turn down graphics settings.
What really makes the P55 stand apart is that it comes with 5G support, quite a unique thing in this price range.
That makes it at least a bit future-ready for buyers concentrating on longevity.
Software: Clean and Usable
The phone is powered by Itel OS 13 based on Android 13 (Go Edition). The UI is slick and you won’t get too many unnecessary pre-installed apps that will make things go slow.
It’s straightforward, it’s functional and it’s very much set up for people at the beginner end of the spectrum.
Support and updates won’t be as good as you’d get from a pricier brand, but for this audience, the OS experience feels crafted and efficient.
Camera: Decent for the Price
The phone comes with a 50MP primary rear camera and a secondary AI lens. In daylight photography, results are pretty good – colours are natural, detailing is retained and the shutter response is fast. Portrait mode also does a respectable job with software-based background blur.
Selfies and video calls are fine under good lighting with a 8MP front camera. (Magic isn’t happening in low light — there’s visible noise and a lack of detail — but for casual social-media sharing, it’s fine.)
Battery Life: All-Day Power
The Itel P55 is fueled by a 5000mAh battery that easily takes you through the day with average usage. Its battery won’t die quickly even if you spend all day with streaming, calls and browsing, and with 18W fast charging you can give it a top-up in about 90 minutes.
Pros:
Sleek and premium matte finish design
90Hz display is buttery smooth in a budget phone
Affordable 5G support
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All-day battery life And super fast-charging express.
Pure Android 13 Go Edition software OS
Cons:
HD+ resolution, not Full HD
Average low light camera performance
Unisoc processor is not really made for heavy gaming.
No water or dust resistance IP rating
Uncertainty of the software update cycle
Itel P55 Verdict: Not Just Another Budget Phone
Expect more, the Itel P55 does much more than a budget phone. That comes with a slick display, solid performance, 5G, and decent cameras all in a stylish design.
It’s not without its limitations, but it strikes the right balance for users who want both solid basics and a little something more without spending a fortune.
If you are in the market for a starter smartphone, or a backup phone that offers the recently demanded essentials, the P55 is worth the long, hard look.
