Itel P55 Plus Specs, Price, and Best Deals

Itel P55 Plus is the newest of the iTel P series of budget-friendly smartphones including the Itel P55, the Itel P55+, the Itel P55T, and the Itel P55 5G. The P55 Plus which is the high-end of the series packed the topmost feature of the four models in the series. It has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1610 pixels, a triple-camera setup with a 5000mAh battery, and a lightning-fast 45W charging capability. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T606 processor and has 8GB of RAM. It comes with 128GB of storage, and there is a microSD card slot for expansion.

Design and Display

The Itel P55 Plus boasts a sleek and modern design that’s both stylish and functional. The body is made of plastic, giving it a lightweight feel. It measures only 8.0 mm in thickness and weighs 187 g.

Additionally, the itel P55+ has a large 6.6-inch screen surrounded by slightly thin bezels for immersive viewing. This Itel device also features a punch-hole screen at the top that houses the front-facing camera.  There is a Dynamic Bar, which is similar to the Dynamic Island feature in the latest iPhones like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, that allows you to quickly check your battery status, incoming calls, and unlocking status.

Meanwhile, the android phone features a vibrant display with IPS LCD technology and a high refresh rate of 90Hz, providing a smooth and responsive user experience. The generous screen size of 6.6 inches, equivalent to 104.6 square centimeters, ensures an immersive viewing experience. The display resolution stands at 720 x 1612 pixels, delivering a cinematic 20:9 aspect ratio.

Furthermore, with a pixel density of approximately 267 pixels per inch (ppi), users can expect sharp and detailed visuals on the Itel P55+ display. Whether watching videos, browsing content, or interacting with applications, this device offers an engaging and visually pleasing display.

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On the back, the phone has two large circular camera frames hosting the 50-megapixel camera along with an AI camera and a flash LED accompanying it.

For connectivity, the Itel P55 Plus has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button on the right side along with the volume rockers. While the bottom edge has the headphone jack, USB-C charging port, and speaker grille line.

Camera

The Itel P55 Plus is equipped with a powerful camera setup to capture your moments with clarity and detail. The primary camera boasts an impressive 50 MP lens, ensuring high-resolution and sharp images. Additionally, there is a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens with AI capabilities, enhancing the overall photography experience.

The main camera also has Quad Pixel technology that delivers a 12.5 MP output. This impacted the image quality, and daylight shot range.

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The camera features Dual-LED flash for well-lit photos and supports panorama mode, providing a wider field of view. Video recording is a versatile option, allowing you to capture various moments seamlessly.

On the front, the Itel P55+ features a Single 8 MP selfie camera. The camera interface is user-friendly, following the familiar design seen in most Itel smartphones running Android 13. It includes convenient options such as zoom, flash, timer, aspect ratio, filters, and more. The camera offers a variety of modes, including Short Video, Video, Photo, Beauty, Portrait, Super Night, Ultra HD, AR Shot, Pro mode, Panorama, Time-lapse, and HDR.

The 8 MP front camera performs well in daylight conditions, and the flash feature comes in handy for low-light scenarios. Overall, the Itel P55 Plus offers a comprehensive camera system with various features to cater to different photography needs.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Itel P55 Plus is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, built on a 12nm process, ensuring efficient performance and power management. The octa-core CPU configuration consists of 2 Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores also running at 1.6 GHz. This setup provides a balance between power and efficiency, catering to various tasks seamlessly. It is also coupled with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU that enhances graphics performance, delivering a smooth visual experience.

In terms of memory, the Itel P55+ offers versatile options. It comes with a microSDXC card slot, allowing for storage expansion. The internal storage options include 128GB with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM, as well as a 256GB variant with 8GB of RAM. The models with 8GB RAM offers up to 16GB of virtual RAM, which you can add up to 8GB of virtual RAM in the models with 4GB RAM. The 256GB variant features UFS 2.2 technology, which outperforms eMMC 5.1 commonly found in similar devices, ensuring faster data transfer speeds.

You also get the Android 13 OS pre-installed with Itel’s custom interface on top. The user-friendly interface makes functionality easier, it introduced innovative features including the dynamic bar making it easy to better access some functions.

The dual SIM phone is also equipped with a 5000mAh (typical) built-in battery, delivering a commendable battery life that easily lasts a whole day even under heavy use with 4G enabled and multimedia consumption.

Additionally, it supports 45W fast charging, outperforming other phones in its range. According to iTel the device takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach 50% and around 1 hour and 15 minutes for a full 100% charge using the bundled charger.

The 4G device also offers versatile charging options, including Hyper Charge for faster charging with increased heat, Smart Charge for automatic speed adjustment, and Low Temperature Charge, which slows down charging but extends the battery lifespan. This comprehensive charging capability enhances the user experience and ensures reliable power management.

For connectivity options, the phone supports a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS + GLONASS,  NFC and USB type C for easy sharing and connections.

Itel P55 Plus Price and Availability

The Itel P55 Plus price in Nigeria starts at ₦150,000. The Itel P55 Plus price starts at between $110 / GHS. 1,399. / ₹ 9,999.