Itel P38 Review

Itel P38 is the successor of the Itel P37. Compared to the P37, this Itel phone features a slightly bigger display and fast charging. Like the P37 it offers 3G internet with no 4G LTE support. For 4G support consider the Itel P38 Pro instead. Itel P38 features a 6.6-inch display, an 8MP dual rear camera, and a 5000 mAh battery with fast charging.

Where to Buy Itel P38

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers

iTel P38 Key Specs and Features

• 6.6-inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels
• Android 11 (Go Edition)
• UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E (32nm) Quad-core Processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB Built-in Storage up to 64GB Memory Card
• 8 MP + QVGA AI Dual Rear Camera
• 5 MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Scanner (Rear Mounted)
• Face Unlock
• 3G Support
• 15W Fast Charging Capacity
• 5000 mAh Non-Removable Li-ion Battery

Design, Display, and Camera

Itel P38 features a plastic body with a relatively slim profile. It comes in eye-catching colors of Galaxy Blue, Spruce Green, and Nebula Black.

A 6.6-inch display with 720 x 1612 pixels resolution is provided on the front with a V-cutout for the front facing 5 megapixels camera. The front camera also supports face unlock.

On the back, you get three vertically aligned rings, two of which houses the dual camera and the other LED flash. The rear camera comprises of an 8 megapixels lens paired with a QVGA bokeh AI sensor. Both cameras can record 720p HD videos.

A fingerprint sensor is provided on the back for providing security for locking and unlocking the phone.

Hardware and Software

The Itel P38 is a modest smartphone offering entry level performance. It retains the same UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E chipset found in the P37. This is also the same chipset we saw in the duo of the Itel A58 and A58 Pro as well as the Tecno Pop 6 Go.

The chipset features a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. It powered by Android 11 (Go Edition). The cheap android phone offers 2GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage. You can expand storage by up to 64GB via a memory card slot.

Itel P38 sports a 5000 mAh battery. The battery stamina is okay with up to 26 hours talktime and up to 10 hours video playback time. Unlike its predecessor the smartphone features fast charging, thanks to the 1

Connectivity

The android phone has dual SIMs with a 3G support on both SIM slots. It does not support 4G LTE, go for the Itel P38 Pro if you want 4G connectivity. The smartphone supports for FM radio, Bluetooth, and micro USB. You will get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

Itel P38 Price and Availability

Itel P38 price in Nigeria starts at around 46,500 Naira. The Itel P38 costs around  9,800 KES in Kenya and 450 GHC in Ghana.

The P38 was launched and became available for purchase in May 2022.

iTel P38 Specs

Here are a few specs of the iTel P38:

General Features

• Platform: Android 11 (Go Edition)
• Processor: UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm)
• GPU: ARM Mali T820 MP1
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Colours: Spruce Green, Galaxy Blue, Nebula Blue
• Dimension: –
• Weight: –
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
• SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

• Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels
• Screen Protection: Yes
• Foldable Display: No

Camera

• Rear Camera: 8 MP + QVGA (depth), AI Dual Rear Cameras, 720p@30fps
• Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, HDR, Panorama
• Front Camera: 5MP Camera, 720p, HDR

Storage

• Built-in Storage: 32GB
• Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 64 GB via microSD card
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

• 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
• 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
• 4G LTE: No
• 5G: No

Internet & Connectivity

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes
• CDMA EVDO: Yes
• 4G LTE: No
• 5G: No
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
• NFC: No
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: microUSB 2.0

Messaging

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: Yes

Entertainment

• Music Player: Yes
• Video Player: Yes
• FM Radio: Yes
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

• Navigation: GPS with A-GPS
• Maps: Yes

Sensors & Control

• Digital Compass: –
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: No
• Barometer: No
• SpO2: No
• Pedometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: No
• Gyroscope: No
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (Rear)
• Iris Scanner: No
• Face Unlock: Yes
• Stylus Pen: No
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
• Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Active Noise Cancellation: –
• Wireless Charging: No
• Built-in Mobile Payment: No
• Water Resistant: No
• Dust Resistant: No
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: –
• Document Viewer: –
• Document Editor: –

Battery

• Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-ion Battery
• Talktime: up to 26 hours
• Standby Time: up to 12 Days
• Fast Charging: Yes, 15W Fast Charging Capacity