Itel S23 Plus
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- Released September 2023
- OS Android 13
- Display 6.78" AMOLED
- Camera 50MP Dual
- RAM 8GB / 256GB
- Battery 5000mAh
PROS
- 1 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
- 2 32MP selfie camera with LED flash
- 3 Up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage
- 4 Under-display fingerprint sensor and USB Type-C
- 5 3.5mm headphone jack
CONS
- 1 Unisoc T616 is a basic-use chip only
- 2 No 5G
- 3 Single useful 50MP camera — the 0.08MP helper adds nothing
- 4 No microSD slot
- 5 18W charging is slow
- 6 No update promise stated
Prices
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | LTE |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA+/LTE |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 164.5 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 178.3 g (6.28 oz) |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density) |
| Protection Protection applied to the display or body, such as strengthened glass or water and dust resistance ratings. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | 120Hz, 500 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 13 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Unisoc T616 (12 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | No |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 256 GB |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 8 GB / 16 GB |
Camera
| Dual A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | Single 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", AF |
More
| Alert types The ways the phone signals incoming calls and notifications, such as vibration, ringing tones or MP3 ringtones. | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | Yes |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | No |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | Yes |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 5000 mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 18W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | China |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Lake Cyan, Elemental Blue, Dark Black, Gateway Black |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | S665LN |
Disclaimer
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Design and Display
The Itel S23 Plus has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution (around 388 ppi), a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 — and that protection is backed by the spec table itself, unlike the other two phones in this batch. The screen curves at the edges, and the 32MP selfie camera sits in a centred punch-hole at the top. This is the best display in the batch by a clear margin.
At 164.5 x 75 x 7.9 mm and 178.3 g, it is slim and light for its size, with an under-display optical fingerprint sensor. It comes in four colours: Lake Cyan, Elemental Blue, Dark Black and Gateway Black. A note on the colours: Gateway Black is listed on MobileDokan’s colour row but has no image and is not listed by GSMArena, and the itel Pakistan store also lists an Energetic Orange variant that MobileDokan never mentions.
Performance
Inside is the Unisoc T616, a 12 nm chip with an octa-core CPU (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. It is paired with 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with no microSD slot.
Say it plainly: this is still a basic-use chip — calls, messaging, light apps, casual games at low settings — and the 16GB variant is a RAM number, not a speed number. No software update promise is stated anywhere, so do not buy this phone expecting one.
Camera
- Main: 50MP f/1.6 wide rear camera with PDAF.
- Auxiliary: 0.08MP helper lens — it adds nothing to your photos, so judge the camera on the 50MP sensor alone.
- Selfie: 32MP f/2.0 wide front camera with autofocus and its own LED flash.
Video recording is 1080p at 30fps on the rear camera, and 1080p at 30fps on the front — the front-video figure comes from GSMArena, not MobileDokan, which gives no front-video row at all. The honest trade-off is that this is a single useful 50MP camera, with no ultra-wide lens and no stabilisation; the 32MP selfie camera with its own LED flash is genuinely better than the 8MP selfies on the other two phones in this batch, and that is the camera story here.
Battery and Charging
The 5000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery is charged over USB Type-C at 18W wired, with 50% in 30 minutes advertised. Say it plainly: 18W is slow by 2026 standards — the P55 Plus in this same batch charges at 45W — but a 5000mAh battery on a 1080p AMOLED lasts a full day of basic use, often two.
Software
The S23 Plus runs Android 13 out of the box. As with the rest of the phone, no update promise is stated, so buy it for what it runs today rather than what it might run later.
Price in Pakistan
The Itel S23 Plus sells in Pakistan at Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant — the Pakistan-official price from itel’s own Pakistani store, corroborated by four aggregators (mobileinto, whatmobile, urdupro and airkart all list Rs. 39,999). The 16GB + 256GB variant is not yet confirmed.
A word on the price itself, because the sources disagree. Pakistani retailer mymobile lists the phone at Rs. 32,799 — 1.22x below the official figure — but that is a stale, low outlier that contradicts the brand’s own store and four aggregators. MobileDokan’s launch-era row (৳19,990) converts to Rs. 44,999, which is 1.13x above the official figure. This page uses the Pakistan-official Rs. 39,999. The itel Pakistan store currently shows all its S23 Plus variants (Elemental Blue, Lake Cyan, Energetic Orange) as sold out, so this is a corroborated list price rather than a live sale price. PTA versus Non-PTA: the Rs. 39,999 figure is the Pakistan-official price.
8GB + 256GB — Rs. 39,999
| Model | Itel S23 Plus |
| Price | PKR. 39,999 |
| Display | 6.78″ AMOLED 1080×2400 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| ROM | 256 GB |
| Released | September 2023 |
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the exact model number — S665LN — and the variant before you pay: 8GB + 256GB or 16GB + 256GB, because the price differs.
- Confirm the warranty — itel Pakistan warranty if buying new from an authorised seller.
- Confirm the PTA/DIRBS status for the exact IMEI before paying.
- Make sure it is the S23 Plus and not the S23 — a different phone, with a flat IPS display, an 8MP selfie camera, a waterdrop notch and a price of Rs. 21,999.
- Test the under-display fingerprint sensor and the touchscreen before paying.
Final Verdict: The best display in its class — held back by the same basic chip as its cheaper sibling
The Itel S23 Plus is for someone who wants a curved 120Hz AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5 and a 32MP selfie camera at a low price, and does not care that the chip is basic. Anyone wanting a faster chip or faster charging should look elsewhere — the P55 Plus in this same batch charges at 45W for less money. The 3.15/5 rating is honest: a good display and selfie camera on a basic phone.
