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Battery

By any market standard, a removable 2400mAh Li-Ion battery isn’t much to write home about. Perhaps it is. It’s been so long since I last saw a removable smartphone battery, that it looks like a technological advancement all on its on. What this means is that you can buy a new battery if and when the one you have stops keeping charge. Or you can buy extra batteries and swap them out when they run out.
Moderate usage should take you through the day and that’s as much as we can hope for. Android Go coupled with other performance and power tweaks are optimised to consume as little battery as possible. On standby, a 30% battery has gone 8 days straight with no noticeable battery changes.

The itel S13 didn’t disappoint. Consider this a testament to itel’s intelligent power saver mode. Don’t expect Quick Charge though. Charging will take you a few hours using the included charger.

Camera

The 5MP dual rear cameras have autofocus and shoot at a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. On that point, we couldn’t verify if both rear cameras are 5MP or if it’s just one. The 13MP front Selfie camera packs a few more pixels than the rear. That said, the resolution remains constant at 2560 x 1920 pixels. There’s a lot of emphasis on the itel S13 Selfie camera which goes by the slogan “Clearer Selfie.” There’s not much in way of camera settings. The modes you get comprise Lowlight, Pano [rama], Pro and Portrait. The other thing you get is Masks which might or might not be to your liking.
The output is much better than you would expect. The white balance, aperture and exposure is spot-on. The colors are vibrant and alive. With ample light, the effect is decent overall.

Performance

Antutu Benchmark: 21960
The itel S13 runs a MediaTek MT6580 Quad-core 1.3GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 Processor alongside a Mali-400 MP Graphics (GPU) Processor. As far as we can tell, this defacto processor is now an industry standard for entry-level Android Go devices. The likes of Tecno Spark, itel A32P, itel P32 all run MediaTek MT6580 under the hood. In all likelihood, the performance should be similar.

Expect satisfactorily moderate performance. Apps load in about a second and won’t lag or stutter to any noticeable degree. The usual games i.e Temple Run and Candy Crush run just fine. You don’t do any performance gymnastics though. You will be able to open multiple apps and switch between them almost instantly. Keep in mind though that we are running a moderate 1GB of RAM, so there’s only so much you can do before performance takes a nose-dive.

Surprisingly, the itel S13 performs comparably better on Antutu Benchmark than its cousin, the itel P32. Where the P32 garners a score of 20521, the S13 marginally beats it to get 21960. Let’s pretend for one second that we understand what exactly those scores mean. In doing so, it appears that the S13 does have a slight comparative advantage over its cousin, although that’s only performance-wise.

Display and Build

At first blush, the itel S13 might remind will remind you less of the itel S12 and more of a Google Pixel . Especially the rough band at the head where the dual cameras and LED flash reside at the back. That the S13 comes with a Fingerprint sensor shows how ubiquitous this technology has become. Of late, I can’t see myself using a phone without a fingerprint sensor. What’s even better is that it’s well placed at the back for almost mindless unlocking of your device. To finish this off, a single speaker calls the bottom home.

The front features a 5.5-inch Full-screen display which is impressive for its 480 x 960-pixel density. Topside is the 13MP Selfie Camera and a single LED flash. The body of the itel S13 is made of a cheap polycarbonate build. It has a non-premium feel perhaps given its size and weight. The back cover is removable and so is the battery therein. The dual SIM slots are hidden in there, as is the microSD card slot for expandable memory.

The itel S13 which costs ₦23,800 comes hot on the heels of its predecessor, the itel S12. As far as reincarnations go, the S13 is undoubtedly an exciting upgrade on so many levels. The S13 cuts away most of the baby fat on the S12, shaving off the bezels to fit a 5.5-inch full-screen display in a tiny device.
Much as the itel S13 is a self-styled selfie camera phone, the 13MP camera is rivalled by the 5MP dual camera shooters. This is not to say the S13 is all about the camera. Let’s have a comprehensive look at the sum of the parts.

Itel Mobile has launched the new iconic S13 smartphone. According to a statement signed and made available to THISDAY, by the Marketing Communication Manager, Itel Mobile, Oke Umurhohwo, it was noted that Itel S13 is created to capture clearer, brighter and sensational selfie with its 13MP front camera with soft selfie flash. Umurhohwo in the statement also noted that its innovated 4-in-1 big pixel technology enhanced the selfie quality in various light condition.

The statement said: “With the customized feature – Face Beauty V2.0, which is created for the chocolate skin color, user’s face looks slimmer, ruddy and smooth in real-time. The dual rear camera of S13 also brings professional portrait experience. Now users can take artistic portrait with blurred background effects. Itel S13 comes with a vibrant range of colors including the new eye catchy color – Bordeaux Red.

Here are 4 things you will love about the new Itel S13

1. Awesome Selfies + Great cameras

To the pouting selfie Instagram addicts, the Itel S13 is created to capture clearer, brighter and sensational selfies with the 13MP front camera and a soft selfie flash. Itel claims that the S13 has the 4-in-1 big pixel technology that enhances the selfie quality in various lighting conditions. Combined with its Face Beauty V2.0 feature, the S13 camera will make a user’s face looks slimmer, ruddy and smooth in real-time. We shall soon be putting these claims to test in a feature by feature review.
And as is the trend, the dual rear camera of the S13 ices the cake with the professional portrait feature that lets users take artistic portraits with blurred backgrounds.

2. Smart Gesture controls & Multi-Functional Fingerprint Sensor

Additionally, the itel S13 comes with the gesture controls made for quality maximum full screen experience and a customizeable, convenient, responsive and multi-functional fingerprint sensor. The sensor allows users to program up to five unique fingerprints and functions e.g. taking a photo or video, answering a phone call and quick launching of apps directly from the lock screen. Isn’t this awesome?

3. Android™ 8.1 (Go edition) Operating System for Smoother Experiences

The Itel S13 is powered by the Android 8.1 (Go edition) operating system, which is optimized to deliver a smooth and fast experience and a number of benefits including:
A smooth and fast experience tailored to devices with 1GB of RAM or less
Enhanced data efficiency
New and re-imagined Google apps for entry-level smartphones including Google Go, Google Assistant and YouTube Go for Android™ 8.1 (Go edition)

4. Your Personal Assistant, Always Ready to Help

As you may know, smartphones are getting a lot smarter. Just by talking to your phone, you can command it to set a reminder, text your wife or even call your mum. The list is endless and keeps on growing bigger. With the itel S13 comes your personal assistant aka the Google Assistant.

Price & Where to buy

The Itel S13 RRP is N23,800 only and is now available in all phone retail stores nationwide.

Itel S13 Specifications
Announced: 2018, August
Available: 2018, September
Model: itel P13
Colours: Champagne Gold, Elegant Black, City Blue
SIM: Dual Micro-SIM
OS: Android™ 8.1.0 (32 bit Go Edition)
Network: GSM, WCDMA, GPRS, EDGE
Display: 5.5-inch 480 x 960px IPS, multi-touch touchscreen, 16M colors
CPU: MediaTek MT6580 Quad-core 1.3GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 Mali-400 MP Processor
Memory: 8GB ROM, 1GB RAM, microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Camera: 5 MP (2560 x 1920) + 5MP (2560 x 1920) dual rear cameras, auto-focus, dual-LED flash, 13MP (2560 x 1920) front Camera with LED flash
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Fingerprint
Battery: Non -Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery.

Here are the specs, price and 4 things you will love about the itel S13.

Itel is on a roll churning out devices at a terrific rate. The entry level smartphone maker has charmed their way into the hearts of many with affordable and quality devices with top features like dual cameras, great selfie cameras, finger print sensors, tough batteries and so much more.
The latest to join the family is the Itel S13 that boasts of beastly selfie camera, an intelligent fingerprint scanner and Google’s Android GO operating system.

Released today in Nigeria, the new S13 is available to buy at all itel shops countrywide. Let’s dive into the specs and why this new baby is worth your attention.

Say hello to the all-new itel S13!

The latest and the 6th member of our Selfie series. #itelS13 comes with a 13MP selfie camera, 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM, 5.5" FW + IPS FullScreen, as well as a 5MP Dual Rear Camera with Auto Focus.

It is powered by Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), which makes your device run smoothly!

RRP is N23,800 only and is now available in all phone retail stores nationwide.
#SelfieNation #13MPClearerSelfie #JoinitelEnjoySelfie

Operating System
Itel continues its partnership with Google with the smartphone running on Android Go . It is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor which is clocked at a 1.3GHz speed. On the memory side, there is 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB via the SD card slot.
Itel S13 Camera
Being a selfie-centric device it’s no surprise its camera is its unique selling point. The smartphone features a 5MP dual rear camera with dual LED Flashlight and a13MP selfie shooter with face beauty technology.

Connectivity and Battery

Itel S13 features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth and WIFI among many other sensors. Its battery is pretty average coming at a non-removable 2400mAh Li-ion.
Complete Specifications
Announced: 2018, September
Available : 2018, September
Model : itel P13
Colours: Champagne Gold, Elegant Black, City Blue
SIM: Dual Micro-SIM
OS : Android™ 8.1.0 (32 bit Go Edition)
Network : GSM, WCDMA, GPRS, EDGE
Display : 5.5-inch 480 x 960px IPS, multi-touch touchscreen, 16M colors
CPU: MediaTek MT6580 Quad-core 1.3GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 Mali-400 MP Processor
Memory: 8GB ROM, 1GB RAM, microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Camera: 5 MP (2560 x 1920) + 5MP (2560 x 1920) dual rear cameras, auto-focus, dual-LED flash, 13MP (2560 x 1920) front Camera with LED flash
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Fingerprint
Battery: Non -Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery.

Itel S13 Price in Nigeria is N22,000 to N24,000

Itel S13 Key Specifications
Android 8.1 Go Edition
Dual Micro-SIM, 2G, 3G
5” IPS screen, 480*960 pixels
3GHz quad-core
1GB RAM
8GB ROM, up to 32GB Via SD Card
5MP + 5MP dual rear camera AF with dual Flash
13MP front camera with Flash
2400mAh battery
Itel S13 Design and Display
There is not a lot going on in this direction. The device has a plastic body in a typical itel design. It has its fingerprint sensor mounted rear at the back.
It features a 5.5” IPS display with a 480*960 resolution.

Itel mobile’s romance with selfie-centric smartphones seems to be an unending one with the release of its latest smartphone, the itel S13. The S13 is the fourth device from the Transsion-based company to run on Android Go in Nigeria after debuting 3 different smartphones on it back in June.
The device features a 13MP front camera for taking great selfies with its 4-in-1 pixel technology enhancing pictures in different lighting conditions. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with a 1GB RAM and has an 8GB internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB via the SD card slot.

Itel S13 anticipated Price & Launch date

There's no conclusive information on the release date and price but I anticipate that it will be released in Q3 of 2018. As for the price, based on the specs, the S13 will probably go for anything between 22,000 to 24,000 thousand Naira

Known for its affordable and high quality entry level devices, Itel has been on a roll releasing a device or more every quarter.We have seen the Itel S12 , Itel A32F and Itel P32 all in 2018.
In the rumor mill is a device expected to be called the Itel S13. According to a leaked document, the device will carry a 13MP selfie camera, have a fingerprint sensor and run Android Go. The selfie camera will definitely be a winner for many in this day and age where Instagram rules and pouting selfies are the new currency.

What’s more exciting for us is affordable and quality devices going for less that $100. This will definitely increase smartphone penetration and increased internet usage. We can all agree that the smartphone and internet connectivity are playing a major role in development on the African continent.

Anticipated Itel S13 Specs

13MP selfie camera
5Mp Dual rear camera
5.5′ IPS display
multi functional fingerprint sensor
1GB RAM+8GB ROM
Android GO

Itel S13 Image Leaks

This is the best render of what the anticipated S13 may look like. The leaked render shows a dual rear camera, a fingerprint scanner a front facing flash and Android GO.

Over time, we have seen rumours and hints about devices by mobile giant itel and although sometimes they don’t come out right, it’s crucial to note that they are not wrong most of the time.

Almost every quarter, we are greeted with brand-new smartphones ranging from from battery kings in the P-series, camera giants in the s-series and the A-series.

Following the trail of smartphones launched by itel mobile over a couple of years, honestly, they deserve some accolades as their smartphones have continually integrated and greatly improved in functionality, performance and value.

Following the launch of the itel A32F and P32 recently, word has it that the company has another upcoming smartphone in the “S” series and we hear this device is going to be a game changer.

Should we be expecting a 20MP selfie camera or the largest storage space any smartphone has had? Nevertheless whatever it is, itel surely has something good up their sleeves.

The most recent device from the S series (itelS12) delivered on both the selfie and the availing the fingerprint at a very affordable price.

We have no doubt that the next device if at all it lies in the S series will deliver even better.

Leaks around the specifications of the upcoming device have been circulating online for some time now, such as a 20MP selfie camera that is tailor made for African, the brand-new face beauty, dual rear camera setup and the device is likely to run on the latest Android 0re0( Go edition ).

Just like some of its predecessors in the S series, the smartphone is likely to come in a big screen size of 5.5” IPS Full Screen Display with a sleeker design.

Although news on the storage capacity is a bit sketchy, we can foresee the next itel S series coming with 8GB storage space or any capacity above that.

We expect not less than 2GB of RAM.

While The Tower Post cannot validate this information at this point of time, we will wait for an official announcement or perhaps launch when the upcoming itel device will be unveiled.

Nevertheless we know when it comes to the delivery of premium specs devices at an affordable price, itel mobile always got it users covered.

It is barely 24 hours to that time of the year for ileya celebration know as Eid-el-kabir. A season for sacrifice, love and showing care to everyone around, and as a way to extend their love this season to all loyal fans and customers, the number one customer-centric brand and Africa’s mobile phone giant, itel mobile is creating a platform for everyone to win amazing gifts in its Sallah Sales Promo.

To be a part of this special treat, all you have to do is buy any of these itel smartphones; itel S12, S32, A32F and P32, all available at affordable prices in authorized retail stores across the country and you stand a chance to win amazing gifts like a bags of rice, pasta, and other foodstuffs along with goodie bags. This offer will last from the 17th to 24th of August 2018.
These smartphones are the latest addition to itel mobile’s product line, launched within the last few months and flaunting several premium features such as being powered by the latest Android 8.1 (Go edition), stunning cameras for clear and crisp pictures, enormous battery capacity which can last 3 -4 days on just one single charge amongst others, all offering greater value for the little amount used in purchasing them.
This Sallah sales promo isn’t something you would want to miss out on. Hurry now to any authorized retail store to purchase an itel smartphone today.

Check out more pictures of the event:

Google Wi-Fi hotspots announcement
Google’s country manager, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, during her presentation at the event announced that Google has launched 5 free Wi-Fi station at 5 public locations in Lagos, which includes: Muritala Mohammed Airport, Computer Village, Unilag Campus, Palms, Lekki and Ikeja City Mall. Also, Google will roll-out 200 Google Stations to cater for 10 million Nigerians across 5 cities in the country by 2019: Lagos, Kaduna, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan, and Abuja.

Nigerians top searched words: quite interesting
When Ken Tokusei, Google’s Director on International Search revealed the list of the most searched words by Nigerians in the past one year, the slang “Naija no dey carry last” quickly comes to mind. One must have just concluded that Nigerians are interesting and fun-loving people. The top words include World Cup Fixtures, Npower, How to dance shaku shaku, BBNaija, Black Panther, Wizkid’s Soco etc.

A Digital playground: welcome to the world of creativity

This exciting session of the event was majorly for people to explore the world of digital and discover how it can be beneficial, like the first-hand experience of Google’s upgraded technology like Android software (Go edition), Job search Google, Grow with Google, Google quick other and other A.I (Artificial Intelligence) features.

Here are the exciting highlights from the two-day event:

Itel’s first-hand experiential booth
Having to experience what you are about to purchase and also have a highly interactive one-on-one session with the brand is one good thing consumers always look forward to as it solidifies trust in the product for everything its functionality entails. As a consumer-driven brand, itel mobile created an experiential booth for everyone to use itel smartphones and experience the high quality feel of the devices.

The second edition of Google for Nigeria is one of Google’s main initiatives of 2018 to connect business owners, investors, stakeholders, creatives and digital savvy individuals to learn and experience new innovative technologies to promote their digital enterprise.
Amongst Google’s partners present was Africa’s mobile phone giant, itel mobile, engaging participants in the world of digital innovation whilst showcasing itel’s new premium and trendy products.

BETTER TOGETHER: ITEL MOBILE AND GOOGLE SETS AN INNOVATIVE PACE
BRANDS PARTNERSHIP: ITEL AND GOOGLE COMMITS TO GREENER FUTURE FOR TECH.
One of them specializes in providing seamless communication devices, the other is known for its relentless delivery of internet-related services and products, notwithstanding, they are world’s game changers, committed to developing cutting-edge technology with the latest, trendiestS and coolest innovation known to mankind.
Together, these two brands have collaborated on Google’s new Android One project to create a product line of devices that will be powered by the latest Android™ Oreo™ operating system (Go edition). Using itel mobile’s technological prowess and Google’s innovative insight, smartphones like itel P32, itel A32F and itel A15 were launched featuring this optimized operating system for Androids.
This partnership between itel mobile and Google to facilitate new generation smartphones integrated with top-notch mobile technology, offer users benefits of the Android™ Oreo™ (Go edition) operating system like:

A smooth and fast experience tailored to devices with 1GB of RAM
New and re-imagined Google apps for entry-level smartphones including Google™ Go, YouTube Go, and the Google Assistant for Android™ (Go edition)
Enhanced data efficiency

But in this age of enormous digital growth, making smartphones for African market that are extremely affordable and are of high quality isn’t the only mission of this partnership. Google is organizing a digital playground for consumers across Nigeria to get a first-hand AI experience of itel and Google’s products.

Commenting on itel’s participation in this event and partnership with Google, Oke Umurhohwo, Marketing Communications Manager, itel Mobile, said;
“We are delighted about this collaboration with Google which will see itel launch series of new phones that run on Android Oreo (Go edition) operating system during the coming months. Together, we are working to constantly enhance the experience on itel smartphones to better suit the everyday needs of our consumers. Also Google’s plan to fuel the future of technology by bringing people together from across the country and look for possible ways to affect change together is much applauded and we at itel are glad to be a part of this force.“
At the Google Digital Playground, consumers are invited to explore the world of digital by expanding their knowledge in Google Search, digital skills and faster apps in Google’s new Android software (Go edition) and many more. This event is starting on the 26th July to 27th July 2018 at the Landmark Event Centre, VI.

itel mobile in association Google, and being a global leader in the smartphone and technology ecosystem, will also be present to support and ensure a successful and profitable innovative gathering whilst creating a platform for consumer interaction between both brands.

itel mobile recently unveiled one of its best mid-range smartphones of 2018, itel P32, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it – firstly, because the smartphone is said to flaunt an enormous battery capacity and secondly, my love for smartphones wouldn’t let me step down my curiosity with this eye-catching candy of a smartphone.

I bet the question on your minds is, did the device live up to the hype? Well, let’s find out:
When it comes to battery life, the itel P32 does a fantastic job in managing power consumption, with its whopping battery capacity of 4000mAh. For one, the standby time is awesome. I find that I can go for three solid days of normal use without having to worry about charging the phone. I got around six hours of screen-on time, which is more than enough for even the heaviest users, while on those days when you use your phone moderately, you can expect to get up to four days of battery life on a single charge. For heavy usage, depending on what you’re doing, the battery on itel P32 is very impressive.

For display and design, itel P32 spots a 5.5”IPS full-screen display wrapped in a slim design of 8.8mm. The display produces good outdoor visibility, colour reproduction and the details are just fine. The rounded edges on the device make it easy to grip without the fear of the phone slipping out of hand. Performance-wise, the phone doesn’t lag. It is powered by the latest Android 8.1 (GO Edition). This optimized operating system delivers a high level of data management and speed, while it offers new reimagined apps like YouTube Go and Google GO. In the storage department, we have 8GB+1GB ROM and RAM, to run on a power horse of 1.3GHz quad-core processor for easy multitasking.

In the camera department, the device flaunts a 5MP dual rear camera with dual flashlight. Its low light game is strong. Also embedded in the phone is a fingerprint sensor for security as well as taking pictures.

VERDICT: I’m impressed with the features on the P32, especially because of the price. I would recommend it for those who are always on the move. And for those who take battery life in smartphones has their number one priority, then P32 is your best bet.

Itel Mobile in partnership with 9mobile is giving us free 2GB of data and 100% data bonus for 6 months when you buy any of the newly released Itel A15, Itel A32F or Itel P32 at any itel authorized retailers and selected 9mobile Experience centers nationwide.

The three smartphones were launched on June 20th, 2018 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja and they are the first of its kinds from Itel Mobile to have come with the latest Android™ Oreo™ operating system (Go edition). So, when you buy any of the newly launched Itel A15, Itel A32F, or Itel P32, you will be given instant 2GB of data alongside 100% data bonus for 6 months from 9Mobile.

Speaking of the design and features of the Itel A15, Itel A32F and Itel P32,

itel P32
The itel P32 comes with the 5.5-inches IPS 18:9 full-screen display with a 5MP/5MP rear dual camera and dual flashlights. The device is packed with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM, powered by the MT6580M Qual-core 1.3GHz processor. It houses a 4000mAh big battery with one charge for 3 days, as well as a fingerprint sensor for easy access to the phone.

itel A32F
itel A32F comes with 5.0-inches big display and 5MP AF rear camera with 1.4μm big pixel and 2MP selfie camera with 1.65μm big pixel. It supports 1.3GHz Quad-Core MT6580M, 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM (expandable to 32GB of storage), and 2050mAh battery. Especially, this device offers a multi-functional fingerprint sensor at an affordable price to allow users to program up to five fingerprints and quick access to their favourite apps, calls, cameras with security.

itel A15
itel A15 also comes with a 5.0-inch display screen and 5MP AF rear camera with 1.4μm big pixel, and a 2MP selfie camera with 1.65μm big pixel. It supports 1.3GHz Quad-Core MT6580M, 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM (expandable to 32GB of storage), and 2050mAh battery. The device will be available in three colours – midnight black, starry blue and rose gold.

Under the hood of itel P32, one thing you would notice after removing the plastic casing is the in-built metallic 4000mAH battery along with the dual sim space as well as the MicroSD space.

itel P32 first impressions
At a price tag of 26,500 naira, I think this device will deliver good value for the money spent on it. itel P32 is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful devices I’ve set my eyes on with its sleek and slim design which fits perfectly in the hand. This would be a good smartphone for those who seek long-lasting battery life, as the battery capacity remains its standout feature. In the meantime, you can visit any retail and online store nearer to you to purchase this revolutionary device.

The plastic back houses a 5.0MP+5.0MP dual camera with dual flashlight and just below it is a fingerprint scanner, the itel logo and the phone speaker. The fingerprint scanner doubles as an unlock button, camera and picking up calls button.

At the bottom, is the microphone jack and USB port.

On top, the 3.5mm audio jack is positioned alone at the left hand side of the device, which means you can put your phone inside your pocket comfortably with your headphone plugged

Moving further, you will see the accessories – a red earpiece, a USB cord, a power charger and a plastic protective back case.

Upon revealing, you get to see the itel P32 in all its glory, sitting pretty with its 5.5” IPS full screen display.

When it comes to long-lasting battery life, itel mobile is definitely one of the top smartphone players playing in that field. The long anticipated itel P32 has just been unveiled and officially became available in the Nigeria mobile market last week. Curious about what itel P32 has to offer? Let’s unwrap the box!

Specifications
• 5.5 inch IPS full screen display
• AndroidTM 8.1 (Go edition)
• 1.3 GHz Quad-Core
• 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM
• Dual rear camera + 5.0MP front camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• 4000mAH battery
Unboxing
The itel p32 is packed in a black square shaped box with few red touches on the side and an inscription on top that reads “More than big battery, itel p32” and the name of the brand in its shiny red characters.