itel has officially expanded its budget portfolio in India with the introduction of the itel A300C in the ‘A series‘. Positioned under the brand’s “Built for Real Life” proposition, the 4G smartphone is priced at ₹10,999 and focuses on high-capacity battery life, entry-level multitasking, and physical durability.
Display and Performance
The itel A300C features a 6.56-inch HD+ display supporting a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7100 processor coupled with up to 12GB of effective RAM (including virtual memory expansion).
The smartphone runs on Android 16 Go edition, tailored to provide consistent performance across essential daily applications such as payment platforms, video streaming, and social messaging. Biometric security options include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner alongside Face Unlock support.
Durability and Added Utilities
The device is built to meet MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards, aimed at resisting routine drops and impacts. itel is also bundling a 100-day free screen replacement policy from the date of purchase.
For audio and imaging, the A300C carries an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and DTS-enhanced speakers. Practical utilities include an infrared (IR) transmitter for operating compatible household appliances, USB Type-C OTG support, and the UltraLink Free Call communication feature.
itel A300C specifications
- 6.56-inch (720 x 1612 pixels) HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate
- 2.2GHz Octa Core UNISOC T7100 (6x Cortex-A55 and 2x Cortex-A75 cores) 12nm processor with Mali G57 MP1 GPU
- 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
- Android 16 (Go Edition)
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
- 5MP front-facing camera
- 3.5mm audio jack, DTS sound
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Military-Grade Durability (MIL-STD-810H certification)
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C
- 6000mAh battery with support for 18W charging
Pricing and availability
The itel A300C is priced at Rs. 10,999. It is being rolled out across both online retail platforms and general trade stores, backed by the company’s retail footprint of over 1.3 lakh outlets and 1,000 service centers throughout India.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, itel India – Transsion Holdings, said:
In today’s market, consumers shouldn’t have to compromise on reliability or capability just because they are buying an affordable device. We designed the A300C around the everyday realities of value-first Bharat buyers who want a smartphone that keeps up with their lives, whether for work, learning, entertainment, or staying connected. By pairing a 6000mAh battery and 18W fast charging with military-grade durability and Android 16 Go, the A300C delivers a reliable experience that is truly built for real life.