itel A58 lite comes with great features for an entry-level smartphone. The popular phone brand is known for manufacturing entry-level devices that won’t break the bank.

The maker of the most affordable and budget-centric gadgets has made a name for itself by making simple yet reliable phones at budget prices. And that’s exactly what the itel A58 lite is. itel smartphones have always been budget and entry-level smartphones which makes it affordable for everyone and a wonderful gift for your loved ones.

Earlier this year, itel released the A58 series which comprises different models: itel A58 Pro, itel A58 and itel A58 Lite. There is the itel A58 Lite smartphone, the newest arrival from itel. We got our hands on a unit of the itel A58 lite and will be reviewing the design, performance and battery life of the phone. But first, let’s unbox it.

itel A58 Lite Unboxing – Box and its Accessories

Here is what you will find inside the box:

• itel A58 Lite
• Micro-USB cable
• Power brick
• Earphones
• Transparent silicon protective cover
• 12 months Warranty card
• Free MTN and 9mobile data offer

Specifications

Here are the full specs of the itel A58 lite:

• Display: 6.3” Waterdrop screen, HD+ LCD
• Resolution: 720 x 1080 pixels
• Operating System (OS): Android 11 GO edition
• Front Camera: 5MP
• Dual Rear Camera: 5MP + QVGA lens with LED Flashlight
• Processor: Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Unisoc SC7331e
• RAM: 2GB 
• Storage: 32GB expandable up to 128GB via SDcard
• Sensors: Rear-mounted Fingerprint, Accelerometer, G-Sensor and Ambient Light.
• Face Unlock Support: Yes
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Google Assistant
• Battery: 4000 mAh battery, 5W charging
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, MicroUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Radio, GPS, WLAN
• Network: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), GSM, WCDMA, GPRS, EDGE
• Audio: 3.5mm Audio jack, Mono Speaker

We got to play around with this phone and here’s our full review.

Design, Display and Build

In terms of design, the smartphone is colourful and elegant. According to itel, the appearance of the itel A58 Lite was designed by alternating between light and shadow. After unboxing the device, we can confirm that the statement is true. The fashionable design isn’t cheap at all but looks premium for the price and this is one of the unique selling points of the device. The itel A58 Lite is available in digital purple, blue wave, and black colours. The review unit is the blue wave colour.

This display of the itel A58 lite is also not disappointing, it is clear, sharp and bright considering the price it is selling at in Nigeria. The phone display also offered an immersive experience while reading, watching movies and playing light games, etc.

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There’s an earphone jack at the top which, to be honest, doesn’t look nice for that positioning. At the bottom of the phone, there’s a micro-USB port for charging the device and microphone. On the right side of the phone are the power button and volume rockers while you have to open the back of the phone to insert the dual SIM card and SD card.

Moving to the back of the phone, we have the rear camera department, fingerprint sensor itel logo, and speaker. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor positioning is very convenient and makes it easy to unlock the phone.

Camera

The phone comes with a dual rear camera – 5MP with LED flashlight) and a decent 5MP selfie camera housed in a water drop notch at the top of the screen. The camera has a portrait mode which captures a fairly clean bokeh effect.

The itel A58 Lite is not primarily a camera phone but under good lighting, it can capture decent pictures. The video quality of the phone is HD which is 720p. The overall camera performance and quality of this device are good for its price range.

Here are samples of photos taken in well-lighted conditions:

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Performance

The phone is powered with a Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Unisoc SC7331e processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The itel A58 lite comes pre-installed with Android 11 (Go edition) and runs on a lighter version of android which means lesser data consumption and better performance.

In terms of overall performance, the itel A58 lite isn’t built for heavy usage. Switching between apps, browsing the internet, playing games and so on is tedious on the phone. Also, scrolling and response time is a bit slow.

After installing some apps, we noticed a slight lag in performance while using the device. . This lag is even more pronounced when the device is connected to the internet. We advise users not to install heavy games on the device to avoid lag in the process.

To enjoy the performance of the phone, we recommend installing light apps and games from the Google play store such as the popular Facebook lite, Messenger Lite and so on.

Face unlock and fingerprint is also available on the device to further protect users’ data and privacy and it is very easy setting up these security features.

Battery

The itel A58 lite draws power from a 4000mAh big battery and is preinstalled with an AI power master that intelligently optimizes the battery power. This feature allows the phone battery to last the whole day or even more depending on usage. It also helps your phone to charge safely and monitors your battery consumption without you worrying about running out of power. The charging speed of the phone is slow and takes about two hours to fully charge.

Price and Availability of the itel A58 Lite

The itel A58 Lite official price in Nigeria is ₦43,000 and it is available at authorized stores nationwide o you can purchase it via AliExpess online. You can also send a direct message to Yinksmedia on Twitter or Instagram to make a purchase. For more information, please visit itel official website.

Final Verdict

Wondering if you should buy the itel A58 lite? The phone is affordable and comes with a couple of new features. The phone was manufactured with a target audience in mind considering the features and price. It has a great design, battery, and good display, and captures decent pictures. itel A58 lite is recommended if you are a light user and on a budget. We will recommend this device for your kids, grandparents, or users in need of a second phone for making calls.

In conclusion, this device is one of the best when it comes to smartphones for older people, including a good display, a simple interface, charging takes time but a long-lasting battery takes care of that and captures decent photos and biometric security tools for privacy. For most of them finding apps to make a call, take pictures, call their children via video call, add a new contact or browse the internet is all they want and the itel A58 is the perfect phone for them.

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