The itel A56 is the latest smartphone from the company to be launched in Kenya. Itel is known for its affordable smartphones, mostly below Ksh 10,000. This is the first smartphone from Transsion to launch in Kenya this year as we have not seen any devices from Tecno and Infinix in Kenya in 2020
The itel A56 is the successor to the A55 with the company promising everything big with the updated version. We are getting a bigger battery whose capacity stands at 4000 mAh, a bigger 6-inch display, dual camera setup at the back just to name a few.
The itel A56 is available in Kenya for Ksh 6,699. If this is within your budget, you better have a look at the specifications of the phone to decide if it is the right one for you.
Below are some of the key specifications of the itel A56.
Itel A56 Specifications
| Specs | Itel A56 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 149 x 72.4 x 9.1mm |
| Weight | – g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 960 x 480 Pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android Pie Go edition |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC7731E | |
| CPU | 1.3Ghz quad core | |
| Storage | Internal space | 1 GB RAM, 16 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, up to 32GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual 8MP + VGA cameras |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video Recording | Yes | |
| Front facing camera | 5 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh non-removable battery | |
| Available colors | Gradation Blue, Black | |
| Price | Ksh 6,699 |
As you can see from the specifications above, the A56 is a basic entry level smartphone. It is targeting those looking for their first smartphone or anyone looking fora decent phone without spending so much money. It is available in retail stores across the country. Is this the right phone for you? Will you be getting one or do you have alternatives to it.
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