The itel P38 is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in Kenya for Ksh 10,500 on Jumia and other smartphone retailers. It is the successor to the itel P37 series that was launched in Kenya last year.
The itel P38 builds on the P37 series and shares some features with another device from the company, the itel A58. The A58 is available at a much lower price and targets a different customer base compared to the P38.
Back to the P38, it is the first smartphone from the company since it unveiled King Kaka as its new Brand Ambassador. In a statement, the company said, “the itel P38 series has a nice body design as well as other improvements and itel brand Ambassador King Kaka has endorsed the amazing smartphone.”
The phone does come with most specs you would expect to find on a smartphone within this price range. It is powered by Android 11 Go Edition with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space. Have a look at some of the key specifications below.
Itel P38 Specifications
| Specs | Itel P38 Specifications | |
| Price in Kenya | Ksh 10,500 (Buy on Jumia) | |
| Display | Size | 6.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 Pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11 Go edition |
| Chipset | ||
| CPU/GPU | 1.3Ghz quad core / PowerVR GE8320 GPU. | |
| Storage | Internal space | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, up to 128GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash, Panaroma | |
| Video Recording | Yes | |
| Front facing camera | 5 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh battery | |
| Available colors | Nebula Black, Galaxy Blue and Spruce Green |
As you can see from the specifications above, the P38 is a basic entry-level smartphone. 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?
How much is the itel P38 in Kenya?
The P58 is available in Kenya for Ksh 10,500.
Is the itel P38 a 4G phone?
No, this smartphone does not support 4G connectivity.
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