itel’s sub- ₹5,000 smartphone set to take on Redmi 6A

China-based Transsion Holdings’ itel Mobile is set to launch a new feature-packed smartphone in India on May 16 that would take Redmi 6A head on.

Industry sources told IANS on Monday that the power-packed itel device is likely to be launched below ₹5,000.

On the other hand, the 2GB/16GB Redmi 6A is currently priced at ₹5,999.

The device may house features like AI dual camera, capable of performing tasks beyond just capturing good pictures, 2GB RAM for multitasking, latest Android Pie 9 OS, full HD display and double security features like fingerprint and face unlock.