Breaking: itel RS4 w/ MTK Helio G99 Ultimate is now official in the Philippines, launch price starts at PHP 4,699!

On schedule, the itel RS4 was officially launched in the Philippines today as the brand's very first gaming-focused smartphone in the country.

itel RS4 back design

Crazy for the launch price!

The display of itel RS4

To recap, the itel RS4 is a sleek-looking budget smartphone with a glasstic back design in Lurex Black, Silvery White, and Elegant Beige colorways and a 6.56-inch LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, and a top-center notch for the 8MP selfie camera with LED flash.

For specs, it is one of the fastest for the price. The device uses the 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, up to 12GB RAM (up to 24GB Memory Fusion), up to 256GB internal storage, and 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 4W Hyper Charge with Bypass Charging.

With a top-center punch-hole

It also has a 50MP f/1.6 main cam, side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, and Android 13 OS with itel OS 13.5.

This device was launched in partnership with Garena's Free Fire.

See the full specs below.

itel RS4 Specs

Display: 6.56-inch LCD (IPS) screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ 1612 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi

CPU: 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G57 MC2

RAM: 8GB/12GB

ROM: 128GB/256GB expandable via microSD card slot up

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.6 w/ PDAF + AI camera + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0 w/ LED Flash

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 45W Hyper Charge w/ Bypass Charging

OS: Android 13 w/ itel OS 13.5

Connectivity: WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers, Z-axis linear motor, USB-C, Colors: Lurex Black, Silvery White, Elegant Beige

Dimensions: 163.54 x 76.04 x 8.55 mm

Weight: 198 g

Price: PHP 6,299 (8GB/128GB), PHP 7,499 (12GB/256GB)

Price and availability

itel RS4 8GB/128GB - PHP 6,299 (PHP 4,699 launch price)

itel RS4 12GB/256GB - PHP 7,499 (PHP 5,699 launch price)

The launch price for 8+128GB is PHP 4,699, while the 12+256GB costs PHP 5,699. This price is exclusive to Shopee only.