itel RS4 to launch in PH on April 15: Helio G99 Ultimate, 45W charging, 50MP cam, PHP 7,999

On Lazada and Shopee, itel has confirmed that the RS4 is coming to the Philippines.

itel RS4 soon in PH

A new "budget gaming" phone in PH!

The itel RS4 is the company's latest affordable smartphone targeted for mobile gamers.

Back and front design of the itel RS4

The device features a realme 12 Series-inspired design at the back with a circular camera hump with an RS logo in the middle. The colors listed at Lurex Black, Silvery White, and Elegant Beige (faux leather).

The device also features a 6.56-inch LCD (IPS) HD+ 120Hz screen with a top-center punch-hole for the 8MP selfie camera, 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate octa-core processor (optimized for itel), 8GB RAM, 8GB Extended RAM (total of 16GB Dynamic RAM), and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W HyperCharge via USB-C.

According to itel, it can charge the device from 1 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. It also comes with Smart Charge AI optimization and a low temperature charging under 33 degrees Celcius.

For cameras, it uses a 50MP primary shooter paired with an AI camera. This setup comes with up to 10x digital zoom.

Product highlights of itel RS4

Based on its product highlights, it appears that the handset may also come with TWS buds. The said RS4 buds come with 45 hours of music playback, 45ms latency, and the so-called "360-degree Super Bass Tech".

The itel RS4 is now listed on Shopee for PHP 7,999. At Lazada, the official pricing hasn't been revealed yet.

The phone will come with 12 months of warranty as well.

Update: The SRP of the device is even more affordable than its original listing.

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