itel Flip 1 announced: Folding design, 2.4-inch LCD screen, camera, budget price tag

itel has announced a new basic phone featuring a design similar to real foldable smartphones.

itel Flip 1

A budget "folding" basic phone

Key features of the Flip 1

It has a boxy-looking design with two-tone color back finish that flips to show the 2.4-inch "Big Bright" LCD screen. The device also has up to 100 messages memory, can store up to 2,000 contacts, and has support for the Opera Mini browser.

itel also said that it can do Bluetooth calling, wireless FM Radio, and the so-called "Smart Camera".

The battery is 1,200mAh that promises extended usage. It also has USB-C for "quicker" charging.

Lastly, it comes with dual SIM support.

itel Flip 1 features

• 2.4-inch LCD screen
• 100 messages memory
• 2,000 contacts
• Opera Mini browser
• 1,200mAh battery
• USB-C charging
• Smart camera
• Bluetooth calling
• Wireless FM Radio
• Dual SIM

On paper, this device is probably designed for those in need of a stylish-looking basic phone. It could be a secondary phone that they could use to communicate during commutes and other scenarios.

India price with direct-to-PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

In Pakistan, the device is listed for Rs. 6,499 which is around PHP 4.3K.

There is no info on when it will it be available in other countries like the Philippines yet.

Source: itel