itel Power 70 Review: Another budget-friendly gem

April 07, 2025, 11:03 AM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- April 07, 2025, 11:03 AM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- April 07, 2025, 11:38 AM

itel Power 70

Renowned Chinese smartphone company itel has earned a reputation by offering robust handsets at an affordable price. On March 10, 2025, it released a super affordable handset, the itel Power 70, in Bangladesh. Here is a detailed feature-by-feature review of the smartphone compared with its rivals.

Key Features and Specs of the itel Power 70

While the low-end smartphone market is brimming with options from reputed brands, given its unique features and specifications, the itel Power 70 has become a part of a lineup comprised of phones like the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and the vivo Y04.

Design

The itel Power 70 looks premium at its price, showcasing a minimal and modern design. It is a plastic-built handphone that feels sleek due to its polished edges and slim at a 7.9mm thickness. Both the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and the vivo Y04 offer minimal design, but they are thicker than the itel Power 70.

On the rear, three circular lens holders are placed vertically by the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and volume rockers. The phone’s aesthetic is set up by delineating a few slant and horizontal lines on the glossy-finished back panel. It creates a resemblance to the look of the Nothing Phone, excluding a few features like light diodes and transparent panels.

Among additional design aspects, the IP54 water splash and dust resistance and a 3.5mm audio jack are notable. Users may find the phone a little heavy, as it weighs 192.4g, which is kind of similar to its peers from Xiaomi and Vivo.

Display

The itel Power 70 features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, noticeably fluid during scrolling and basic gameplay. With a peak brightness of 700 nits, the display handles indoor lighting comfortably, though it may require a hand shade in harsher sun.

While the resolution remains HD+ at 720 by 1600 pixels with a pixel density of around 263 PPI, the visuals appear reasonably sharp for everyday usage like messaging, web browsing, and video streaming. The 20:9 aspect ratio adds a tall, immersive feel to content consumption.

When compared to its rivals, the Redmi A5 4G edges ahead with its larger 6.88-inch panel and a higher 1500 nits peak brightness, making it more suitable for outdoor visibility. On the other hand, the vivo Y04 offers a slightly bigger 6.74-inch screen but with a lower 90Hz refresh rate and 570 nits brightness, which falls behind the Power 70 in terms of smoothness and brightness clarity.

Cameras

The itel Power 70 is equipped with a single 13 MP rear camera, supported by LED flash, HDR, and panorama features. It captures reasonably clear photos in daylight, with balanced exposure and decent detail for casual photography. The 8 MP front camera delivers passable selfies, suitable for social sharing and day-to-day video calls.

When stacked against the competition, the Redmi A5 4G offers a higher-resolution 32 MP main sensor. Its front-facing 8 MP camera is similar in resolution to the Power 70 but benefits from a wider aperture.

The vivo Y04 matches the Power 70 with a 13 MP main sensor but adds phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a secondary 0.08 MP auxiliary lens. While the extra lens offers minimal real-world improvement, the PDAF aids in quicker focus locking. However, the front camera drops to 5 MP, which might result in slightly softer selfies compared to the itel and Xiaomi offerings.

Hardware, Software and Performance

The itel Power 70 runs on Android 14 with itel OS 14 layered on top. Under the hood, it’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G50 Ultimate chipset paired with an octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz. The PowerVR GE8320 GPU handles graphics duties.

Comparatively, the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G holds a performance edge with its newer Unisoc T7250 chipset based on a 12nm process. The combination of Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores ensures smoother app transitions and more capable multitasking than the itel’s older CPU setup. It also runs Android 15 (Go edition) and promises up to two major Android upgrades, making it a better pick for long-term software support.

On the other side, the vivo Y04 comes close to Xiaomi’s configuration with a Unisoc T7225 processor and a stronger octa-core setup including Cortex-A75 cores clocked up to 2.0 GHz. Its performance feels more responsive than the Power 70 during app launches and lightweight gaming. It runs Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14, offering smooth transitions and a more refined UI than earlier versions.

Memory

The itel comes with several variants: 128/4GB, 128/8GB, 256/6GB, and 256/8GB. The RAM power ranges from 4 to 8 GB, while the internal storage reaches up to 256 GB, starting from 128GB.

The redmi A5 and Vivo Y04 offer 128/6 GB and 256/4GB configurations, respectively, at maximum.

Battery and Charging

The itel Power 70’s battery and charging system set it apart even from many high-end phones by combining a 6000mAh cell with a customised back cover that stores up to 4000mAh charge, offering users the experience of having a 10000mAh giant battery.

At this price range, the vivo Y04 offers a 5500mAh battery, and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G offers a 5200mAh battery, which is less than the basic cell capacity of the itel Power 70.

To cement its fame as one of the most energy-efficient phones in the low-budget segment, the itel Power 70 features a reverse charging system and an 18W fast charger. It takes around 6 to 7 hours to fully recharge a depleted phone. What’s more, the reverse-wired charging feature makes the itel Power 70 a more attractive deal.

Pros and Cons of the itel Power 70

Pros

- Sleek, premium-looking design with slim 7.98mm profile
- 6.67" IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh
- Decent brightness at 700 nits
- 6000mAh battery with additional 4000mAh backup via custom back cover
- Reverse charging support
- 18W fast charging included
- Android 14 with clean itel OS 14
- Affordable pricing.

Cons

- Plastic build
- Heavier than competitors at 200g
- Outdated CPU architecture (Cortex-A53)
- Single 13 MP rear camera
- Display resolution is only HD+, not Full HD

Price of itel Power 70 in Bangladesh

The itel Power 70 is available in a single 6GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM variant in Bangladesh at BDT 10,990.

Conclusion

The itel Power 70 stands out as a strong, budget-friendly contender in the low-end smartphone market with a mix of modern design and long-lasting battery life. Its standout 6000mAh battery—expandable to a massive 10000mAh with a custom back cover—alongside a 120Hz refresh rate and clean Android 14 experience make it a smart pick for users prioritising endurance and daily usability over raw performance.

While its camera setup and processing power may trail behind the likes of the Redmi A5 4G and vivo Y04, the Power 70 compensates with its unmatched battery innovation and generous storage offering at a competitive price. For users who want extended power, a smooth screen, and modern essentials on an entry-level smartphone, the itel Power 70 delivers real value.