itel launches City 300 5G smartphone at ₹14999
The handset features a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery and 4GB RAM, as itel targets young buyers and consumers upgrading to 5G in smaller
The City 300 5G features a 6.67-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device measures 8.4mm in thickness.
NEW DELHI: itel has launched the City 300 5G smartphone in India at ₹14,999, targeting young consumers and buyers upgrading to 5G connectivity.
In an announcement on October 14, the company said the handset combines a 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery and a software interface it describes as free of bloatware.
The City 300 5G features a 6.67-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device measures 8.4mm in thickness.
itel City 300 5G: Key specifications
| Price | ₹14,999 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch HD+ punch-hole display; 720 × 1600 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | 240Hz |
| Processor | UNISOC T8200 octa-core, 6nm |
| RAM and storage | 4GB LPDDR4X RAM + 64GB storage |
| Operating system | Android 16 Go Edition |
| Rear camera | 13MP with autofocus |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | USB Type-C; 10W charger included |
| Connectivity | 10 5G bands, NRCA, Bluetooth 5.0 and UltraLink support |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock |
| Thickness | 8.4mm |
| Colours | Dark Ruby, Mist Beige and Bold Indigo |
Source: itel launch release, October 14, 2026. Specifications and price as announced by the company.
Powered by the UNISOC T8200 octa-core processor, the smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It supports 10 5G bands and New Radio Carrier Aggregation (NRCA) technology.
The handset runs Android 16 Go Edition, according to the company. Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
For photography, it has a 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The phone supports USB Type-C charging and includes a 10W charger in the box.
Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of itel India, said the company was targeting demand for 5G devices in Tier 3 to Tier 5 markets, where purchase budgets remain a consideration for young buyers.
The City 300 5G is available in Dark Ruby, Mist Beige and Bold Indigo colour options. The announcement did not specify a sale date or model-specific retail availability.
