itel S42 review: Budget smartphone with 18:9 aspect ratio screen, 3GB RAM

The performance of the smartphone, which aims to take on Xiaomi's recently launched Redmi 5, is satisfactory; the device manages day-to-day tasks without any lag

Budget smartphone manufacturer itel’s latest smartphone, the S42, a successor to the itel S41, is an 18:9 screen device that aims to take on Xiaomi’s recently launched Redmi 5. The selfie-centric smartphone, priced at Rs 8,499, comes with a set of accessories, such as a pair of headphones, screen protector and a phone protector case.

Business Standard reviewed the S42 to test its overall performance and capabilities. Here are the observations:

Design:

The S42 has a look and feel that puts it in line with other budget smartphones. On the back, the metallic build with curved edges lends it strong