Alongside the new payment capability, the Itel 2165C offers a 2-inch display, a 1,200mAh battery, support for 10 Indian languages and features such as wireless FM radio and automatic call recording. Itel 2165C feature phone users can now access PhonePe for digital payments without an internet connection. The integration aims to extend UPI-based payment access to people who continue to use feature phones, including customers relying on 2G connectivity. The announcement comes as digital payments continue to expand beyond the smartphone segment in India. However, the announcement doesn’t specify the exact steps users need to follow to activate the service or which transactions it supports.
Itel 2165C gets PhonePe support: What it means
The Itel 2165C is a feature phone with a 2-inch display and a 1,200mAh battery. The phone offers up to 11.67 hours of talk time and up to 25 days of standby time, according to the company. The device supports 10 Indian languages and offers up to 32 GB of expandable storage. Here is a look at the key specifications of the feature phone: Feature Itel 2165C specifications Display 2-inch Battery 1,200mAh Battery modes AI Battery, Super Battery Mode Talk time Up to 11.67 hours Standby time Up to 25 days Expandable storage Up to 32GB Contacts Up to 2,000 Messages Up to 500 Charging port Type-C Connectivity Bluetooth FM radio Wireless FM with recording Call recording Automatic Language support 10 languages
Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, Itel India, said, “At Itel, we focus on bringing practical technology closer to everyday consumers. With PhonePe support on the itel 2165C, we are extending digital payment capabilities to feature phone users, making everyday transactions more convenient and helping more consumers participate in India’s growing digital economy. PhonePe support seeks to make digital payments available to feature phone users Although the statement does not clarify how to set up the service on the Itel 2165C. It also doesn’t mention any extra prerequisites, payment restrictions, or supported transaction types. It includes AI Battery and Super Battery modes to manage battery usage. Actual battery performance may vary depending on usage and network conditions. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity, wireless FM radio with recording and automatic call recording. It also has a Type-C charging port.