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itel Zeno 10

itel Zeno 10
itel Zeno 10
itel Zeno 10
itel Zeno 10
itel Zeno 10
itel Zeno 10
R1,500
SKU: 5563
Brand: itel
Category: Mobiles
  • CPU: Octa-core
  • RAM: 3GB/4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • Display: IPS LCD
  • Camera: 8MP
  • OS: Android 14 (Go edition)

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.3
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. 6.6-inch IPS LCD display.
  2. 3/4GB RAM and 64GB stroage.
  3. Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14.
  4. Dual rear camera with 8MP, 5MP selfie.
  5. 5000mAh battery and 10W charging.

CONS

  1. Unisoc T603 processor.
  2. 3GB Memory varinat.

The itel Zeno 10 stands out as a unique entry-level smartphone option in South Africa, departing slightly from the brand’s usual “A-series” naming convention to introduce a stylish, feature-conscious budget device. It pairs a massive battery with a contemporary “Dynamic Bar” software feature that mirrors more expensive flagship phones.

If you are looking to purchase this phone or compare your regional choices, here is a breakdown of what to expect regarding its price, market differences, and exactly where you can find it.

Pricing Dynamics & Market Variations

The itel Zeno 10 starts at approximately ZAR 1,500 in South Africa. While it is built to be as affordable as possible, the precise amount you pay can change depending on a few retail realities:

  • Geographic and Shipping Factors: Prices can occasionally fluctuate between major metropolitan economic hubs (like Gauteng or the Western Cape) and more remote towns due to localized distributor logistics and regional transport costs.

  • Network Bundling vs. Open Cash: Purchasing the Zeno 10 upfront as a completely unbundled open-market device may see a slight price difference compared to picking it up on a cellular network package bundled with a dedicated prepaid SIM and promotional data.

  • Catalogue and Pay-Day Specials: Major consumer electronics and clothing retailers frequently run promotional pricing in their monthly print and digital catalogues. Keep an eye out for discounts around end-of-month pay days, back-to-school periods, or festive season promotions.

Where to Buy the itel Zeno 10

itel ensures widespread accessibility throughout South Africa by distributing its phones across major supermarket chains, specialized cellular stores, and internet storefronts. You can pick up the Zeno 10 at any of the following locations:

  • Cellular Networks & Specialized Outlets: MTN, Chatz, Cellucity, and 4U.

  • Superstores & Hypermarkets: Game, Makro, and HiFi Corp.

  • Clothing & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Stores: PEP, Ackermans, Mr Price, and Foschini.

  • Online Platforms: Takealot and Hi Online.

Tip: When buying from fast-moving retail giants like PEP or Ackermans, remember to check with the cellular counter about store-card payment options or extra network airtime incentives that can maximize the value of your ZAR 1,500 budget.

Full Specifications

General

Brand itel
Model itel Zeno 10
Announced 02 January, 2025
Released 10 January, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 1,500

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 164 x 76 x 9 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz)
Colors Opal purple, Phantom crystal

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD
Size 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 8 MP
Video Yes
Selfie Camera 5 MP
Video Yes

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 14 (Go edition)

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Unisoc T603
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 3GB/4GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 64GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Yes
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Yes
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 10W wired

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  • Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.
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  • Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.
    5
  • Is this device perform good while watching videos, playing games, taking snapshots, browsing internet and navigate through other applications?
    5
  • What about battery life, while calling, listening music, watching videos, playing games and doing other tasks.
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