ZENO has officially announced the launch of its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the ZENO 200. According to the brand, the name ZENO serves as an acronym representing its design and functional philosophy: Zenith of Design, Elevated Experience, Nuanced Control, and Optimized Output.
Here is an overview of the key specifications and features of the newly launched device.
Build and Durability
A notable aspect of the ZENO 200 within the budget segment is its focus on physical resilience.
- Military-Grade Certification: The device holds a MIL-STD-810H certification for structural durability.
- Dust and Water Resistance: It comes equipped with an IP65 rating, offering protection against standard dust exposure and low-pressure water jets.
- Color Variants: The phone is available in three distinct colors: Comet Orange, Meteor Titanium, and Nightly Blue.
Display and Audio
The ZENO 200 is built around a large screen optimized for media consumption and smooth navigation.
- Display: It features a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Audio: The visual hardware is paired with DTS-powered sound technology.
- Interface: The user interface includes a “Dynamic Bar” feature, designed to display battery status, incoming calls, and notifications at the top of the screen.
Performance and Battery
The smartphone is powered by hardware geared toward everyday multitasking and standard use, running on a lightweight operating system.
- Processor: Octa-core Unisoc T7250.
- Operating System: Android 15 Go. The manufacturer advertises a “4-year fluency experience” to ensure consistent long-term software performance.
- Memory and Storage: It includes 4GB of physical RAM (with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM capability) and 128GB of internal storage (ROM).
- Battery: The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery and supports 10W charging.
AI Integration and Software Features
The ZENO 200 introduces several software enhancements, highlighted by its integrated AI assistant, Sola.
- Productivity Tools: Sola offers smart summarization, instant query assistance, and an integrated Document Assistant for file management.
- Writing Assistant: This feature can automatically rewrite text, correct spelling and grammar, and generate concise text summaries.
- AI Wallpaper Generator: Users can generate stylized wallpapers using text prompts or photo inputs.
- Ultralink: The device includes an Ultralink connectivity feature, which the manufacturer states allows for free connectivity even in remote regions lacking standard network coverage.
Camera and Additional Hardware
Rounding out the spec sheet are standard imaging and utility features.
- Camera: The device features a 13MP rear camera equipped with advanced image processing.
- Security: It supports both face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security.
- Utility: An integrated IR blaster allows the smartphone to function as a universal remote control for household electronics like TVs and air conditioners.
ZENO 200 specifications
- 6.75-inch (720 x 1600 pixels) HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Dynamic bar, 480 nits typical brightness, up to 590 nits peak brightness
- 1.8 GHz Octa-Core UNISOC T7250 12nm processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
- Android 15 (Go Edition)
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 13MP rear camera with f/1.85 aperture, LED Flash
- 5MP front-facing camera
- 3.5mm audio jack, DTS sound
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Dust and Splash resistance (IP65), Military-Grade Durability (MIL-STD-810H certification)
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C
- 5000mAh battery with support for 15W charging
Pricing and availability
The ZENO 200 is available exclusively on Amazon.in, starting at an introductory launch price of Rs. 9,999.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, itel India, said:
The ZENO Series is a culture – a style statement where trendy meets toughness. Built for the ambitious Gen Zs, the all-new ZENO 200 brings a sleek, modern vibe with extremely strong build that is poised to make heads turn. With an IP65 rating and military grade protection, it’s ready to face the everyday challenges of the real world. Loaded with premium features like Ultralink and IR blaster, it is a smartphone to watch out for. And even with global memory prices going up, we’ve kept it very affordable – proving that staying connected, stylish, and future-ready shouldn’t cost a fortune.