Specification

Itel Zeno 300 Price in Pakistan, Specs, and Detailed Review

The Itel Zeno 300 is an entry-level 4G smartphone built around a 6.56-inch 90Hz TFT display, a Unisoc T7100 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a large 6,000mAh battery. Its Pakistani price is listed at Rs. 29,999 based on current market information, while its confirmed Indian launch price is ₹9,649 for the 4GB/64GB configuration. The phone went on sale in India in September 2026 running Android 16 Go Edition, with an 8MP rear camera and 18W charging.

The important point is that the Zeno 300 isn’t trying to compete with mid-range phones on camera quality, processing power, or display resolution. Its hardware priorities are simpler: a large battery, 90Hz scrolling, expandable storage, a headphone jack, and basic everyday connectivity.

Global Launch & Pakistan Availability

The Itel Zeno 300 launched in India on September 25, 2026, with the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage configuration priced at $110. (One outlet lists September 24 as the launch date; others place retail availability on the 25th — the difference likely comes down to embargo timing versus actual retail stock.)

The global spec sheet is consistent on the core hardware: a 6.56-inch HD+ display at 90Hz, the Unisoc T7100 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

For Pakistan, buyers should distinguish between official local stock and imported units. Itel has operated in Pakistan since 2019 and maintains a local support presence, including IMEI and warranty-check facilities. As of late 2026, however, Itel Pakistan has not published an official Zeno 300 listing on its regional portal, so the Rs. 29,999 figure supplied for this review should be treated as a current market estimate rather than a confirmed manufacturer-listed Pakistani MSRP.

The Pakistan Price: Official, Non-PTA, and CPID

The Zeno 300 is a 4G budget handset, so the Pakistani price structure is considerably simpler than that of expensive imported flagships. If the Rs. 29,999 figure represents an officially PTA-approved retail unit, the buyer normally doesn’t need to pay a separate registration bill after purchase.

For an imported or non-PTA unit, the cost of making the device compliant depends on the applicable customs duty, taxes, and the valuation used by the authorities. Pakistan’s DIRBS system identifies non-compliant devices and can eventually block them from local cellular networks.

Figures reflect current grey-market imports versus local retail stock and are market-oriented estimates, not an official FBR/PTA tax quotation. Always verify the actual payable amount against the device’s IMEI before purchasing an imported handset — send the 15-digit IMEI as an SMS to 8484, or check it at dirbs.pta.gov.pk.

There’s little reason to buy a non-PTA Zeno 300 merely to save a few thousand rupees if the eventual registration cost brings the total close to official-market pricing.

What About CPID?

CPID, or server-patched, phones are a separate matter. A CPID service generally involves altering or manipulating device identification information so a handset can operate on local networks without going through the normal official registration route. It is not the same thing as official PTA approval.

For a phone in this price category, paying for a questionable server patch is difficult to justify. Buyers can run into problems with IMEI status, software updates, resale, device authentication, and financial apps — banking and payment apps often impose their own security checks on modified software environments, and a patched handset may fall outside normal manufacturer warranty coverage.

The safer route is to buy a device with legitimate IMEI registration and verify its status before handing over payment.

Design and Build Quality

The Zeno 300 measures approximately 164 × 76 × 8.0mm and weighs 185 grams. The listed specification points to plastic-oriented construction, which is normal for this price class.

Its most notable durability claim is MIL-STD-810H. This shouldn’t be interpreted as equivalent to a certified IP68 smartphone — MIL-STD-810H refers to a family of military environmental testing methods, and manufacturers can select particular tests relevant to their device. Carrying the label doesn’t automatically mean a phone has passed every test in that standard.

IP68 and IP69 Protection

The Zeno 300’s listed specification doesn’t provide an IP68 or IP69 rating, and that distinction matters:

• IP65, reported by some third-party listings for the Zeno 300, indicates dust protection and protection against water jets — it is not an invitation to submerge the phone.
• IP68 normally indicates dust-tight construction and protection against specified continuous immersion conditions.
• IP69 concerns protection against powerful, high-temperature water jets.

Because the manufacturer-level information available for this model doesn’t clearly establish an official IP68/IP69 rating, buyers shouldn’t treat the Zeno 300 as a waterproof phone.

Display & Screen Technology

The Zeno 300 uses a 6.56-inch TFT display with a 720 × 1612-pixel resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, putting pixel density in the high-260 pixels-per-inch range according to third-party specs.

The 90Hz refresh rate is the strongest part of this display spec — scrolling through menus, social feeds, and supported apps should look noticeably smoother than a conventional 60Hz panel.

The resolution is a different story. At 720p on a screen larger than 6.5 inches, text and fine graphical detail won’t look as sharp as on 1080p panels. For WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, calls, and basic web browsing, it’s perfectly usable; for reading small text, editing photos, or watching high-resolution video, the limitations become easier to notice.

The panel also isn’t AMOLED, so there are no true per-pixel blacks or the contrast advantages associated with OLED technology. On brightness, reliable launch specs don’t establish a consistent official peak-nits figure — one third-party listing quotes approximately 480 nits, but that shouldn’t be treated as a lab-confirmed measurement.

For a roughly Rs. 30,000 Pakistani phone, 90Hz is a welcome inclusion, but 720p is a clear cost-saving measure.

Performance and Hardware

The processor is the Unisoc T7100, an entry-level chipset built on a 12nm-class process. Launch coverage points to an octa-core configuration with Mali-G57-class graphics, though published clock configurations differ slightly between databases.

The memory configuration:

• 4GB RAM (LPDDR4X, per published specifications)
• 64GB internal storage (eMMC-class, per launch specifications)
• Dedicated microSDXC slot for expandable storage

The storage technology matters here. This isn’t UFS 3.x or UFS 4.0 — eMMC storage has substantially lower performance than modern UFS storage, especially for random access and sustained application workloads. That’s a meaningful reason to view the Zeno 300 as a basic phone rather than a performance-oriented device.

The Unisoc T7100 can comfortably handle:

• WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok
• YouTube and general web browsing
• Calls and messaging
• Light multitasking
• Simple, lightweight games

Heavy gaming is another matter. Titles like PUBG Mobile should be approached with conservative graphics and frame-rate settings — buyers shouldn’t expect stable high-frame-rate gaming comparable to Snapdragon- or Dimensity-equipped phones in higher price categories.

The 4GB of physical RAM is also modest heading into 2026. Any advertised “extended RAM” feature shouldn’t be confused with additional physical memory — virtual RAM borrows internal storage space and can’t deliver the same performance as actual LPDDR memory.

Camera Capabilities (No Marketing Fluff)

The rear camera is an 8MP single sensor; the front-facing camera is 5MP. Rear video recording tops out at 1080p/30fps.

There’s no multi-camera setup to analyze here, and that’s actually a point in the phone’s favor — it avoids the common budget-phone trick of adding 2MP macro or depth sensors purely to inflate the camera count on a spec sheet.

The camera hardware, in full:

• 8MP primary rear camera with LED flash
• 5MP selfie camera
• 1080p/30fps rear video
• No optical telephoto lens
• No ultrawide camera
• No dedicated macro camera
• No optical image stabilization

The 8MP sensor can produce acceptable photos in good daylight, particularly for messaging and casual social use. Low-light photography will depend heavily on software processing and available lighting rather than the hardware itself. There’s also no 4K recording, which is entirely reasonable at this price but reinforces that the Zeno 300 isn’t built as a camera phone.

The lack of OIS is a real limitation too. Electronic stabilization and software processing can help with video, but they can’t reproduce the mechanical stabilization that optical image stabilization provides.

Battery Life and Charging

Battery capacity is where the Zeno 300 makes its strongest hardware argument. The phone carries a 6,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging and no wireless charging.

For an entry-level phone paired with a relatively low-resolution 720p screen and a low-power chipset, 6,000mAh provides a substantial endurance reserve. Users who mainly make calls, use WhatsApp, browse social media, and watch some video should get through a full day without much difficulty — light users may stretch that considerably further.

The compromise is charging speed. 18W is functional rather than fast by current smartphone standards, and a battery this large takes noticeably longer to refill than a 33W, 45W, or 67W system would manage. Still, charging speed has to be judged against the price and target market — someone prioritizing endurance over rapid top-ups may find the trade entirely acceptable.

Software & Longevity

The Zeno 300 ships with Android 16 Go Edition, which is designed for lower-memory hardware and reduced resource consumption. That approach makes sense paired with 4GB of RAM and entry-level processing hardware — the lighter OS environment should ease some of the pressure that comes with running a full Android installation on budget hardware.

The bigger uncertainty is long-term software support. Itel has not published a specific multi-year update commitment for the Zeno 300, so buyers shouldn’t assume Samsung- or Google-style long-term software support. That matters when deciding whether to keep the phone for several years — the hardware is adequate for basic communication today, but performance can become more constrained over time as apps grow heavier.

Itel does provide Pakistani support infrastructure, including warranty and IMEI verification pages, which is useful when buying an officially supported unit.

Final Verdict: Should You Buy It in Pakistan?

The Itel Zeno 300 makes sense for a specific type of Pakistani buyer, but its Rs. 29,999 positioning needs careful consideration.

Its strengths are straightforward: the 6,000mAh battery, 90Hz display, dedicated microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and USB-C port. It also avoids the unnecessary 2MP macro/depth-camera clutter found on some budget devices by sticking with a single, honest 8MP rear camera.

Its weaknesses are equally clear: the 720p TFT display, eMMC storage, 4GB of RAM, entry-level Unisoc processor, and basic 8MP camera are all visible cost-saving choices. There’s no 5G, no NFC, and no high-end video capability.

At around Rs. 30,000, it’s worth comparing against phones like the Tecno Spark Go 2 and Infinix Smart 10. Current Pakistani listings show real price variation by retailer and configuration — one major retailer lists the Spark Go 2 around Rs. 34,499, while the Infinix Smart 10 has appeared around Rs. 33,999 (though some retailers now list it as discontinued). The comparison should come down to actual configuration, warranty status, and current street price, rather than picking whichever phone advertises the highest RAM figure.

For someone who wants a large-battery secondary phone, a basic smartphone for an older family member, a communication device, or an inexpensive daily driver, the Zeno 300’s specs are coherent and honest for the price. For a buyer expecting strong gaming performance, sharp multimedia, advanced photography, or several years of demanding app use, the hardware is much less convincing.

The key purchasing rule in Pakistan stays the same regardless of which phone you’re buying: verify whether the unit is officially PTA-approved, check its IMEI status via SMS to 8484 or at dirbs.pta.gov.pk, confirm the warranty, and don’t treat CPID or server patching as equivalent to legitimate registration.