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itel Zeno 100 Lite vs POCO C71

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

itel Zeno 100 Lite From ₹7,999
POCO C71 From ₹8,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Zeno 100 Lite starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹7,999 against ₹8,999 for the C71.

  • The C71 has the much faster chip: the Unisoc T7250 against the Unisoc T7100, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The C71 has the bigger battery: 5,200 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
  • The C71 has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
Which to buy

Get the Zeno 100 Lite for the lower price. Get the C71 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and the smoother screen.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Overall 4.8 out of 10 Average 5.4 out of 10 Average (better)
Performance 4 out of 10 5 out of 10 (better)
Display 5.8 out of 10 6.4 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 3.9 out of 10 4.5 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 3.7 out of 10 4.4 out of 10 (better)
Battery 6.1 out of 10 6.1 out of 10
Build Not rated 4.8 out of 10
Software Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Size 6.56 inches 6.88 inches
Panel IPS LCD LCD
Resolution 1612 x 720 (HD+) 1640 x 720 (HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 90Hz 120Hz (better)
Peak brightness 400 nits 600 nits (better)

Performance

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Chipset Unisoc T7100 Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
RAM 2GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB, 128GB
Software Android 15 Go HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Rear cameras 8MP main 32MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera 5MP 8MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps

Battery

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,200 mAh (better)
Wired charging 10W 15W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Network 4G 4G LTE
SIM Not listed Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water Not listed No rating
Weight 184 g (better) 193 g
Thickness 8.49 mm 8.26 mm (better)
Colours Silk Green, Titanium Gold, Pure Black Desert Gold, Cool Blue, Power Black

Availability

SpecZeno 100 LiteC71
Launch in India 23 Jul 2026 4 Apr 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Zeno 100 Lite
  • 2GB + 64GB₹7,999
C71
  • 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
  • 6GB + 128GB₹9,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Zeno 100 Lite vs C71, answered

In India, the itel Zeno 100 Lite starts at ₹7,999 and the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Zeno 100 Lite or the C71?

The Zeno 100 Lite, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹7,999 for the Zeno 100 Lite, ₹8,999 for the C71. The C71 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹9,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Zeno 100 Lite or the C71?

The C71, with 5,200 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 10W and 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the C71's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Zeno 100 Lite has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, the C71 a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 8MP main on the Zeno 100 Lite and 32MP main on the C71. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Zeno 100 Lite runs the Unisoc T7100, the C71 the Unisoc T7250. Going by published benchmark scores, the Unisoc T7250 is the faster of the two.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 184 g and 193 g.