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itel Zeno 300 vs POCO C71

₹650 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

itel Zeno 300 From ₹9,649
POCO C71 From ₹8,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The C71 starts ₹650 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹9,649 for the Zeno 300.

  • The Zeno 300 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,200 mAh.
  • The C71 has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
Which to buy

Get the Zeno 300 for the bigger battery. Get the C71 for the smoother screen.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecZeno 300C71
Overall Not rated 5.4 out of 10 Average
Performance Not rated 5 out of 10
Display 6.4 out of 10 6.4 out of 10
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 6.9 out of 10 (better) 6.1 out of 10
Build Not rated 4.8 out of 10
Software Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecZeno 300C71
Size 6.56 inches 6.88 inches
Panel Not listed LCD
Resolution Not listed 1640 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate 90Hz 120Hz (better)
Peak brightness Not listed 600 nits

Performance

SpecZeno 300C71
Chipset Not listed Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
RAM 4GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB, 128GB
Software Android 16 Go HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecZeno 300C71
Rear cameras 8MP main 32MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera 5MP 8MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps

Battery

SpecZeno 300C71
Battery 6,000 mAh (better) 5,200 mAh
Wired charging 18W (better) 15W

Build and connectivity

SpecZeno 300C71
Network 4G 4G LTE
SIM Not listed Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not listed Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water Not listed No rating
Weight Not listed 193 g
Thickness Not listed 8.26 mm
Colours Lavender Purple, Silver Mist, Classic Black Desert Gold, Cool Blue, Power Black

Availability

SpecZeno 300C71
Launch in India 25 Sep 2026 4 Apr 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Zeno 300
  • 4GB + 64GB₹9,649
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 300 vs C71, answered

In India, the itel Zeno 300 starts at ₹9,649 and the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Zeno 300 or the C71?

The C71, by ₹650. Starting prices: ₹8,999 for the C71, ₹9,649 for the Zeno 300. The C71 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹9,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Zeno 300 or the C71?

The Zeno 300, with 6,000 mAh to 5,200 mAh. Charging is close too: 18W 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 300 has a 6.56-inch screen 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 300 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.