Back in March 2026, the Itel Zeno 100 launched in India with a bold design and impressive specifications in the budget segment. Now, the brand is expanding the lineup with the Itel Zeno 100 Pro and Zeno 100 Lite.
Dedicated Amazon microsites for both the Itel Zeno 100 Pro and Itel Zeno 100 Lite have gone live. Thanks to this, we know that the Itel Zeno 100 Pro launch date in India is confirmed for July 16, 2026.
However, the Itel Zeno 100 Lite launch date is not set in stone yet and is only teased to be "coming soon". The microsites also give us a good look at the design and some key specifications of the upcoming Itel phones.
Itel Zeno 100 Pro Design and Specifications
Starting off with the Pro model first, we get a good look at its camera module design, and it will be a departure from the regular Zeno 100's OnePlus 13s-like aesthetics.
Instead of a squircle camera module housing the lenses, we see a horizontal edge-to-edge island housing an "AI camera" alongside what seems to be a dummy lens (common in this segment). However, this could also be a secondary 2 MP lens, but it can't be said for sure.
We also see an LED flash accompanied by an IR blaster. The brand teases that the Itel Zeno 100 Pro will feature "multi-device control" with "point, tap and control," which is very likely referring to said IR sensor.
Apart from this, the brand is also teasing what seems to be a Bluetooth-based calling system with a range of 200 metres. This can come in handy in areas of low network connectivity.
As per Itel, the smartphone is "built tough" with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability, bringing heat and drop resistance to the table. Additionally, the microsite states that the phone will come with "unstoppable energy", hinting at a generous battery capacity.
Itel Zeno 100 Lite Design and Specifications
As for the Itel Zeno 100 Lite, it will stick to the Zeno 100's design and is showcased in a similar green colourway. We see a similar squircle camera module housing dual lenses, an LED flash and what appears to be an IR blaster.
At the front, the phone will feature a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The phone is also confirmed to sport a DTS-tuned speaker for "loud, clear and balanced" audio output. Going by the images on the microsite, we also see a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Itel is calling it the "most durable" phone in the segment. Additionally, the brand is also promising "all-day battery" with a 5,000mAh unit running the show. Moreover, just like the Zeno 100 Pro, the Lite model will also sport military-grade durability.
Apart from this, the brand is calling the Itel Zeno 100 Lite its "most affordable" phone, hinting at a lower price than the Zeno 100's Rs 6,866 launch price. However, we can expect the Itel Zeno 100 Pro to be slightly more expensive with that "Pro" in the moniker.
Considering how the smartphone industry is in shambles due to the ongoing RAM crisis, the two budget phones could come as a much-needed relief for some buyers.
We can also expect the Lite model to launch alongside the Pro phone, although it can't be said for sure at the moment. The brand should reveal more details in the coming days, so stay tuned.
