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Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & AI sensor

Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of smartphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.5

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 95%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.5

Display

15%

5.9

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

6.2
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 5.9 points, which is higher than 53.8% of smartphones.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Brand name
Itel
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor model which is slower than processors in 59.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 4.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & AI sensor
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & AI sensor MP which is lower than that of 74.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 which is wider than that of 90.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
2 SIM (Nano + Nano)
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
267 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 267 ppi which is lower than that of 86.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
in watts
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
166 mm
This smartphone has a height of 166 mm which is taller than 75.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
77 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77 mm which is wider than 72.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.8 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
89,474 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 89,474 cm³ which is smaller than 68.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Aivana, Ask AI, Text Generator, Grammar Checker, Smart Summarizer
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 12.8% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1072 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,072 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 27.3% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    840 nits vs 660 nits
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • 12.8% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1072 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,072 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Aivana, Ask AI, Text Generator, Grammar Checker, Smart Summarizer
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    2
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 27.3% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    840 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.2% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 71.4% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 14 GB
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • 32.4% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (267 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 19.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.68 vs 8.000).
    6.68 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 71.4% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 14 GB
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & AI sensor vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & AI sensor vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No manual white balance
    This smartphone does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average smartphone does. 98.5% of smartphones include white balance controls.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 32.4% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (267 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Panda King Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Panda MN228
    Panda King Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 160 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (840 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    840 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
    Itel Zeno 5G does not have LDAC support according to a versus comparison
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (166 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    166 mm vs 163.6 mm

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent value for money in the budget 5G segment
  • Stylish and premium-feeling slim design (7.8mm) with a matte finish
  • Fluid 120Hz refresh rate display for smooth scrolling
  • Reliable 5G connectivity with support for multiple bands
  • Good battery endurance from the 5,000mAh cell
  • Useful AI features like the Aviana assistant and AI camera enhancements
  • Durable build with IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Includes 100 days of free screen replacement

What we don't like about Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Slow charging speeds (only 18W supported, 10W charger often included in box)
  • Camera performance struggles significantly in low-light conditions
  • Pre-installed bloatware apps can clutter the interface
  • Occasional UI lag or hanging issues reported by some users
  • Average front-facing selfie camera quality
  • Display is only HD+ resolution rather than Full HD

Verdict

The Itel Zeno 5G (4GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone running Android 14, powered by the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset for smooth daily performance. Its main characteristics include a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS display with a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, a large 5,000mAh battery, and a 50MP AI main camera. Pros are the solid 5G connectivity, durable IP54 dust and splash-resistant build with Panda MN228 screen protection, and a smooth user experience for the price point. A notable con is the inclusion of only a 10W charger in the box despite supporting 18W fast charging, and some users find the 8MP front camera and overall low-light camera performance to be average.

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