Itel Zeno 20 Max

Name: Itel Zeno 20 Max
Brand: Itel

Display6.6" 720 x 1612 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc T7100

Main camera13MP

Battery5000 mAh

5.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, December 21

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

Weight

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.2m

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 1500 nits (peak)

Size

6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Platform

Android 14 (Go edition), itel OS 14

Chipset

Unisoc T7100

CPU

Octa-core 1.8 GHz

GPU

PowerVR GE8322

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, AF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP

Features

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Charging

USB Power Delivery up to 15 W

Misc

Colors

Starlit Black, Space Titanium, Aurora Blue

Models

A6610L

SAR

0.82 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

90Hz, 720x1560 on 6.6 inches261 ppi and 90Hz refresh rate mean text is legible and scrolling is smoother than budget 60Hz phones, but not sharp enough to make reading text at arm's length effortless.

performance

Unisoc T603, 1.8 GHz 8-coreThis chipset handles light apps, calls, and messaging without lag, but will struggle with heavy games or fast photo editing; think WhatsApp and YouTube, not PUBG or video work.

battery

5000 mAh, about 1.5 days light useWith light to moderate use (messaging, browsing, social media), expect roughly 1.5 days between charges; heavy video streaming or gaming will cut that to under a day.

charging

15W Power Delivery, roughly 2 to 2.5 hoursRecharging from empty to full takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, so not a quick top-up; you will want to charge overnight.

storage

128GB or 64GB, microSD up to 2TBBase storage is either 128GB or 64GB depending on your region; microSD expansion means you can add bulk for photos and video without worry.

durability

IP54, basic water resistanceIP54 means dust and light splashes are okay (rain, spilled drink), but submersion or sustained jets of water will damage the phone.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display66

Performance46

Camera52

Battery58

Value55

GoSolo Verdict

The Itel Zeno 20 Max is a bare-bones entry-level phone aimed squarely at dual-SIM markets in the Global South, with a 5000 mAh battery and 90Hz display that stretch daily comfort on a shoestring budget. It is fine for calls, texts, and light browsing, but the weak chipset and sparse 13 MP camera mean you're buying longevity and connectivity, not performance or picture quality.

Strengths · 4

5000 mAh battery delivers 1.5+ days on light use, a genuine advantage over smaller rivals in this price tier
IP54 rating and 1.2 m drop resistance add real durability for daily mishaps (spills, falls) without inflating the cost
90 Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and feeds noticeably smoother than the 60 Hz budget phones that still dominate at this price
Dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion, removing the storage bottleneck that plagues budget phones

Trade-offs · 3

Weak Unisoc T7100 chipset struggles with anything beyond light apps and messaging; gaming and video work will lag
Slow 15 W charging takes 2 to 2.5 hours from empty, forcing overnight charging habits
Basic 13 MP camera captures usable daylight snapshots but lacks detail and struggles in low light