itel City 100
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until April 2027 · Buy-by April 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~2-year update track record — on that basis the City 100 should be supported until around April 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 0.9 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: itel's documentation · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
27% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A slim, IP64-rated budget phone with a big 5200mAh battery, held back by a modest 13MP camera, with estimated support to 2027.
Pros
- Large 5200mAh battery in a slim 7.7mm body
- IP64 splash and dust resistance is uncommon at this price
- 18W charging and up to 8GB RAM / 256GB storage
Cons
- Only a 13MP main camera, low even for budget rivals
- HD+ 90Hz panel and entry-level Unisoc T7250 performance
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, 700 nits |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 13MP — 1080p video |
| front | 8MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 168 × 76 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Materials | Slim plastic body |
| Water resistance | IP64 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 14 with itel OS 14.5 at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C |
| Update policy | ~1 years of updates (our estimate from itel's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the itel City 100 water resistant?
It carries an IP64 rating, meaning it is dust protected and resistant to water splashes, but not submersion.
How big is the battery?
5200mAh, slightly larger than most itel phones, with 18W wired charging.
Does it have 5G?
No, it is a 4G LTE device aimed at the lowest-cost segment.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.