itel’s first-half 2026 lineup in Indonesia shows a clear formula: low prices, modern styling, and durability that is unusual in the entry-level class. The company released three new smartphones in the Rp1 million range, split across the City and A series.
The most striking part is that two of the models borrow a rear design language that resembles the iPhone 17 Pro, while the third pushes a more practical angle with a punch-hole display, a large battery, and stronger protection ratings. For buyers watching the lower end of the market, the trio offers a rare mix of style and resilience.
City 200 leads with the most balanced package
itel City 200 arrived in February 2026 as the successor to the City 100. It stands out immediately because it uses a punch-hole front camera instead of a waterdrop notch, giving it a more modern appearance than many phones in its price bracket.
The display is an IPS LCD panel measuring 6.78 inches with a 720 x 1576 pixel resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and 700 nits of brightness. Inside, the phone is powered by the Unisoc T7250, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Its camera setup is also straightforward for the class, with a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Power comes from a 5,200 mAh battery with 18W charging through USB Type-C.
Durability is a major selling point for City 200
Among the three models, City 200 is the one that most clearly emphasizes protection. It carries both IP65 and MIL-STD 810H certification, making it more resistant to dust, low-pressure water splashes, and drops from up to 1.5 meters.
itel also keeps the practical extras intact. The phone includes a mono speaker, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.
It is sold in four colors: bass black, echo silver, vibe purple, and melody pink. Those color choices help the device look less utilitarian, even though it is designed as an affordable everyday phone.
A100CS takes the iPhone 17 Pro-inspired route
Released in May 2026, itel A100CS is positioned as a sibling of the earlier A100C, which launched in December 2025. From the back, its rectangular camera island gives it a visual cue that feels closer to the iPhone 17 Pro than to a typical entry-level handset.
The front remains simpler, however, because it still uses a waterdrop notch. The display is an IPS LCD panel measuring 6.6 inches with a 720 x 1612 pixel resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate.
Performance is handled by the Unisoc T7100, along with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The phone has an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.
A100CS is the simplest, but not without protection
Like City 200, the A100CS also carries MIL-STD 810H certification. That means it is built to better handle light impacts and less forgiving daily use.
It does not add IP65 certification, but it still includes a mono speaker, a 3.5 mm audio jack, a fingerprint scanner on the power button, and an infrared transmitter. itel offers the phone in Cloud white, natural black, and lake green, with the 3/64GB variant priced at Rp1.6 million.
A200 is the most complete of the trio
itel A200 followed in June 2026 and also adopts the same rear design trend that echoes the iPhone 17 Pro. The comet orange color makes it even more eye-catching, since it recalls Apple’s prominent color styling.
Its IPS LCD display measures 6.75 inches and brings a 720 x 1600 pixel resolution together with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone uses the Unisoc T7250 and comes in 3GB or 4GB RAM options, paired with 64GB or 128GB of storage.
The camera hardware is modest, with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. A 5,000 mAh battery and 15W charging over USB Type-C round out the core specifications.
Price and durability keep A200 in contention
A200 also carries IP65 and MIL-STD 810H certification, matching City 200 on physical protection. It further retains the mono speaker, 3.5 mm audio jack, and fingerprint scanner on the power button, while adding a look that is more fashion-forward than most phones at this price point.
Available colors include comet orange, nightly blue, meteor titanium, and nebula green. Pricing starts at Rp1.5 million for the 3/128GB version and Rp1.6 million for the 4/128GB version, placing it as the most feature-rich option in itel’s current affordable trio.
The three phones show how itel is trying to compete in the entry-level market without relying on plain designs alone. City 200 offers the strongest all-round balance, A100CS keeps the price low with a distinctive rear look, and A200 combines the most complete package with the most attention-grabbing styling.