iQOO Z10 Lite 5G launched for Rs 9,999: 50MP Sony camera, Dimensity 6300 chip, 6000mAh battery and more
The latest addition to the iQOO Z series, dubbed the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G, has officially been launched in India. This phone is designed for budget-conscious buyers who seek style, performance and solid battery life, without spending the big bucks. Some of the key highlights of this phone include a Dimensity 6300 processor, up to 256GB storage, a 50-megapixel primary rear camera and a large 6,000mAh battery under the hood. Here's everything you need to know about the brand-new iQOO Z10 Lite 5G, from its price, availability and top features.advertisementiQOO Z10 Lite 5G: Price, availability and launch offersThe iQOO Z10 Lite 5G comes in three RAM and storage variants: 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB, priced at Rs 9,999, Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999, respectively. It is available in two colours: Titanium Blue and Cyber Green. The first sale of the phone is starting on June 25 at noon via Amazon and iQOO's official website. Additionally, SBI Bank card users can bag an extra Rs 500 instant discount, bringing the effective price of the phone down to Rs 9,499, Rs 10,499 and Rs 12,499 for the 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, respectively.iQOO Z10 Lite 5G: Specs and featuresThe iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is the latest addition to the brand's budget portfolio and brings several upgrades at an affordable price. It sports a large 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits brightness (HBM). The display is accompanied by a durable build with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, along with SGS five-star anti-fall certification and military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification.advertisement
Under the hood, the iQOO Z10 Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, based on a 6nm process. This is paired with up to 8GB of RAM, with support for an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. Storage options include 128GB and 256GB variants, giving users enough space for apps, photos and videos. It runs on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, with iQOO promising two years of Android updates and three years of security patches. Other than this, there's a USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication.Battery life is one of the phone's standout features. The iQOO Z10 Lite packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. The company claims up to 70 hours of music playback and 37 hours of talk time on a single charge. The phone supports 15W charging, and iQOO assures that the battery will retain 80 per cent of its capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles.In the camera department, the iQOO Z10 Lite features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony AI sensor paired with a secondary 2-megapixel bokeh sensor. On the front, there's a 5-megapixel selfie camera for selfies and video calls. The camera system is supported by a handful of AI-based tools, including AI Erase to remove unwanted objects, AI Photo Enhance for clearer shots, and AI Document Mode for easy scanning and sharing.
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