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Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Indian Express
5 budget phones from OnePlus, OPPO, realme, iQOO, and vivo under Rs 20,000, with long battery life
Battery life is one of the most critical pillars of the smartphone experience, often determining how reliable a device is. For communication, navigation, payments, work, entertainment, and social media, smartphones have become central to our digital lives, and the need for a dependable battery has never been greater. A phone with a large battery ensures all-day usage without the anxiety of running out of charge during critical situations. On the other hand, fast charging offers the convenience of quickly topping up the battery when it runs low. Ideally, a smartphone that combines both a big battery and fast charging strikes the perfect balance between endurance and efficiency. Here are five such smartphones worth considering in May 2025, all priced well within Rs 20,000, that pack big batteries, fast charging, or both to deliver excellent battery life. iQOO Z10 Rs 19,999 (Post Rs 2,000 bank discount) One of the best phones under Rs 20,000. (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express) The highlight of the iQOO Z10 (review) is its 7300mAh battery, one of the largest available in this price bracket. Whether you're gaming, streaming, navigating, or attending back-to-back video calls, the Z10 is built to last well over a full day on a single charge. Complementing the big battery is 90W fast charging, which powers the phone to 100 per cent in just over an hour. The combination of a large battery and fast charging ensures that the iQOO Z10 can easily last for over two days on a single charge. OPPO K13 Rs 17,999 OPPO K13. (Express Photo) At the heart of the OPPO K13 5G is its 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. This substantial capacity, although not as large as the iQOO Z10's, ensures users can enjoy extended periods of usage, whether it's for gaming, streaming, or navigation. Complementing this is the 80W SuperVOOC fast charging technology, which can charge the device to 62 per cent in just 30 minutes and achieve a full charge in under an hour. It's an easy pick for anyone looking for a smartphone with great battery life and a seamless software experience. Realme P3 Rs 15,999 realme P3. (Express Photo) At the core of the Realme P3 5G is a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. According to Realme, the P3 offers up to 17.5 hours of YouTube streaming, 8.5 hours of gaming, and a massive 91.5 hours of Spotify playback per charge. It also offers segment-first features like an IP69/68 water and dust resistance rating, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip for smooth performance, and a fast 120Hz refresh rate display. Vivo T4x Rs 13,999 vivo T4x. (Express Photo) Equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, the Vivo T4x 5G offers extended usage, catering to heavy users who engage in gaming, streaming, and multitasking. The device supports 44W FlashCharge, enabling rapid charging to minimise downtime. Combined with the power-efficient Dimensity 7300 chipset, the Vivo T4x can easily last all day and more, even for heavy users. Easily one of the longest-lasting smartphones under the Rs 15,000 price mark. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Rs 17,998 Nord CE4 Lite stands out with its Mega Blue shade. (Image: Bijin Jose/ The Indian Express) Although the Nord CE4 Lite (review) doesn't pack the biggest battery in the segment, its 5,500mAh battery delivers exemplary battery life, and when combined with 80W fast charging support, rest assured, the phone can last all day, even for heavy users. On top of that, the device also offers the latest OxygenOS 15 with an excellent set of AI features, making it a good smartphone beyond its impressive battery life. It also comes in multiple shades, including the ultra-orange variant.
Mint
30-04-2025
- Mint
iQOO Z10x 5G review: A well-balanced performer under ₹15,000
2025 has been the year when budget smartphones—especially those around the ₹ 15,000 price bracket—have finally become exciting, and the iQOO Z10x is a prime example. It fixes many of the issues plaguing phones in this segment by offering a massive 6,500mAh battery, UFS 3.1 storage, a Full HD+ display, and a powerful processor—all wrapped up in a good-looking design. Since its debut in India, there's been a lot of buzz around whether this is the best phone you can get in its price range. I've been using it for about 20 days now, and here's my two bits on the device's performance. Inside the Z10x's black-coloured box, you get a fairly standard setup: the device itself wrapped in plastic, a 44W adapter, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a clear plastic case, a SIM ejector tool, and some paperwork. On the back of the iQOO Z10x, there's a rectangular camera module with curved edges and a glossy finish that is a fingerprint magnet. The rest of the back features a more muted matte finish which, while not repelling fingerprint and smudges entirely, makes them less visible. On the front is a flat display with thick bezels around three sides and a chunky chin at the bottom. The left side houses the SIM card slot, while the right features the volume rockers and power button, which also doubles as a fingerprint scanner. In case you're wondering, yes—the entire phone is made of plastic. That's expected at this price point. But to its credit, the Z10x manages to look modern and minimalistic, with an elegance that belies its budget tag. However, the in-hand feel could've been better—the sharp edges make it harder to grip securely or hold comfortably for long durations. If this design feels familiar, it's because the Z10x is essentially a rebranded version of the Vivo T4x, which launched not too long ago. That's not necessarily a bad thing—especially considering the iQOO model is actually ₹ 500 cheaper than its Vivo-branded sibling—but it's worth pointing out. iQOO Z10x unboxing iQOO Z10x design iQOO Z10x comes in Titanium colour iQOO z10x features a thickness of 8.09mm The iQOO Z10x features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1050 nits. It's paired with a dual stereo speaker setup that gets decently loud, though the audio quality at high volumes leaves something to be desired. For what it's worth, there's also an option for an audio booster that raises the volume to up to 400 percent of the original. If you're switching from an AMOLED panel, the difference is immediately noticeable. When placed side by side with the Infinix Note 50s—which comes with an AMOLED screen—you can see that the latter delivers more vivid and accurate colours, stronger contrast, and better dynamic range. Images simply look more lifelike and punchy. The outdoor visibility of the Z10x isn't much to boast about either. While text doesn't get completely washed out in bright sunlight, the panel's excessive glare causes noticeable strain on the eyes. Don't get me wrong—this isn't a bad display, especially for the price. But the comparison shows that if you're willing to stretch your budget slightly, there are better display options out there. Performance: The Z10x is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor based on TSMC's 4nm process. There is support for either 6 or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage (yes, that's not a typo, UFS 3.1 under ₹ 15,000!). If this is the first time you are hearing about this SoC, let me try to simplify things a bit for you. The Dimensity 7300 is generally a very good everyday workhorse that can easily handle your everyday tasks and even a bit of gaming, but it's not a chip made for gamers, so keep your expectations in check in that department. In terms of benchmarks, the scores of iQOO Z10x are generally in line with the other phones with this chipset like the CMF Phone 1 (Review), Lava Agni 3 (Review), Infinix Note 50x (Review) and Oppo F29 Pro (Review). Here's a quick breakdown of all the numbers. AnTuTu: 6,24,994 (on par with Note 50x, slightly lower than F29 Pro and Agni 3) Geekbench 6: 1019 (single-core), 2756 (multi-core) 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test: Best loop score – 849; Lowest – 845; Stability – 99.5% The good news here is that there were no significant heating issues while running the benchmarks or even during prolonged gaming sessions. As for gaming, BGMI does not currently support 90fps on this phone. The highest available setting is HDR graphics with Ultra frame rate. In COD Mobile, the phone supports a maximum of Very High graphics at Very High frame rate or Low graphics at Ultra frame rate. Let's first get the specifications out of the way, the Z10x comes with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor on the back with support for 4K 30fps video recording. Meanwhile, selfie camera gets an 8MP sensor with support for 1080p video recording at 30fps. The primary shooter takes some eye pleasing shots in daylight with an affinity towards warmer skin tones but the details and skin tones can go for a toss in some cases. Surprisingly, the low light performance is actually very good for the price with decent details and colour reproduction. However, it does struggle with managing light sources with a glowy hue forming around bulbs or lamps that is often the case with budget phones. I'm not a big fan of the selfie shooter, which tends to produce overly soft images that lack detail and appear slightly over-processed in daylight, and completely messes up the skin tones in low-light scenarios. The camera is decent setup on the Z10x is decent for the price but not something you'll be boasting about anytime soon. The Z10x runs on Funtouch OS based on Android 15, which is the same UI that you also see on all the Vivo phones. The phone is promised to get 2 years os OS updates and 3 years of security patches. Some thoughts on Funtouch OS. This isn't the best Android skin out , but it's definitely not the worst either. A definite plus is that, unlike some other OEMs who bombard you with bloatware and ads, iQOO/Vivo allows you to disable most of that during setup if you're careful. The not-so-good part is that suggestions for 'Hot Apps' and 'Hot Games' still creep into the UI and there are also some third-party apps like Snapchat, Truecaller, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Phonepe, LinkedIn and Netflix pre-installed. In terms of battery, there is a 6,500mAh lithium-ion battery running the show here, with a 44W fast charger included that can recharge it in about an hour and 15 minutes. Since I wasn't using the Z10x as my primary device, it's hard to pin down an exact number for screen-on time. However, it's safe to say that the phone will last well over a day of normal use, and the battery life can even be stretched to 2 days if you're conservative with the usage. Let's move away from the simple narrative of listing the pros and cons and instead give you a straightforward answer for this one. If you are on a tight budget of around ₹ 13,000, there is simply no better alternative than the iQOO Z10x at the moment. But if you can stretch your budget a little over the ₹ 15,000 mark, there are a few slightly more attractive options in the market right now with an AMOLED display and some, believe it or not, with an even bigger battery. First Published: 30 Apr 2025, 07:35 PM IST
Mint
30-04-2025
- Mint
iQOO Z10x 5G review: A well-balanced performer under ₹15,000
2025 has been the year when budget smartphones—especially those around the ₹ 15,000 price bracket—have finally become exciting, and the iQOO Z10x is a prime example. It fixes many of the issues plaguing phones in this segment by offering a massive 6,500mAh battery, UFS 3.1 storage, a Full HD+ display, and a powerful processor—all wrapped up in a good-looking design. Since its debut in India, there's been a lot of buzz around whether this is the best phone you can get in its price range. I've been using it for about 20 days now, and here's my two bits on the device's performance. Inside the Z10x's black-coloured box, you get a fairly standard setup: the device itself wrapped in plastic, a 44W adapter, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a clear plastic case, a SIM ejector tool, and some paperwork. On the back of the iQOO Z10x, there's a rectangular camera module with curved edges and a glossy finish that is a fingerprint magnet. The rest of the back features a more muted matte finish which, while not repelling fingerprint and smudges entirely, makes them less visible. On the front is a flat display with thick bezels around three sides and a chunky chin at the bottom. The left side houses the SIM card slot, while the right features the volume rockers and power button, which also doubles as a fingerprint scanner. In case you're wondering, yes—the entire phone is made of plastic. That's expected at this price point. But to its credit, the Z10x manages to look modern and minimalistic, with an elegance that belies its budget tag. However, the in-hand feel could've been better—the sharp edges make it harder to grip securely or hold comfortably for long durations. If this design feels familiar, it's because the Z10x is essentially a rebranded version of the Vivo T4x, which launched not too long ago. That's not necessarily a bad thing—especially considering the iQOO model is actually ₹ 500 cheaper than its Vivo-branded sibling—but it's worth pointing out. iQOO Z10x unboxing iQOO Z10x design iQOO Z10x comes in Titanium colour iQOO z10x features a thickness of 8.09mm The iQOO Z10x features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1050 nits. It's paired with a dual stereo speaker setup that gets decently loud, though the audio quality at high volumes leaves something to be desired. For what it's worth, there's also an option for an audio booster that raises the volume to up to 400 percent of the original. If you're switching from an AMOLED panel, the difference is immediately noticeable. When placed side by side with the Infinix Note 50s—which comes with an AMOLED screen—you can see that the latter delivers more vivid and accurate colours, stronger contrast, and better dynamic range. Images simply look more lifelike and punchy. The outdoor visibility of the Z10x isn't much to boast about either. While text doesn't get completely washed out in bright sunlight, the panel's excessive glare causes noticeable strain on the eyes. Don't get me wrong—this isn't a bad display, especially for the price. But the comparison shows that if you're willing to stretch your budget slightly, there are better display options out there. Performance: The Z10x is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor based on TSMC's 4nm process. There is support for either 6 or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage (yes, that's not a typo, UFS 3.1 under ₹ 15,000!). If this is the first time you are hearing about this SoC, let me try to simplify things a bit for you. The Dimensity 7300 is generally a very good everyday workhorse that can easily handle your everyday tasks and even a bit of gaming, but it's not a chip made for gamers, so keep your expectations in check in that department. In terms of benchmarks, the scores of iQOO Z10x are generally in line with the other phones with this chipset like the CMF Phone 1 (Review), Lava Agni 3 (Review), Infinix Note 50x (Review) and Oppo F29 Pro (Review). Here's a quick breakdown of all the numbers. AnTuTu: 6,24,994 (on par with Note 50x, slightly lower than F29 Pro and Agni 3) Geekbench 6: 1019 (single-core), 2756 (multi-core) 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test: Best loop score – 849; Lowest – 845; Stability – 99.5% The good news here is that there were no significant heating issues while running the benchmarks or even during prolonged gaming sessions. As for gaming, BGMI does not currently support 90fps on this phone. The highest available setting is HDR graphics with Ultra frame rate. In COD Mobile, the phone supports a maximum of Very High graphics at Very High frame rate or Low graphics at Ultra frame rate. Let's first get the specifications out of the way, the Z10x comes with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor on the back with support for 4K 30fps video recording. Meanwhile, selfie camera gets an 8MP sensor with support for 1080p video recording at 30fps. The primary shooter takes some eye pleasing shots in daylight with an affinity towards warmer skin tones but the details and skin tones can go for a toss in some cases. Surprisingly, the low light performance is actually very good for the price with decent details and colour reproduction. However, it does struggle with managing light sources with a glowy hue forming around bulbs or lamps that is often the case with budget phones. I'm not a big fan of the selfie shooter, which tends to produce overly soft images that lack detail and appear slightly over-processed in daylight, and completely messes up the skin tones in low-light scenarios. The camera is decent setup on the Z10x is decent for the price but not something you'll be boasting about anytime soon. The Z10x runs on Funtouch OS based on Android 15, which is the same UI that you also see on all the Vivo phones. The phone is promised to get 2 years os OS updates and 3 years of security patches. Some thoughts on Funtouch OS. This isn't the best Android skin out , but it's definitely not the worst either. A definite plus is that, unlike some other OEMs who bombard you with bloatware and ads, iQOO/Vivo allows you to disable most of that during setup if you're careful. The not-so-good part is that suggestions for 'Hot Apps' and 'Hot Games' still creep into the UI and there are also some third-party apps like Snapchat, Truecaller, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Phonepe, LinkedIn and Netflix pre-installed. In terms of battery, there is a 6,500mAh lithium-ion battery running the show here, with a 44W fast charger included that can recharge it in about an hour and 15 minutes. Since I wasn't using the Z10x as my primary device, it's hard to pin down an exact number for screen-on time. However, it's safe to say that the phone will last well over a day of normal use, and the battery life can even be stretched to 2 days if you're conservative with the usage.
Mint
21-04-2025
- Mint
Oppo K13 5G with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 7,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more
The competition in sub ₹ 20,000 price segment is showing no signs of slowing down as Oppo has brought its own contender in the already boiling pot with the K13 5G. The new device will compete with the likes of some tough incumbents in the segment like the iQOO Z10x/Vivo T4x, Infinix Note 50s and Realme P3. Oppo K13 5G is priced at ₹ 17,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant while the 8GB RAM/256GB model is priced at ₹ 19,999. Moreover, the phone will also get a ₹ 1,000 bank discount or exchange offer for launch day, taking the price down to ₹ 16,999 and ₹ 18,999 respectively. The new device will go on sale on 25 April and will be available to buy from Flipkart, Oppo's own website and offline stores. Oppo K13 5G price Oppo K13 5G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness. The phone has a boxy design with a thickness of 8.45 mm and a weight of 208 grams. In terms of water and dust resistance, the K13 5G comes with an IP65 rating, which means that it can handle a little splash and even light rainfall, but not full submersion under water. The Oppo K13 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of optics, the K13 5G comes with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
