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Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
iQOO Z10 Lite 5G to launch in India on June 18: Budget phone with 6,000mAh battery teased
Smartphone maker iQOO has officially confirmed the launch date for its upcoming budget 5G handset, the iQOO Z10 Lite. Set to debut in India on 18 June, the device will join the brand's Z10 series lineup, which already includes the iQOO Z10 and Z10x models launched earlier this year in April. The company made the announcement via a post on X, revealing that the Z10 Lite 5G will house a 6,000mAh battery, which it claims is the largest in its segment. A microsite for the phone has also gone live on Amazon India, confirming its availability on the platform. iQOO has hinted that the smartphone will be priced under ₹ 10,000, making it an aggressively positioned 5G offering in the entry-level category. This pricing could give the Z10 Lite a competitive edge, especially among budget-conscious consumers seeking strong battery life and 5G connectivity. In terms of design, the Z10 Lite appears to sport a dual rear camera setup placed vertically within a pill-shaped module at the top-left corner of the back panel. The phone also features a speaker grille at the top edge and standard volume and power buttons on the right-hand side. The Z10 Lite will likely be a toned-down variant of the Z10 and Z10x, which are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipsets respectively. Those models feature larger batteries — 7,300mAh in the Z10 and 6,500mAh in the Z10x — and come equipped with 50MP dual rear cameras and 8MP front-facing sensors. While the full specifications of the Z10 Lite are yet to be revealed, more details are expected in the days leading up to its official unveiling.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
iQOO Z10 Lite 5G launching with 6,000mAh battery on June 18: Check expected price, specs and more
After introducing the iQOO Z10 and the Z10x in India last April, iQOO is all set to expand the Z10 series with the launch of the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G. The company has released an official teaser claiming the upcoming Z10 Lite 5G will have the biggest battery in the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment, i.e., a 6,000mAh unit. Apart from this, the teaser shows that the upcoming device is going to sport a dual-rear camera setup and will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset. For context, the standard iQOO Z10 is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, while the Z10x runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor. advertisement According to a teaser shared by iQOO India on X (formerly Twitter), the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G will officially launch in India on June 18. As seen in the image, the phone will come in a blue colour option. However, we do expect to see the phone launch in other colour variants as well. Interestingly, X accounts of Snapdragon India and Amazon India have also been tagged in the post, suggesting that the upcoming phone will feature a Snapdragon chip under the hood and will be available for purchase via Amazon. Other than this, no official details are known about the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G yet. When it comes to expectations, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G could likely feature a 6.5 to 6.7-inch IPS LCD display, with an HD+ resolution and possibly a 120Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor, the Z9 Lite, launched with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. advertisement On the inside, expect to see a Snapdragon processor, as mentioned above — possibly the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, an SoC we've already seen in phones such as the Redmi 14C 5G and Poco M7 5G. The Z9 Lite was powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC. iQOO has already confirmed that the battery capacity of the Z10 Lite 5G will be 6,000mAh, which is a notable bump from the 5,000mAh battery seen on the Z9 Lite. However, we expect the charging speeds to remain the same as last year's model, i.e., 15W, with a charger bundled inside the box. In terms of software, the phone will likely ship with Funtouch OS 15 atop Android 15. Finally, in terms of optics, we are not expecting major upgrades here. The iQOO Z10 Lite 5G will likely feature a similar camera setup as the Z9 Lite, i.e., a 50-megapixel dual-rear setup along with an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies. As for pricing, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is expected to start at Rs 9,999, qualifying it for the sub-Rs 10,000 segment. The phone would likely come with 4GB and 6GB RAM options, and at least 128GB of base storage, similar to its predecessor. We'll get to know more about the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G on June 18. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest updates on iQOO's upcoming budget device.
Deccan Herald
01-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
iQOO Z10x review: Feature-rich budget Android phone
Just a couple of weeks ago, iQOO launched the new new Z10 series phones in comes in two variants-- top-end iQOO Z10 (review) and a standard iQOO Z10x-- with prices starting at Rs 13,4999 in India.I have been using the iQOO Z10x for a week and here are my thoughts on the latest Android phone from brings Gemini Live to all Android phones for build quality and display:iQOO Z10x comes in visually appealing design language. This particular 'Ultramarine' colour variant is one of the best-looking phone in the budget segment. It has very beautiful wavy design with matte does a fantastic job of repelling the dust and also sweaty fingerprint the dynamic Ring LED on the back flashes halo-like light whenever the device is charging or receive message notifications or calls. When the battery is down, it flashes red and let the owner know it is time for has curved edges that cascades to the mid-rail. It offers a good grip for the fingers to hold on to the device and the matte finish ensure, there is less chance of slipping out of the ultramarine blue, the company offers iQOO Z10x in titanium is not just a pretty phone, but also a very sturdy phone. The Z10x boasts MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and IP64 dust-and-water splash-resistant the display comes pre-fitted with a screen guard and the company is offering free cover case with the retail box. iQOO has covered all bases to ensure the Z10x be able to serve the customer for several years at least for three-to-four the front, the iQOO Z10x features a 6.72-inch full HD+ (2408×1080p) screen with 120Hz refresh rate and offers up to 1050 nits peak it on OTT apps or short videos on social media platforms, the big display is great for consuming multimedia also offers an Eye Protection feature. Once turned on, it makes the display turn warm and significantly reduces the blue light emission to lessen the strain on the eyes while watching movies or reading e-books at is an Anti-fatigue brightness option, which will adjust the brightness to further reduce the strain on the eyes. This comes in handy for users who have the habit of reading e-books before going to sleep. This feature once turned on, will ensure the user can slip in to sleep faster than >> Display & brightness >> Eye Protection >> Anti-fatigue brightnessThe device also comes with an infrared sensor, which can be used to control Internet-of-Things (IoT) gadgets at home including compatible smart TVs and air supports dual SIM slots and there is no option for microSD device also boasts a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which by the way works fine with a low rate of false rejection Z10x is powered by a 4nm class 2.5GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7300 octa-core processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB/256GB (UFS 3.1) terms of day-to-day usage, it works amazingly smoothly. Be it switching between multiple apps or operating camera or running Gemini AI applications and in-house photography tools. It waltz through the day without any noticeable lag-ness as also supports several gaming titles available on Google Play runs Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15. It has a familiar UI, very easy to navigate through the phone's settings and applications. It is guaranteed to get two years of Android OS update and three years of software security patches to protection agains the new emerging cyber Z10x houses a massive 6,500mAh capacity cell. It consistently delivered more than a day of battery life. The device comes with a 44W charger in the retail box. It takes a little over one and half hours to charge up from zero to 100 per cent mark. .PhotographyIt boasts of dual-camera modul-- 50MP wide camera with f/1.8 aperture, support Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAC), gyro Electric Image Stabilisation (EIS) and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor with Ring-LED flash on the Z10x takes pretty amazing photos in the sunlight. The colours, particularly the flowers and human faces appear vibrant and does not have ultra-wide mode, but as you can see the sample photo, it can accomodate the gigantic Yashobhoomi convention centre within the supports 2X zoom and can digitally zoom up to iQOO phone does a neat job with macro close-up photos as can also take pretty decent portrait photos with the background nicely blurred to deliver a bokeh device also supports AI Eraser. It does a fine job with removing the unwanted people or objects from the night, iQOO Z10x does a fine job with sharp photos. .Even under controlled light conditions, the image quality is admirably can record decent quality 4K and full HD (1080p) the front, it houses an 8MP (f/2.05) camera. It takes pretty nice selfies in the sunlight, good enough for Display Picture (DP) on social media thoughtsiQOO Z10x is a great value-for-money budget Android phone. It has gorgeous design language and comes with US military grade durability features in addition to water-splash resistance wise, it does a fine job and even gaming too, it works good. Even photography too, it takes pretty good images in almost light most importantly, it excells in terms of battery life. It can easily last one and half days with normal comes in ultramarine and colours and will be available in three configurations- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage- for Rs 13,499, Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,499, 13 Review: Cost-effective premium the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech
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.
