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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.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mobile phones launched in April 2025: iQOO Z10, Vivo V50e, and more
April 2025 has been a busy month for smartphone launches. So far, we have seen several new releases, including mid-range devices, entry-level models, and flagships, spanning a wide range of price points. Brands like Realme, Vivo, iQOO, and others have all introduced new options. Let us take you through what these phones offer, their retail prices, and more. Read on. Price: iQOO Z10 costs ₹21,999, iQOO Z10x start at ₹16,499 The iQOO Z10 and the iQOO Z10x are two of the latest mid-range smartphones by iQOO. They were launched on 11th April and feature performance-oriented specifications, much like the rest of the iQOO smartphone range. The iQOO Z10, in particular, comes with a massive 7,300mAh battery and supports 90W fast charging. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset and offers up to 12GB of RAM. As for the iQOO Z10x, it was also launched on 11th April alongside the Z10. It features a slightly less powerful Dimensity 7300 chipset and a 6,500mAh battery. It can be configured with up to 256GB of storage. Price: ₹28,999 Moving on to the vivo V50e, it is the follow-up to the vivo V40e, which launched last year. While similar, there are several differences between the two. The Vivo V50e offers dual IP ratings, IP68 and IP69. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and features a 50MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The phone has a 5,600mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the V40e's 5,500mAh battery. Price: ₹19,999 As for the Realme Narzo 80 Pro, it comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. It features a 6.72-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 12GB of RAM. The device packs a 6,000mAh battery and meets the MIL-STD-810H standard, offering dual IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings. For the optics, it packs a 50MP main camera and a 2MP secondary shooter. Price: ₹15,999 ( ₹14,999 effective) Infinix Note 50s 5G+ is packing the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, alongside 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. For the display, it gets a 6.78-inch 144Hz panel and for the optics, it has a 64 MP main shooter, and a 2MP secondary shooter.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
5 best phones under Rs.15000 to buy in April 2025: Vivo T4x 5G, iQOO Z10x, and more
In search of an all-rounder budget smartphone that could manage day-to-day tasks, comes with great camera features, and more? Then we have got you covered. In recent months, smartphone brands including Vivo, iQOO, Poco, and others have introduced feature-rich phones at under Rs.15000 for the budget-conscious buyers. From the latest Vivo T4x 5G to performance-packed Poco M7 Pro, you have several options available. But which phone would be the right one for you? To make your search a little more hassle-free, we have compiled a list of the 5 best phones under Rs.15000, which are new in the market and offer all the latest features. Check the list and see if any model grabs your attention. Vivo T4x 5G: This is one of the newly launched Vivo T series smartphones launched earlier this year. The Vivo T4x 5G features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor for powerful performance. It also offers impressive camera features with a 50 MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The Vivo T4x 5G comes at the starting price of just Rs.13999. iQOO Z10x: Another smartphone to consider under Rs.15000 is the iQOO Z10x, which offers similar features as the Vivo T4x 5G. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, and it is backed by a massive 6500 mAh battery for lasting performance. It also features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Z10x comes at a starting price of Rs.13499 in India. Poco M7 Pro: The next smartphone on the list we have is the Poco M7 Pro. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chip paired with up to 8GB RAM. It features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Poco M7 Pro features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP camera with 20x digital zoom and a 2MP macro lens. It comes with a starting price of Rs.13999. Infinix Note 50X: This is also a newly launched smartphone that comes at a very affordable price. The Infinix Note 50X features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor paired with 8GB RAM, and it also comes with a 5500 mAh battery. The Infinix Note 50X is available at a starting price of Rs.11499. Realme Narzo 80x 5G: Lastly, we have Realme's latest Narzo series model, the Realme Narzo 80x 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G processor paired with 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage. It comes with a massive 6000mAh battery, providing a lasting performance. This smartphone can be bought at a starting price of Rs.13999.
