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India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Poco F7 confirmed to launch in India with biggest battery ever, Flipkart listing reveals size and charging speed
Poco is gearing up for the launch of its next flagship, the Poco F7, and if early details are anything to go by, it's set to make quite an entrance. While the official launch date remains under wraps, Flipkart has already slipped some information, particularly about the phone's massive to a promotional page that quietly went live on Flipkart's website, the Poco F7 will feature a colossal 7,550mAh battery, putting it on track to become India's largest smartphone battery to date. That is, of course, unless another brand manages to sneak in with something even bigger before the F7 officially lands. For comparison, the current record holders — the iQOO Z10 and vivo T4 — both house 7,300mAh But it's not just about raw battery capacity. Flipkart's listing claims that the Poco F7's Si/C battery technology will deliver up to 2.18 days of endurance on a full charge under moderate won't be much of a hassle either. The Poco F7 is to support 90W wired fast charging, meaning that even this mammoth battery should top up relatively quickly. In addition, the device will offer 22.5W reverse wired charging, allowing it to double as a power bank and top up other gadgets when needed — a feature that could come in handy for many users on the F7: Leaked designFresh renders shared by Android Treasure on Friday offer a glimpse at the Poco F7 in a sleek black finish. Although Poco has yet to officially unveil the phone's design, the camera module depicted in the leaked images closely resembles the one revealed by a tipster earlier this week. The rear camera setup appears to consist of two lenses, separated by a pair of diagonal green lines, with a third raised line positioned between them. Credit: Android Treasure advertisementWhile the newly surfaced renders suggest that the Poco F7 may sport a fairly traditional rear panel design, earlier leaks hint at additional variations. One such leak shows a dual-tone finish with a distinctive design element on the right-hand side of the camera island, indicating that multiple colourways and design options could be on offer when the device finally F7: What to expectWhile Flipkart has remained tight-lipped about the rest of the Poco F7's specifications, leaks from benchmarking platform Geekbench have filled in a few more blanks. The device is expected to run on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, with one tested model featuring 12GB of RAM. More configurations are likely to be available once the device officially also suggests that the Poco F7 may be a rebadged version of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, which recently debuted with similar hardware. If these rumours hold true, buyers can expect the Poco F7 to boast a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1280p. Storage options could range up to 1TB, with RAM configurations reaching as high as terms of durability, the phone is rumoured to carry an IP68 rating, providing water and dust resistance for added peace of mind. Camera enthusiasts may also find plenty to like: the Poco F7 is tipped to feature a triple-camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video the launch expected to take place sometime this month, Poco fans in India won't have long to wait before all the details are officially confirmed. But judging by the early leaks, the Poco F7 is already shaping up to be one of the most feature-packed — and battery-heavy — smartphones of 2025.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
In-depth: iQOO, Poco outpaced parents in India. Can sub-brands continue this momentum?
NEW DELHI: iQOO and Poco have proven beneficial for their parents, Vivo and Xiaomi , helping penetrate deeper into online channels and certain demographics in the last two to three years. However, a broader market stagnation, demand saturation in urban regions, and flailing online channel sales have impacted nearly all brands, with Vivo being the only outlier. iQOO, launched in 2020, and Poco, launched in 2018, have a targeted portfolio of smartphones, backed by retail strategies, that cater to niche demographies such as Gen-Z and gamers, discouraging competition with the parent brand. Vivo primarily operates as an offline-focused brand, selling smartphones at all price points. In contrast, iQOO began as an online-first brand, targeting the mid-premium gaming segment. Xiaomi commenced as an online-centric brand, but it has an omnichannel presence today, and utilises Poco to cater to entry-level online consumers seeking a balance of hardware-to-price performance. 'We're seeing sub-brands outperform their parent brands recently, and that's largely because they are growing from a lower base. But it's not just about scale, it's also about sharper focus. While the parent brands have broader portfolios aimed at multiple price tiers and consumer types, sub-brands are more targeted,' Shubham Nimkar, analyst at Counterpoint Research , told ETTelecom . The market tracker's data shows that Poco's shipments grew strongly at 38% year-on-year in 2023, but moderated to 11% year-on-year in 2024. iQOO's volumes were, however, down by 34% year-on-year in 2023, but rose by 69% compared to the previous year in 2024. Today, both brands cumulatively hold less than 10% market share. In the January-March 2025 quarter, iQOO had a 5% share, while Poco's share stood at 2% Research data. Historically, Poco and iQOO had achieved a peak market share of 4% and 2% in Q2 2022 and Q3 2022, respectively. The latest data from the market tracker then implies that both sub-brands have not been able to take a substantial slice of the volume pie despite the market size primarily hovering between 150-155 million units in the last two years. The International Data Corporation's ( IDC ) findings paint a more striking picture. Poco's volume share declined from 5.9% in Q1 2024 to just 4.3% in Q1 2025. During the same period, iQOO's share fell from 2.8% to 2.3%. Poco declined to comment on ETTelecom's queries. 'At iQOO, our focus remains sharp on the ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 smartphone segment—where we cater to youth, young professionals, and heavy multitaskers,' Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO India, told ETTelecom , adding that the brand has launched a variety of smartphones, including the iQOO Neo 10R, iQOO Neo 10, and iQOO Z10, to bring flagship-grade devices to the mass market. 'As we move through 2025, we are doubling down on performance, building smartphones that are optimised for intensive tasks like faster AI image generation, video editing, rendering, running multiple apps simultaneously, and handling office-grade productivity tools,' Marya said. Mainline expansion crucial for future growth? With that said, analysts and mainline retailers cautioned that both sub-brands should extensively revamp their marketing and retail strategies to grow substantially in the coming quarters. "Having operated in the Indian smartphone market for a considerable period, both sub-brands are well-positioned for growth in the coming quarters."Upasana Joshi, principle analyst (smartphones, wearables and smart home research) for South Asia, IDC, told ETTelecom. 'Both iQOO and POCO have proven beneficial to their respective parent companies. Poco, now diversified into offline channels, is a strong contender in the entry-level segment, but needs more marketing efforts to expand further. Meanwhile, iQOO requires increased offline presence and offerings in the low-to-mid price segments,' she added. IDC estimates that iQOO has an average selling price (ASP) of $220-240 (~₹18,800-20,500), compared to Poco's $115 (~₹9,800) in India. Kailash Lakhyani, founder chairman of the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) & founder member of Organized Retailers Association (ORA), told ETTelecom that Poco and iQOO are not providing sufficient handset stocks to mainline retailers, thereby impacting buyers. 'They are not bothered whether these stocks are selling through aggregators to the gray market and then to smaller retailers, ultimately reaching consumers,' Lakhyani said. 'Their primary aim is to compete with other online-centric brands such as Motorola, Samsung M & F Series, Vivo T series, and Oppo K series,' he added. Delhi-based AIMRA represents 1.5 lakh mainline retailers, while ORA counts 20 members. They allege that Poco and iQOO's business practices are causing losses to the national exchequer. Reshuffle in top 5 brands Meanwhile, a separate story is playing out among the top five brands. IDC found that Xiaomi's shipments (excluding Poco) fell by 42% year-on-year, pushing it to the sixth rank in India in Q1 2025, with a market share of 7.8%. First-ranked Vivo's shipments grew by 14.6% year-on-year, holding a 19.7% share. 'Xiaomi's reduced shipments stemmed from a combination of issues, including internal management changes, difficulties within their offline sales channels, a strategic reorganisation of their product portfolio that led to a leaner offering concentrated at the low end and hindered their expansion into mid-to-high price segments, and intense competition from rival brands,' Joshi said. Counterpoint's Nimkar said that Xiaomi's shipments in the March 2025 quarter were weighed down by elevated inventory levels, with several of its key smartphones logging lower-than-expected sales, which prompted the brand to take a cautious approach by clearing its stock rather than pushing shipments into channels. Per Counterpoint, Xiaomi had a peak share of 23% in Q1 2022, but has been losing ground to rivals since then, particularly Samsung and Vivo, which continue to retain their market leadership. 'Vivo's growth in the Indian smartphone market over the past three quarters can be attributed to its balanced product portfolio, consistent innovation in areas such as camera, battery, and fast charging, and its strong presence in the mainline retail channel,' he said of Vivo. According to Counterpoint, Vivo is well-positioned to continue its momentum across all price segments, with a particular push in the premium segment through the expansion of the X and V-series models.
Mint
06-06-2025
- 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
06-06-2025
- 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.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amazon brings up to 55% off on summer appliances like AC and refrigerators from top brands like LG, Samsung and more
Budget-conscious buyers have multiple 5G smartphone options under Rs. 20,000 in 2025, including OPPO K13, iQOO Z10, Infinix Note 50s 5G+, Motorola G85 5G, and Vivo T4 5G, offering features like large batteries, good displays, and capable cameras.
