If you’re shopping under ₹25k and battery anxiety is your #1 pain point, the iQOO Z10 5G is built for you. iQOO’s mid-range “Z” phone pairs a 7,300 mAh battery with 90W charging, a smooth 120 Hz AMOLED screen, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. Here’s a clear, hype-free look at what you actually get in India right now.
Price in India (as of Aug 31, 2025): ₹21,999 for the 8 GB/128 GB variant on iQOO’s official store.
Design & build
The iQOOZ10 keeps things tidy and practical: a 199 g body, ~7.9 mm thickness (varies slightly by color), and an in-display fingerprint reader. It comes in Glacier Silver and Stellar Black with a circular camera island. iQOO also touts IP65 dust/water resistance and MIL-STD-810H-grade durability claims (lab-tested), plus “wet-hand touch” responsiveness—handy during monsoons.
Display
You get a 6.77-inch FHD+ (2392×1080) AMOLED panel that refreshes at 120 Hz. iQOO markets “up to 5000 nits local peak brightness” (a local/scene peak, not full-screen), HDR support for Netflix/Prime Video, and very high-frequency PWM dimming for eye comfort. Translation: it’s bright outdoors, smooth for scrolling, and friendly for late-night reading.
Performance
Under the hood sits Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with options up to 12 GB RAM (plus virtual RAM) and 256 GB storage. For a mid-range chip, it handles everyday multitasking and gaming well, and iQOO’s Ultra Game Mode adds niceties like haptic tweaks and a sidebar switcher. If you want raw numbers, iQOO quotes an AnTuTu v10 score in the ~822k range for its 12/256 model (lab claim).
Cameras
Rear: 50 MP Sony IMX882 (with OIS) + 2 MP depth.
Front: 32 MP.
This setup aims for dependable, natural-looking shots rather than “specs for the sake of specs.” You get 4K30 video on the rear and night-mode tuning; the selfie cam can also record 4K per iQOO’s marketing. Don’t expect ultra-wide or telephoto at this price—there isn’t one.
Battery & charging
This is the headline: 7,300 mAh with 90W FlashCharge. iQOO’s own metric says 1–50% in about 33 minutes under lab conditions. In third-party testing, reviewers have reported nearly two full days of mixed use, which backs up the endurance pitch (your mileage will vary by network, gaming, and camera use).
Software & updates
Out of the box you get Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. Multiple India reports around launch stated a 2-year Android OS / 3-year security commitment for the Z10 series. iQOO hasn’t printed that window on the main product page, but it’s been widely covered in local press; if long-term support matters, treat 2+3 as the conservative expectation for this model.
Connectivity & extras
Dual-SIM 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (OTG), and GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo/QZSS are supported. The official store specs list the 5G bands and confirm the dual-band Wi-Fi/BT 5.2 combo. You also get stereo speakers and the usual sensor suite.
Variants & current pricing (official store)
8 GB/128 GB – ₹21,999 (MRP ₹25,999)
8 GB/256 GB – pricing varies by promo
12 GB/256 GB – pricing varies by promo
Check the iQOO e-store for live offers and exchange deals; pricing swings with bank/launch promos.
Who should buy the iQOO Z10?
Choose the Z10 if you want maximum battery life, fast top-ups, a 120 Hz AMOLED, and solid day-to-day performance without stretching beyond ₹22–24k. If ultra-wide cameras, wireless charging, or long OS support (3–4 years) are must-haves, you’ll need to spend more or look at brands that guarantee longer update windows.
Pros & cons
Pros
Monster 7,300 mAh battery with 90W fast charging.
Smooth 120 Hz AMOLED; bright enough outdoors.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is efficient and capable for the segment.
IP65 + MIL-STD-810H-grade claims; “wet-hand touch” is genuinely useful.
Fair ₹21,999 entry price on the official store (8/128).
Cons
No ultra-wide or telephoto camera; only 50 MP + 2 MP on the rear.
Update policy appears 2 OS / 3 security—shorter than leaders that offer 3–4 OS versions.
Peak-brightness figure is a local peak (marketing metric), not full-screen sustained brightness.