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Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has launched two new phones in India under its budget Z-series range, the iQOO Z10 5G and iQOO Z10x 5G. Both phones are designed to provide high-performance capabilities with a focus on long battery life. They are priced aggressively to compete in the mid-range market.
The iQOO Z10 5G comes with a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and has a peak brightness of 5000 nits (1300 nits in high-brightness mode). It has MIL-STD-810H certification for ruggedness and an IP65 rating for water and dust protection.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with Adreno 720 GPU, 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Software-wise, it comes with Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15.
One of the highlights of the Z10 is its large 7,300mAh battery, the biggest ever in an Indian smartphone, with support for 90W fast charging. Photography-wise, the Z10 comes with a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 32MP selfie shooter and video calling camera.
₹21,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)
₹23,999 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage)
₹25,999 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage)
The effective prices after a ₹2,000 instant discount or exchange bonus come down to ₹19,999, ₹21,999, and ₹23,999, respectively.
The iQOO Z10x 5G features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1050 nits peak brightness. Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, accompanied by 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
It is powered by the same Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 and provides 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
The Z10x is powered by an enormous 6,500mAh battery that can be charged via wired fast charging at a rate of 44W. The camera department consists of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth camera, and an 8MP selfie camera.
₹13,499 (6GB RAM + 128GB storage)
₹14,999 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage)
₹16,499 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage)
A ₹1,000 instant bank discount lowers the actual price for all models.
With huge batteries, colorful screens, and strong processors, the new Z10 series phones are set to entice budget-conscious power users and gamers. While the Z10 is designed for those seeking AMOLED graphics and extremely long battery life, the Z10x offers a balanced experience at an even lower price point.
