The smartphone market in India is heating up again, and iQOO Neo 10 is leading the charge. Slated to launch at around ₹30,000, this device is making waves with its powerful specifications, standout design, and gaming-focused features. Here’s a deep dive into everything you need to know about the iQOO Neo 10—India’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
1.First phone in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
2. 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate
3. Massive 7000mAh battery with 120W fast charging
4. Sony IMX882 50MP main camera
5. Premium gaming and thermal features
6. Expected price: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000
The iQOO Neo 10 comes in two stylish colors with a polycarbonate back and titanium chrome finish. Despite packing a huge 7000mAh battery, it weighs about 208 grams but still feels balanced and sleek in hand. The flat frame and punchy color variants give it a bold look, and it closely resembles the iQOO 13 in design with a circular camera module.
1. Ports & Buttons:
2. USB Type-C
3. Dual nano-SIM slot
4. Dual speaker grills
5. IR blaster
6. Volume rocker & power button (perfectly aligned for grip)
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate is a visual treat. It offers:
1. HDR10+ support
2. Up to 2000 nits peak brightness
3. 4320Hz PWM dimming for comfortable viewing in the dark
4. Super-thin bezels and an excellent screen-to-body ratio (~95%)
Whether you’re watching Netflix, gaming, or reading, the display provides flagship-level quality.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is the show-stealer. Compared to the Gen 3:
1. CPU performance is up by 31%
2. GPU performance is up by 49%
Antutu Score: Around 2.1 to 2.2 million, rivaling top-tier flagship devices.
Geekbench and thermal performance are equally impressive.
The iQOO Neo 10 also features:
1. LPDDR5X RAM
2. UFS 3.1 (base variant) or UFS 4.1 (higher variants)
One of the key highlights is the massive 7000mAh battery, which supports:
1. 120W fast charging
2. 0% to 50% in 20 minutes
3. 0% to 100% in around 36-37 minutes
0% to 100% in around 36-37 minutes
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Despite iQOO’s performance-centric approach, the camera setup delivers solid results:
1. 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor – great detail, color accuracy, and excellent portrait mode with accurate edge detection.
2. 8MP ultra-wide – minimal color shift and decent clarity.
3. 32MP front camera – crisp selfies and vibrant skin tones.
4. 4K 60fps video recording on both front and rear cameras.
5. 1080p 30fps ultra-wide video capture.
This marks a significant upgrade for a Neo series phone, possibly borrowing from Vivo’s camera tuning expertise.
iQOO Neo 10 is engineered with gamers in mind:
1. 120 FPS BGMI & COD Mobile support
2. Vapor cooling chamber for better thermal control
3. Q1 gaming chip for improved rendering and smoother frame rates
4. In-game FPS meter, resolution enhancer, and bypass charging
5. Game vibration enhancements and touch response optimizations
This makes it one of the best gaming phones under ₹35K.
1.Stereo speakers with deep bass and clear audio
2. Comes with Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15
3. Guaranteed 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security patches
4. AI features like Live Cutout, Circle to Search, AI Erase, and Call Translation
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
16 5G bands
IR blaster and all essential sensors
Everything you’d expect in a premium mid-range device is here.
The iQOO Neo 10 is expected to launch in four variants:
| Variant | RAM | Storage Type |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | LPDDR5X | UFS 3.1 |
| 8GB + 256GB | LPDDR5X | UFS 4.1 |
| 12GB + 256GB | LPDDR5X | UFS 4.1 |
| 16GB + 512GB | LPDDR5X | UFS 4.1 |
Expected Price Range: ₹30,000 to ₹35,000
For a phone priced under ₹35,000, the iQOO Neo 10 checks nearly every box:
1. Flagship-level display
2. Monster battery life
3. Top-notch performance
4. Surprisingly good camera
5. Gaming-specific enhancements
6. Premium features and updates
If you’re a gamer, power user, or multimedia enthusiast, this device should be at the top of your wishlist.
Verdict: 9.5/10 – Best in Class Under ₹35K
Stay tuned for its official launch and offers!
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