iQOO Z10 Lite 5G: iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is now official in India as Vivo’s sub-brand’s new budget phone. With stunning looks, a massive battery, and 5G connectivity, the phone is for those who are seeking a budget phone without missing out on mainstream features. Let’s see what it has to offer.

Price and Variants: Starting at Just ₹9,999

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G comes in three RAM and storage variants. The ₹9,999 model comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the ₹10,999 model has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and the top variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at ₹12,999. It comes in Cyber Green and Titanium Blue colour options and will be available for purchase on June 25 on Amazon and iQOO’s official e-store. As a launch offer, buyers will receive an instant discount of ₹500.

Design and Display: Huge and Vibrant Screen

It comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness, excellent value for money at this price point. The face is clean with minimal bezels and is ideal for media consumption and light gaming. The IP64 rating indicates resistance to dust and minor splashes of light, and the build itself also comes with SGS anti-fall certification and MIL-STD-810H hardness.

Performance: MediaTek Power With Extended RAM

The inside, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, which is efficient with 5G capability. The phone has a maximum of up to 8GB of physical RAM, which can be virtually augmented by an extra 8 GB. Storage has a maximum of 256GB, which should be more than enough for the average user. The smartphone runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15, with the promise of two years of Android updates and three years of security patches. 

Camera Setup: AI-Boosted Photography

The phone comes equipped with a dual rear camera system that houses a 50MP Sony AI primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 5MP selfie and video call camera at the front. The phone has support for various AI features such as AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, and Document Mode, with enhanced photo-editing capabilities even in a budget segment.

Battery Life: 6,000mAh Champion

One of the standout strengths of the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is its enormous 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging. iQOO claims that it will provide 70 hours of music playback and 37 hours of talk time. And it still retains 80% of battery life even after charging it 1,600 times. Below ₹10,000, it is the first Indian phone to offer so a massive battery.

Verdict: Big Value for Budget Buyers

With great performance, massive battery, decent display, and sufficient cameras, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G offers best value in sub-₹13,000 segment. It’s a great option for those who are looking for a good 5G phone with long battery life without digging holes in their pockets.