iQOO has officially joined the Z series fray in India with the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G—a powerful feature-laden smartphone for consumers seeking performance, looks, and battery life without burning a hole in their pocket.
This new 5G entry-level phone offers a range of appealing upgrades such as a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, up to 256GB of storage space, a 50MP camera sensor at the back, and a huge 6,000mAh battery.
Pricing and Availability
The iQOO Z10 Lite 5G comes in three variants:
- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage – ₹9,999
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage – ₹10,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – ₹12,999
The phone comes in two colours: Titanium Blue and Cyber Green. The sale will go live at 12 PM on June 25 through Amazon India and the official website of iQOO.
As a launch offer, SBI Bank card holders can get an instant ₹500 off, so the prices effectively drop to ₹9,499, ₹10,499, and ₹12,499 for the corresponding variants.
Display and Design
Sporting a 6.74-inch HD+ screen, the Z10 Lite comes with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness (High Brightness Mode). Designed to withstand regular rough handling, it has an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance, in addition to SGS five-star drop resistance certification and MIL-STD-810H military-grade ruggedness.
Performance and Software
The heart of the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor based on 6nm architecture for seamless performance. Internal storage is available in 128GB or 256GB, with up to 8GB of RAM and a feature to expand another 8GB through virtual RAM.
The phone is powered by Funtouch OS 15, which is built on the current Android 15. iQOO has promised two Android updates and three years of security patch support, providing comprehensive long-term software support. Connectivity options are available through Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, a USB Type-C interface, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to secure the device.
Battery and Charging
One of the key selling features of the Z10 Lite 5G is the massive 6,000mAh battery. iQOO says the phone can play music for up to 70 hours and support voice calls for up to 37 hours on a single charge. It has support for 15W fast charging, and the company has mentioned that the battery will degrade to just 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles, which means it will last long without wearing out.
Camera Features
Photography-wise, the phone has a dual-camera setup at the back, with a 50MP Sony AI primary sensor at the helm and a 2MP bokeh lens for depth. It has a 5MP selfie camera at the front for simple selfies and video calling purposes.
The camera application is supported by some AI-centric features such as:
- AI Erase – to erase unwanted subjects from pictures
- AI Photo Enhance – for automatically enhancing image quality
- AI Document Mode – for document scanning and effortless sharing
Final Thoughts
With robust hardware, well-considered software features, and competitive pricing, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G positions itself as a formidable competitor in the budget 5G smartphone market. Its robust build, battery with brute power, and state-of-the-art software make it a desirable choice for those looking for value without any compromise.
