So, iQOO has been pretty busy lately, dropping phones that consistently punch above their weight, especially in the value department. Their latest move? The iQOO Z10x, which just made its debut. While it slots into the budget-friendly or lower mid-range space, there’s one feature that immediately grabbed my attention, and honestly, it might just grab yours too.
Specifications
Seriously, the star of the show here has to be the battery. iQOO somehow crammed a massive 6500mAh cell into the Z10x. In an age where I feel like I’m constantly looking for an outlet by mid-afternoon, this kind of capacity is a breath of fresh air. We’re talking potential for easy two-day usage for many people, maybe even more if you’re not glued to your screen. And charging it back up isn’t a complete chore either – 44W fast charging is on board, getting you to 50% in roughly 40 minutes. Oh, and bonus points for including reverse wired charging. Handy!
Okay, it’s not a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 beast, but the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 powering the Z10x is a very capable chip for this segment. Think smooth sailing for your daily apps, social media scrolling, and multitasking. If you’re into mobile gaming, reviews suggest it can handle popular titles quite well, even pushing 60fps in some cases if you tweak the settings. Plus, iQOO added an “Ice-sealed 3D cooling system” – which sounds impressive and should help keep performance consistent without the phone feeling like a hot potato.
Storage and RAM configurations are generous too, going up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage with speedy UFS 3.1. Plenty of room to play and keep things running smoothly.
On the front, you’re looking at a 6.72-inch LCD. While some might prefer AMOLED, a 120Hz refresh rate here means scrolling feels nice and fluid. It’s got a decent peak brightness of 1050 nits, so using it outdoors shouldn’t be a total squint-fest, and features like TÜV Rheinland certification and DC dimming are great for reducing eye strain during those late-night scrolling sessions. Yes, the bezels aren’t the thinnest I’ve ever seen, but that’s pretty standard fare for this price point.
The design itself is straightforward – a plastic build that feels solid enough, with a textured back that offers a bit of grip and comes in some cool colors (Wind Feather Green is calling my name!). It even has a military-grade durability certification (MIL-STD-810H) and an IP64 rating, meaning it can handle a few bumps and splashes without freaking out. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is my personal favorite placement, so that’s a win. Just note, it looks like the 3.5mm headphone jack might be gone compared to its predecessor, which is a bummer for wired audio fans.
The camera setup is functional, though not the most versatile. You get a 50MP main sensor which, based on early looks, seems to do a good job in well-lit conditions, delivering vibrant shots. There’s also a 2MP depth sensor, primarily for portrait mode trickery. The 8MP front camera is there for your selfies and video calls. The big miss here for me is the lack of an ultrawide lens – something I really appreciate having for landscapes or group shots. Still, for everyday snaps, the main sensor should be perfectly adequate, and it can record 4K video at 30fps.
It runs on the latest Android 15 with iQOO’s software on top (OriginOS in China, Funtouch OS elsewhere), and they’re promising decent software support which is always good to see. You’ll also appreciate the dual stereo speakers (makes watching videos way better), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and that handy IR blaster.
Takeaway
So, who is the iQOO Z10x for? If you’re on a budget but absolutely need a phone with marathon-level battery life, and you want reliable performance for daily tasks and casual gaming, this phone should definitely be on your radar. It might not have the fanciest screen or the most versatile camera, but where it focuses – battery and core performance – it seems to deliver strongly for the price. It’s already out in China and India (kicking off around ₹13,499), so keep an eye out for its wider release.
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