Battery anxiety is a common problem for smartphone users, and iQOO has today (April 11, 2025) introduced a solution to this problem. The much-awaited iQOO Z10 has officially launched in India, featuring what the company calls “India’s largest battery” – an impressive 7,300mAh powerhouse that promises to keep you worry-free about charging for long hours.
Engineering feat: Huge battery in a thin design
The most remarkable feature of the iQOO Z10 is not just its massive battery capacity – but how iQOO has crammed so much power into an astonishingly thin frame. Despite having a larger battery than most competitors, the Z10 comes with an impressive 7.89mm thin profile and weighs just 199 grams. This engineering feat does away with the long-standing compromise between battery size and device size.
An iQOO representative said during the launch event, “We wanted to create a phone that eliminates battery anxiety without forcing users to carry a bulky device. The Z10 represents a breakthrough in battery technology integration.”
Performance that matches its endurance
The iQOO Z10 isn’t just about lasting long – it’s also about delivering powerful performance during that extended battery life. At the heart of the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, built on the advanced 4nm process. This chipset, along with up to 12GB of physical RAM and an additional 12GB of virtual RAM, delivers impressive benchmark scores of over 820,000 on AnTuTu.
Storage options are generous, with configurations featuring up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, ensuring plenty of space for apps, photos, and media. All this hardware runs on the latest Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, which promises a clean and responsive user experience.
AI Features: Intelligence that adapts to you
The Z10 uses its powerful processor to deliver a number of AI-enhanced features designed to simplify everyday tasks:
AI Erase: Intelligently remove unwanted objects or people from photos with remarkable accuracy
AI Super Document: Extract, analyze, and organize text from documents and images with advanced recognition capabilities
AI Note Assist: Convert handwritten notes into organized digital text with smart formatting and organization
AI Translation: Break down language barriers with real-time translation directly on your device
These AI capabilities aren’t just marketing ploys—they represent meaningful enhancements to productivity and creativity that leverage the phone’s processing power.
Visual excellence: Brightness that outshines competitors
The iQOO Z10 sports a stunning 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution (1080×2392 pixels) and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. What sets this display apart is its exceptional brightness capability – 5,000 nits peak local brightness that ensures perfect visibility even under direct sunlight.
This brightness level isn’t just about outdoor readability; it also enhances HDR content, making movies, games, and photos pop with vibrant colours and deep contrast.
Capturing moments: photography that impresses
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Z10’s camera system, which features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS). This advanced sensor captures sharp, detailed photos even in challenging lighting conditions, while OIS ensures steady footage when recording videos.
Complementing the main camera is a 2-megapixel secondary lens for depth sensing, enabling natural bokeh effects in portrait shots. For selfie lovers, there is a high-resolution 32-megapixel front camera that delivers crisp, detailed self-portraits.
Durable build: Not just in battery life
Apart from its impressive battery credentials, the iQOO Z10 is built with durability in mind. The phone has an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, offering peace of mind against accidental splashes and dusty environments. iQOO also promises robust software support, with 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches guaranteed.
Price and availability: Premium features at competitive prices
The iQOO Z10 comes in three configurations:
8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 21,999 (effective price of Rs 19,999 with bank offers)
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 23,999
12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 25,999
Colour options include a sophisticated Glacier Silver and a classic Stellar Black. The phone will be available for purchase via Amazon India and iQOO’s official website starting April 16 at 12:00pm.
Cheaper option: iQOO Z10X
Alongside the Z10, iQOO also introduced the more affordable Z10X, which features a 6,500mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, and 44W fast charging. Starting at just Rs 13,499, the Z10X brings many of the innovations of the Z10 to a more accessible price point.
Conclusion: A new benchmark in battery life
With smartphones becoming increasingly indispensable to our daily lives, battery performance has become more important than ever. The iQOO Z10 is the first smartphone to launch in India.