iQOO has introduced the Z10 Lite 5G, a budget-friendly smartphone in India. Positioned as an entry-level device under the Vivo sub-brand, it offers a large battery, AI camera features, and a sleek design at a competitive price of ₹9,999.

Pricing and Specifications

The iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 chipset and is available in three memory configurations: 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, and an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model priced at ₹12,999. Sales will commence on June 25 through Amazon and the iQOO India e-store, with an introductory discount of ₹500.

Offered in Cyber Green and Titanium Blue finishes, the Z10 Lite 5G features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness. It runs on Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15, promising two years of major software updates and three years of security patches.

Battery and Camera

The standout feature of the Z10 Lite 5G is its 6,000mAh battery, the largest in the sub-₹10,000 smartphone segment in India. iQOO claims the battery can provide up to 70 hours of music playback or 37 hours of voice calls, with 15W charging via USB Type-C. The battery retains 80% capacity even after 1,600 charge cycles.

For photography, the phone boasts a dual-camera setup at the back with a 50MP Sony sensor and a 2MP bokeh lens. The front camera is a 5MP shooter, offering basic selfie capabilities. AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, and Document Mode are among the camera software features aimed at enhancing user photography.

Durability and Certifications

The Z10 Lite 5G is designed for durability, with IP64 certification for dust and splash protection. It also holds SGS five-star anti-fall certification and complies with MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards.