iQOO Neo 10 launched in India with a promise of pro-level performance

Mere days after the launch of the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ in the Chinese smartphone market, its more value-oriented variant has arrived in India. The iQOO Neo 10 debuts with standout features, including a gargantuan 7,000mAh battery, the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, and a design that exudes gaming appeal.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a gaming phone that can elevate your BGMI or Genshin Impact experience, the iQOO Neo 10 might be just what you’ve been waiting for.

iQOO Neo 10: Everything you need to know

The latest gaming powerhouse from iQOO sports a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display, offering gamers ample space to m manoeuvre during intense BGMI matches.

With a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, it stands out in this segment. The display can dynamically adjust its refresh rate to 60, 90, or 120Hz based on the content, while delivering a peak brightness of 5,500 nits, 10-bit colour depth, and HDR certification.

The screen also incorporates 4,320Hz PWM dimming, which reduces eye strain even during late-night scrolling on Instagram. For those who prioritise responsiveness, the panel offers a 360Hz touch sampling rate to ensure near-instant touch response in the heat of the game.

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Under the hood is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, paired with the Adreno 825 GPU. The device offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, which promises to deliver top-tier performance. On the camera front, there’s a 50MP IMX882 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP selfie shooter.

Running on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, the iQOO Neo 10 promises three years of Android updates and four years of security patches. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, and a USB-C port, rounding out a pretty feature-rich package.

iQOO Neo 10: Price and availability

The iQOO Neo 10 is launching in India in three colour options – Inferno Red, Titanium, and Chrome. Prices start at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model.

The 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 33,999, the 12GB + 256GB version at Rs 35,999, and the top-end 16GB + 512GB model at Rs 40,999. Other options in this price bracket include the camera-centric Vivo V50 5G and the performance-centric Realme GT 6.

Pre-bookings for the iQOO Neo 10 begin on May 26, with the official sale kicking off on June 3. Customers using an SBI credit or debit card to pre-book the device will receive an instant Rs 2,000 discount.

Additionally, buyers can trade in an old Vivo or iQOO device for a Rs 4,000 exchange bonus or exchange a phone from any other brand for a Rs 2,000 bonus. To sweeten the deal, those who pre-book the iQOO Neo 10 will also receive a complimentary pair of iQOO TWS 1e earbuds.