The Indian smartphone market just got disrupted with the launch of iQOO Neo 10 on May 26, 2025. Ever since the launch of the Neo 10, it has promised to deliver flagship-level performance at a mid-range price. All of its specifications are particularly designed to appeal to gamers and power users. The enhanced iQOO Neo 10 features a gargantuan 7,000mAh battery, the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a breathtaking 144Hz AMOLED display that iQOO aims to shatter the performance and endurance benchmarks in the segment. This article focuses on its price and why it is critical for the future of gaming smartphones in India.

Gaming Through the Lens of a Smartphone

Now supporting AMOLED technology with a screen size of 6.78” diagonally, the iQOO Neo 10 features an extremely sharp 1260p (2800×1260) resolution panel with an ultra 144Hz refresh rate. This provides ultra-smooth responsiveness during gameplay. Moreover, the iQOO Neo 10 display has a unique feature where the dynamic refresh rate is adjustable anywhere between 60Hz to 144Hz. This aids in battery consumption while maintaining visual fluidity. The peak brightness at HDR certification level is 5,500 nits, which provides a rich colour gamut while showcasing the smartphone’s use during outdoor scenarios. 

As for long hours of smartphone gaming, low-light 4,320Hz PWM dimming incorporated in the screen helps reduce eye strain, making playing for long periods much easier. Responding to the touch of the screen within 1/3 of a second at a 360Hz touch sampling rate means that every critical touch is felt on the phone screen and Ideapad almost instantaneously. For competitive gamers, every millisecond matters. Last but not least, health-conscious users who love gaming will appreciate the Schott Xensation glass screen, which indeed protects while supporting a sleek gamer-centered design available in Inferno Red, Chrome and Titanium.

Flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Powerhouse

With the launch of iQOO Neo 10, users from India can now experience the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a flagship-level SoC with great efficiency, offering unmatchable power and positioned economically attractively in the upper mid-range. Alongside the Adreno 825 GPU that comes bundled, this SoC is capable of flagship-level power in BGMI and Genshin Impact at high frame rates. iQOO is even claiming 144FPS while providing smooth gaming on their devices. Users of the Neo 10 will experience seamless multitasking with demanding apps. It also comes with 128GB to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, featuring flagship-level read and write speeds. With 8GB, 12GB and the newly introduced 16GB LPDDR5X RAM variants, users have the freedom to choose how much RAM they need. Formerly known as Android 14, now officially called Android 15, it offers great out-of-the-box performance. iQOO’s long-term software release policy guarantees up to three years of feature updates and four years of security updates with Funtouch OS 15 on top. This shows a strong commitment to software support for future devices.

Enormous Battery with Fast Charging and Impressive Camera

One of the most exciting features of the iQOO Neo 10 is the enormous 7,000mAh battery that the Neo 10 boasts, placing it at the top of the mid-range smartphone segment. Coupled with this colossal battery, gamers, streamers, and casual smartphone users do not need to recharge as frequently. Even with the large battery, the phone’s weight is still relatively easy, carrying 206 grams. Adding to the battery’s capability is a mind-blowing 120W fast charging technology which can bring the phone to 50% battery in only 19 minutes, considerably reducing required downtime. This level of charging is incredibly beneficial for those with little time to spare during breaks between gaming marathons or work. Best of all, users don’t have to pay extra for the charger as the phone is provided with one in the box.

Although the iQOO Neo 10 is positioned as a gaming and performance smartphone, its camera hardware is equally impressive. Its dual rear camera configuration consists of a 50 MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, offering a wide array of options for photography. The selfie camera is 32 MP and can take selfies and retouch selfies in real time, and on top of that, it can record 4K videos at 60fps, which is good for this price range. This particular camera setup seems more suited to casual photography rather than professional-grade photographs. Still, it does have noteworthy benefits from advanced features like high-res sensors, which help capture images in bright lighting.

Competitive Deals alongside Flexible Pricing

To capture a sizable share in the mid-range segment of the Indian market, the iQOO Neo 10 smartphone has intentionally been priced competitively. The pricing starts at INR 31,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The pricing tiers are 8GB + 256GB for INR 33,999, 12GB + 256GB for INR 35,999, and the top-of-the-line 16GB + 512GB for INR 40,999. Consumers can place pre-orders beginning May 26, 2025, with official sales commencing June 2 at 12 PM IST on Amazon India and the iQOO online store. Additional discounts can be availed from the bank, including an Instant Rs. 2,000 off for pre-booking with SBI credit or debit cards. 

What Makes the iQOO Neo 10 Unique

As with the competition in the mid-range, like VIVO V50 5G and Realme GT 6, iQOO Neo 10 strikingly focuses on gaming features and battery optimization. Offering a massive 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, it certainly outshines a good number of its competitors. In addition, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset offers flagship-level performance at a much friendlier price. Also, the dynamic refresh rate AMOLED display with high brightness gives it the gamer touch to further solidify its standing. Including Android 15 is another bonus, along with extended software suppor,t which helps with the longevity of the device. The new release of iQOO Neo 10 marks a considerable shift for mid-tier price models. With the increase in mobile gaming in India, the Neo 10 provides a cost-effective option catering to gamers who want high-performance devices. Its Wi-Fi 7 support fast charging capabilities hint at a mid-tier focus that adopts cutting-edge technology faster than ever.

Forecast for iQOO and the Mid-Range Gaming Smartphones in India

The iQOO Neo 10 launch in India is great news and offers much-needed value to tech enthusiasts and gamers searching for an affordable yet powerful device. The Neo 10’s mighty 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, and vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display reap the benefits of a multitasking user experience as well as reliability and endurance, bolstering performance. The phone’s initial price of INR 31,999 with numerous launch incentives makes it a game changer in the mid-range market.