iQOO Neo 10 Launches in India With Snapdragon 8s Gen4, Massive Battery, and Competitive Pricing

iQOO has officially launched the Neo 10 in India, bringing fresh excitement to the mid-range smartphone market. Featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 chipset, this phone aims to deliver powerful performance at a surprisingly affordable price. Starting at just Rs 31,999, the Neo 10 packs serious hardware, including a huge 7,000mAh battery and ultra-fast 120W charging.

With multiple RAM and storage options, pre-booking offers, and a host of impressive features, the iQOO Neo 10 looks ready to shake things up. Here’s everything you should know about the device, from specs to pricing and the deals that might make it a steal.

Snapdragon 8s Gen4 Powers the Neo 10

The headline feature of the Neo 10 is its chipset — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4. This is the first phone in India to sport this latest processor, which promises better performance and efficiency compared to its predecessor.

Performance geeks will appreciate the boost in CPU and GPU speeds, which translates into smoother gaming and multitasking. The new chipset is built on a 4nm fabrication process, which helps with power savings — something crucial given the Neo 10’s massive battery.

You can choose from 8GB, 12GB, or a whopping 16GB of RAM. Storage options are equally generous: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB. The phone’s UFS 4.0 storage ensures fast read-write speeds, making everything feel snappy.

Huge Battery With Lightning Fast Charging

If you hate carrying a charger around all day, the Neo 10 might be your new best friend. Its 7,000mAh battery is huge—enough to easily last through two days of heavy use for most people. But don’t be fooled into thinking charging will take ages. iQOO has included 120W fast charging, which means the phone can go from empty to about 50% in just 10 minutes.

That’s super handy if you’re always on the move or tend to forget plugging your phone in overnight.

The phone also supports reverse charging, so you can use it as a power bank to charge other devices. Quite a neat trick for emergencies!

Pricing, Pre-Booking Deals, and Launch Offers

Now, the best part: how much does this beast cost? The Neo 10 is priced aggressively, starting at Rs 31,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Here’s the full price breakdown:

Pre-bookings began on May 26 and will continue until June 1, with sales starting June 3. To sweeten the deal, iQOO is offering a Rs 2,000 discount on purchases made with SBI credit or debit cards during pre-bookings.

Additionally, if you exchange an old Vivo or iQOO device, you get up to Rs 4,000 off. For other brand phones, the exchange bonus is Rs 2,000. On top of all that, those who pre-book receive a free iQOO TWS 1e wireless earbuds. That’s a pretty solid bonus for audio lovers.

Design and Display Features Worth Noting

The Neo 10 follows the design footsteps of the Neo 10R but upgrades where it counts. It sports a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Colors look punchy, and the screen is bright enough for outdoor use.

The phone’s build feels solid in hand, and it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking. The design is sleek, with a glossy back and curved edges, giving it a premium feel despite the competitive pricing.

One small gripe: the phone does not have an official IP rating, so water resistance is not guaranteed. Something to keep in mind if you’re clumsy with liquids!

Camera Setup and Software Experience

For photography, the Neo 10 sports a dual-camera setup on the back: a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP depth sensor. While it’s not a triple or quad-camera setup like some rivals, the primary camera delivers sharp and vibrant shots in good lighting.

Low-light photos are decent but not spectacular. The 16MP front camera handles selfies well, with beautification options and decent detail.

The phone runs iQOO’s FunTouch OS based on Android 13. It’s pretty close to stock Android but with some extra features like gaming modes, dark mode customization, and gesture controls.

How Does the Neo 10 Stack Up Against Competition?

In this price segment, the Neo 10 goes toe-to-toe with the likes of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 Pro, Realme’s GT Neo 5, and Samsung’s Galaxy M14.

Here’s a quick comparison table highlighting some key specs:

The Neo 10 shines in battery capacity and charging speed, making it a great pick for power users. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen4 chip also offers a solid performance edge for gaming and multitasking.