TL;DR
- iQOO has launched its first smartphone for 2025 in the form of iQOO Neo 10R.
- The phone is gaming-centric and caters to the mid-budget segment of users.
- The starting price is Rs. 24,999 and the first sale will take place from 19th March for non pre-booking buyers.
The iQOO Neo 10R marks the company’s inaugural smartphone release in India for 2025 and is also the first device to carry the R branding. The smartphone model will focus on delivering high performance within the midrange segment. After a series of teasers, leaks, and speculations, the official launch has happened today. Tailored for a youthful audience, mobile gamers, and technology aficionados, this device promises robust performance, seamless gaming experiences, extended battery life, and an engaging display, all designed to complement a dynamic lifestyle.
On the eve of the iQOO Neo 10R’s launch, Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, also emphasized the company’s commitment to creating performance-driven smartphones. He remarked, “Not everyone can afford a flagship, but no one desires a phone that lags.”
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iQOO Neo 10R: Price & Availability
iQOO Neo 10R will be available in three storage variants in India-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage-Rs. 24,999 (launch price) Later on Rs. 26,999
- 8GB RAM+256GB storage-Rs. 26,999 (launch price) Later on Rs. 28,999
- 12GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 28,999 (launch price) Later on Rs. 30,999
It will be available in Raging Blue and MoonKnight Siler shades with pre-booking starting today and general sales from 19th March via Amazon and iqoo.com website. iQOO has included 12 months extended warranty and instant set-up on delivery at just Rs. 99 as part of pre-book offers.
There will also be flat Rs. 2000 instant discount for SBI, ICICI and HDFC bank card holders and up to 2000 INR exchange bonus on all devices.
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iQOO Neo 10R: Features
iQOO Neo 10R is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. It is built on 4nm process and has the same Imaging ISP and AI computing architecture as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
iQOO is promoting this smartphone as a mid-range gaming device, so it is bound to get features that support a seamless and fast gaming experience. These include a large 6043mm2 vapor chamber cooling system, most stable 90fps frame rate and support for titles like BGMI for up to 6.5 hours in one charge.
In terms of camera, iQOO Neo 10R sports a dual camera setup at the back including a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle lens. At the front is a 32MP CMOS sensor for selfies and video calls. The smartphone flaunts a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits brightness, HDR10+, 300Hz touch sampling rate, Schott Xensation Up glass protection, SGS Eyecare certification and more.
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Under the hood, it packs a 6400mAh battery with 80W wired charging. Connectivity features include WiFi 7, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS and USB Type-C port. The smartphone is IP65 rated and also features an optical fingerprint sensor for authentication.
The device runs FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15 with AI Features like AI Erase, Super Documents, Image Cutout, Translation, Google Lens Sidebar, Interactive search, Circle to search and Gemini assistant. iQOO also promises 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches with the upcoming smartphone. Iqoo Neo 10R weighs 196 grams and is 7.98mm thick, making it one of the sleekest devices with a 6400mAh battery.
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