iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Launches in India Under ₹10,000

iQOO has just dropped its newest budget beast — the Z10 Lite 5G — in India, and let’s just say, this one’s trying hard to punch above its weight class without punching a hole in your wallet. Starting at just ₹9,999, the Z10 Lite 5G is priced like your neighbourhood samosa binge, but packs specs that would make your old phone weep in binary.

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Pricing And Availability

You get to pick from three variants, all sounding more like RAM-laden pizza sizes than phone models: 4GB + 128GB for ₹9,999, 6GB + 128GB for ₹10,999, and a thicc 8GB + 256GB for ₹12,999. Colours? Go for the Cyber Green if you want to feel like you're living in the Matrix, or Titanium Blue if you're into low-key cool. It goes on sale June 25 via the iQOO e-store and Amazon, with a ₹500 discount on select bank cards — because who doesn’t like saving five hundred bucks?

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Specifications

Under the hood, you’ve got the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a name that sounds like a laser printer but actually handles daily tasks and games like a champ. The 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen offers 90Hz refresh rate and hits 1000 nits brightness in High Brightness Mode — aka the “Can I see my screen in Delhi sunlight?” mode. It’s also TUV Rheinland certified for low blue light, meaning you can scroll memes at 2AM with less guilt and less eye strain.

And speaking of endurance, this thing packs a 6,000mAh battery — basically a mini power bank pretending to be a phone. It even supports 15W fast charging, though “fast” is a bit of a stretch here. But hey, iQOO says it’ll still hold 80% capacity after 1,500 charge cycles. That’s longer than most relationships these days.

Running on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, the Z10 Lite comes loaded with AI smarts like AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, and AI Document Mode — because apparently, everything needs an AI now, even your photo gallery. iQOO also promises two years of Android updates and three years of security patches, which is longer than the time most people keep their gym memberships.

The camera setup is decent too — a 50MP Sony sensor and a 2MP bokeh lens on the back, and a 5MP front camera that says, “I’ll do my best” every time you open Instagram. For gamers, there’s Ultra Game Mode, complete with floating mini-windows so you can check WhatsApp during your PUBG match and blame lag for dying.

All in all, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is trying to be the student topper of budget phones — smart, reliable, and always looking for extra credit. If you're on a tight budget but don’t want to compromise on features, this one’s worth a swipe right.

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