iQOO Z10 Lite 5G launched in India with 6,000mAh battery, AI cameras at₹9,999

iQOO has introduced its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the Z10 Lite, in the Indian market. Designed to cater to entry-level users, this device boasts a robust battery, intelligent camera features, and a sleek design, all starting at an attractive price of ₹9,999. At the heart of the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G lies MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset, which powers the device across three memory configurations. Buyers can choose between 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, 6GB of RAM also with 128GB of storage, or a premium variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at ₹12,999. Sales are set to commence on June 25, available through Amazon and the iQOO India online store. An introductory offer will provide customers with a ₹500 instant discount. The smartphone is offered in two appealing colors: Cyber Green and Titanium Blue, and features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. Running on Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15, the Z10 Lite promises two years of major software upgrades along with three years of security updates. One of its most significant highlights is the impressive 6,000mAh battery, a record size for smartphones priced under ₹10,000 in India. iQOO claims that this battery can support up to 70 hours of music playback and 37 hours of voice call time, with charging facilitated at 15W through a USB Type-C port. Remarkably, the battery is designed to maintain 80% capacity even after 1,600 charge cycles. On the imaging front, the Z10 Lite 5G features a dual-camera setup on the rear, comprising a 50MP Sony sensor paired with a 2MP bokeh lens. For selfies, a 5MP front camera is included. Various camera software features, such as AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, and Document Mode, are incorporated to enhance user photography through smart technologies. Durability is also a focus for this smartphone, which holds an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Furthermore, it has received SGS five-star anti-fall certification and meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards. Connectivity options are comprehensive, supporting 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5, and numerous satellite navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, and QZSS.