"Is the iQOO Z10 the budget king?

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  iQOO Z10 Review: A Mid-Range Beast Taking On the Giants? Let’s Find Out!


Hi, smartphone enthusiasts! Are you looking for a mid-range phone with a high price-to-performance ratio? Perhaps you’ve already heard of the iQOO Z10. The Z10 is taking on popular devices like the Redmi Note 12 Pro, Realme 10 Pro, and Samsung A34. The big question is whether the Z10 can put up a good fight against these popular options. In this article, we’ll discuss some features, what is interesting about it, and decide if this phone is worth your hard-earned money. 

IQ00 Z10 Impressions

The iQOO Z10: Impressions for nowLet's jump right into it—As I wrote earlier, this phone screams "gaming (on the cheap)" with its smooth design, and your typical synthetic neon colour (and a colour that pops!). The cheap feeling back somehow feels premium, and is lightweight enough to sustain those TikTok marathons, while also not being too worried about getting a sore wrist after being on your phone for long periods. But, it isn't all about the looks, so let's open up the hood.

Display Drama: Smooth Scrolling vs. the Competition

Smooth Scrolling in Comparison to the Z10 presents a 6.58-inch FHD LCD panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz, suggesting a smoother scrolling experience than, for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro with an AMOLED screen. Scrolling through a social media app (Instagram, to be precise) feels extremely smooth, and playing PUBG is generally lag-free. But the AMOLED display is capable of much deeper blacks than the Z10, as is the case with the Realme 10 Pro, bolstering the viewing experience. Unless your complete love is videos and vibrant colors, at certain levels, with colors, they may feel slightly less vibrant than the competitors. Currently, there are not too many games taking advantage of over 60Hz refresh rates, often offering a much smoother option than other options. Below that 120-60 limit still enhances the gaming experience of the Z10. 

Performance: Incredible MediaTek Chipset or Hype?

The Z10 houses a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset. This bad boy is super fast. Apps load faster than you expect, and if you are multitasking, scrolling feels smooth. In benchmarks, it competes with the Snapdragon 778G found on the Redmi Note 12 Pro, though the same performance has yet to be matched by the Realme 10 Pro with the Dimensity 1080. However, in day-to-day and casual gaming, the Z10 offers more than enough performance. Plus, iQOO follows the cool trend of liquid cooling, which promotes lower temperatures whilst you are actively streaming or playing Genshin Impact, whilst you wait for the portable micro-arcade systems to arrive.

Camera Performance: Noteworthy or Unmemorable

 the camera is one of the biggest mid-range battlefields. The Z10 features a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. In test pictures, daylight photos come out sharp and contrasty, colors are vibrant, and the selfies (16MP) taken were more than satisfactory for your #OOTD Instagram post updating purposes. 

Camera Clash: Instagram-Worthy or Just Meh?

However, when the sun goes down, the photos start to exhibit background noise, and the lack of night mode makes things worse. For low-light photos, the Redmi Note 12 Pro (108MP with OIS) and Samsung A34 (48MP with amazing night mode) blow the Z10 away. To conclude, the Z10 has an acceptable camera for the price; however, do not expect flagship performance. Battery Life: Marathon or Nap TimeWith a 5,000mAh battery, users can have a full day of Zoom, Spotify, and meme scrolling.

Battery Life: Marathon Runner or Nap Taker?

 The kicker is that the Z10 has 80W fast charging. Yes, 0-100% in less than 40 minutes. For the price, that is crazy! The Realme 10 Pro has 80W as well, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Samsung A34 are lagging behind at 67W and 25W, respectively. If you dislike carrying a portable battery with you, you will find the speed in charging of the Z10 very favorable. 

Software: Fun(ouch) or Smooth Sailing?


The Z10 runs Funtouch OS 13 (based on Android 13). It’s… quirky. You get cool customization options, but there’s some bloatware (looking at you, pre-installed shopping apps). Samsung’s One UI feels cleaner, and Xiaomi’s MIUI offers more features (if you don’t mind ads). Still, iQOO promises 2 years of updates, which is decent for the price.

The Competition Cheat Sheet

FeatureiQOO Z10Redmi Note 12 ProRealme 10 Pro+Samsung A34
Display120Hz LCD120Hz AMOLED120Hz Curved AMOLED90Hz Super AMOLED
ChipsetDimensity 1300Snapdragon 778GDimensity 1080Exynos 1380
Charging80W (🔥)67W67W25W (😴)
Price (approx)$250$280$300$320

Pros & Cons: The TL;DR

👍 Pros:

  • Blazing 80W charging

  • Smooth 120Hz display for gaming

  • Solid performance for the price

👎 Cons:

  • Average low-light camera

  • LCD screen vs. rivals’ AMOLED

  • Bloatware in Funtouch OS

Final Verdict: Who Should Buy the iQOO Z10?

If you’re a budget gamer who hates waiting for a charge, the Z10 is a steal. That 80W charging and lag-free performance make it a standout. But if you’re a camera buff or display snob, the Redmi Note 12 Pro or Realme 10 Pro+ might be worth the extra cash.


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