iQOO has announced the launch and sale date for its latest smartphone, the iQOO Neo 10R. The device will be available for purchase starting March 19 at 12 noon on the iQOO e-store and Amazon.in.
Targeting college students and tech enthusiasts, the iQOO Neo 10R aims to deliver flagship-level performance at an accessible price point. The phone will be offered in three variants: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. The net effective prices after applying available discounts are INR 24,999, INR 26,999, and INR 28,999, respectively. Customers can choose between Raging Blue and MoonKnight Titanium color options.
iQOO is providing several launch offers, including a flat INR 2000 instant discount for customers using select SBI, ICICI, and HDFC Bank cards. An exchange bonus of INR 2000 is also available on all device exchanges. Additionally, buyers can opt for no-cost EMI options for up to six months.
The iQOO Neo 10R is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. According to iQOO, the smartphone achieves an AnTuTu score exceeding 1.7 million, positioning it as a fast device in its segment. The company claims the phone provides a stable 90FPS gaming experience and can sustain over five hours of high-frame-rate gaming based on their lab testing.
The device features a 6400mAh battery paired with 80W FlashCharge capability, housed in what iQOO claims is India’s slimmest smartphone with this battery capacity. The iQOO Neo 10R sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits local peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification. Durability features include Schott Xensation Up glass and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
For photography, the iQOO Neo 10R features a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP front camera capable of recording 4K video at 30FPS.
The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 15, which is based on Android 15. iQOO has committed to providing three years of Android updates and four years of security updates for this device. The operating system also includes several AI-powered features such as Live Cutout, Circle to Search, AI Photo Enhance, AI Erase, AI Super Documents, AI Translation, AI Note Assist, and AI Transcript.
Aligning with iQOO’s “Make in India” commitment, the iQOO Neo 10R will be manufactured at vivo’s facility in Greater Noida. iQOO also stated that customers can access after-sales service at over 670 company-owned service centers across India.
