iQOO Z10R Review: Is This the Best gaming Phone Under 20,000

iQOO Z10R Designed for gamers, content consumers, and power user, this phone blends impressive hardware with clean software, offering a smooth and fast experience without breaking the bank.

Design and Build Quality

The iQOO Z10R features a minimalist yet modern design that looks more expensive than it is. It’s made of a plastic back with a matte finish, which resists fingerprints and feels smooth in hand. The phone is solidly build , with rounded edges and a balanced weight distribution.

Key Design Specs :

Back Material: Matte finish polycarbonate
Weight: Approx. 193 g
Colors : Thunder Black, Aurora Blue, and Cyber Silver
Frame : Plastic with metallic finish
Thickness : 8.3 mm

Camera Setup

While iQOO focuses on performance , the camera system on the Z10R is surprisingly capable for its price.

Rear Cameras :

Main Camera : 64 MP, f / 1.79, with OIS ( Optical Image Stabilization )
Secondary Sensor : 2 MP depth sensor

Front Cameras :

16 MP selfie shooter, f / 2.0

Camera Features :

4K video recording in 30 fps
Portrait Mode with AI blur
Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Dual View Video
Super Night Mode
Ultra stable video ( EIS )

The 64 MP sensor with OIS is the real star here. Daylight shots are sharp, color rich , and well balanced. In low light, the Night Mode kicks in and produces usable results, though there’s some noise.

The front camera delivers decent selfies with natural skin tones and background separation in portrait shots.

Display

Size : 6.72 inches
Resolution: FHD+ ( 2408 x 1080 pixels )
Brightness : Up to 900 nits
Panel : IPS LCD
Refresh Rate : 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate : 240 Hz

120 Hz refresh rate, the screen feels fluid and snappy. Whether you are scrolling social media or playing games, the difference is noticeable. While it’s not an AMOLED panel, it’s still quite vibrant and sharp for this price range , with decent viewing angles and good outdoor visibility.

Battery Life and Charging

iQOO Z10R is equipped with a large battery and fast charging, ensuring, ensuring long usage and minimal downtime.

Battery and Charging :

Charging Speed : 44 W Flash Charge
Capacity : 5000 mAh
Charging Time : 0 to 50% in ~25 minutes . Full charge in under 60 minutes
Charge in box : Yes ( 44 W adapter included )

Heavy usage like ( gaming, streaming, and 5G ), the phone lasts a full day easily . Power user can expect around 6 – 7 hours of screen on time.

Performance and Hardware

The iQOO Z10R main strength lies in its performance. Powered by Qualcomm’s latest mid rang processor, it handles day to day tasks and intensive gaming with ease.

Hardware Specs:

Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen ( 4 nm )
RAM : 8 GB / 128 GB LPDDR4X
GPU : Adreno 720
Storage : 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2
Expandable Storage : Yes, via hybrid SIM slot ( up to 1 TB )

iQOO has also included virtual RAM expansion up to 8 GB , allowing smoother multitasking.

Real world Performance:

Gaming : Run BGMI, COD : Mobile , and Genshin Impact on high settings without major frame drops
Benchmarks: Scores over 600,000 on AnTuTu – excellent for the segment
Thermal Management : Equipped with 6 – layer cooling system to manage heat

In iQOO Z10R , Multitasking is fluid, apps launch quickly, and background processes are managed well, especially in the 12 GB RAM variant.

Software Experience

The iQOO Z10R runs on Funtouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14 out of the box.

Software Highlights :

Minimal bloatware compared to older iQOO phones
Multi – turbo engine for performance optimization
Easy to use interface with customization option ( themes, icon styles )
Smooth and responsive animations
iQOO UI optimizations for gaming and battery efficiency

The software is much cleaner than before, and regular updates are promised for system and security patches.

Audio, Haptics, and Connectivity

Speakers : Single bottom firing speaker ( loud but not stereo )
Haptics : Decent vibration motor, not flagship level but responsive
5G Support : Yes, supports 9 bands in India
Headphone Jack : Yes , 3.5 mm audio jack
Bluetooth 5.3, Dual band Wi-Fi, NFC , GPS

Security and Biometrics

Side mounted fingerprint sensor : Fast and accurate
Face Unlock : Reliable, works in low light

Price in India and Variants

The iQOO Z10R is competitively priced for the Indian mid rang market.

Variant	RAM + Storage	Price
Base	8 GB + 128 GB	Rs. 15.999
Mid	8 GB + 256 GB	Rs. 17,999
Top	12 GB + 256 GB	Rs. 19.999

Pros and Cons

Pros :

Fast Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 performance
64 MP OIS camera
Long battery life with fast charging
120 Hz refresh rate display
5G + expandable storage
Clean and smooth software ( Android 14 )

Cons:

No AMOLED display
No ultrawide or macro lens
Single speaker ( no stereo )
Plastic build ( no glass or metal )

This Phone is idea for :

Gamers on a budget
Content consumers who want a large, fluid display
Students and everyday users needing reliable performance
Anyone needing good battery + charging combo under Rs. 20K