iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Launched in India at ₹11,999: Sony Camera, Dimensity 6300 Chip & Big Battery Beast!

By: Mohit Singhania | Updated: June 25 2025

Hold onto your wallets, India — the budget beast has officially landed!
iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is now live in India with a launch price of ₹11,999, and it’s bringing some seriously spicy specs under ₹12K. If you thought “Lite” meant compromise, think again.

Say hello to the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G — now officially launched in India at just ₹11,999! The launch teasers had already shown us glimpses of the phone’s boxy design, IP64 rating, and its surprisingly premium build for the price, but now everything’s confirmed. This isn’t just another Lite variant — it’s a feature-packed 5G smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, featuring a 50MP Sony camera, 120Hz refresh rate, and Android 14 right out of the box. And yes, it still manages to stay under the ₹12,000 price tag, making it one of the hottest budget launches of 2025.

In short? It’s called “Lite,” but it’s anything but.

Here’s your full masaledaar breakdown, TechMasala-style.

Launch Day Update – June 18, 2025

The iQOO Z10 Lite 5G has been officially launched in India. It’s now available exclusively on Amazon India and iQOO’s website, with the first sale set for June 20. Introductory launch offers include:

• ₹1,000 bank discount (HDFC, ICICI, SBI)
• ₹500 Amazon coupon for early buyers
• No-cost EMI options (up to 3 months)

Let’s dive into this masaledaar monster.

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G at a Glance: Full Specifications

Performance That Punches Above Its Weight

At the heart of the Z10 Lite 5G lies the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a capable 6nm chipset that balances efficiency with punchy performance. It’s built for everyday gaming, smooth multitasking, and modern 5G usage, without sucking your battery dry.

• 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 cores
• Mali-G57 GPU for light gaming
• 6GB RAM + virtual RAM support (up to 6GB extra)
• UFS 2.2 storage for fast app launches and file handling

In practical terms, this setup lets you play titles like Free Fire MAX and Call of Duty: Mobile at medium settings — smooth, with fewer stutters. Plus, it’s snappy for students, social media addicts, and multitaskers alike.

Camera: Sony Sensor in a Budget Phone? YES.

This is the part that’s still turning heads — iQOO has officially packed a 50MP Sony sensor into the Z10 Lite 5G, and yes, it’s real. At this price point, it’s a rare move that puts the Z10 Lite ahead of most rivals still using generic sensors like Omnivision or GalaxyCore.

Sony sensors are known for delivering better color accuracy, superior dynamic range, and noticeably cleaner low-light shots — and early samples confirm that the Z10 Lite doesn’t disappoint.

Here’s the complete camera setup:

• 50MP Sony primary sensor – great daylight shots, decent low-light for the price
• 2MP depth sensor – useful for portrait mode, but mostly filler
• 5MP front camera – average selfies, good enough for basic video calls and filters

What’s missing? No ultra-wide or macro lens, but honestly, those are often gimmicks in this budget segment.

Display: 120Hz FTW!

A 120Hz refresh rate on a budget phone still feels like a cheat code, and iQOO nails it here. The 6.74-inch HD+ LCD may not be AMOLED, but it offers:

• Fluid scrolling
• Smooth UI animations
• Less strain when reading and browsing

Yes, it’s HD+ (not Full HD+), but considering the pricing, this is still a win for most casual users, especially those coming from slower 60Hz phones.

Battery & Charging: Reliable All-Day Performer

Let’s talk juice.

With a 6000mAh battery, the Z10 Lite promises a full day’s use — even for heavy users. And while 15W fast charging isn’t blazing-fast like iQOO’s flagship 80W tech, it’s still faster than most in this segment, and the USB-C port makes it feel modern.

Plus, Dimensity 6300 is designed to sip power, not gulp it. Expect a solid 6-7 hours of screen-on time under regular use.

Design That Doesn’t Feel Cheap

iQOO has ditched glossy fingerprints and rounded jellybean edges for a boxy, flat-edged design, very 2025-core.

• Matte finish on the back
• Flat polycarbonate frame
• Available in Titanium Blue and Cyber Green
• Side fingerprint scanner doubles as a power button

Even better? It comes with IP64 certification, which means minor water splashes and dust won’t scare it. Rare in sub-₹12K phones!

Android 14 + Funtouch OS 14: Latest and Clean

Budget phones usually suffer from Android 12 or outdated software. Not here.

The Z10 Lite boots Android 14 out-of-the-box, with Funtouch OS 14 layered on top. The UI is:

• Cleaner than older Funtouch versions
• Packed with useful features like Smart Split, Mini Window
• Promised with regular security patches (no word on major OS updates yet)

Who’s It For?

This phone is tailored for:

• First-time smartphone users who want future-proof 5G
• Students and Gen Z who need speed + battery + style
• Budget gamers who want smooth performance at low cost
• Secondary phone buyers looking for a stylish daily driver

How It Compares

iQOO may not beat them on paper in every spec, but it wins big on Sony optics, Android 14, and refined UI.

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Final Thoughts

For ₹11,999, the iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is not just a budget phone — it’s a complete package. From a Sony camera to a powerful Dimensity chip, from Android 14 to IP64 protection — it’s ticking boxes others don’t even print on the label.

This is a phone that earns the “Lite” tag… ironically.

Are you grabbing it in the first sale? Drop a if this looks to you. Full user review coming soon — stay spicy with TechMasala.in!

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