iQOO’s upcoming phone in India will be its first launch in 2023, and the phone in question is the iQOO Neo 10R. It will also mark the launch of the ‘R’ variant of the Neo series for the first time. Famed for a slew of performance-oriented features at a midrange price point, so to the Neo 10R is expected to live up to this preconception, judging by teasers put out by iQOO.
According to internal configurations, iQOO Neo 10R will reportedly be equipped with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC where the chipset will have Cortex-X4 as prime core which will clock up to 3GHz. This chip, which is based on TSMC’s 4nm process, has appeared before on the iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance Edition.
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iQOO Neo 10R Set for India Launch: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144Hz AMOLED, and Under ₹30,000
On the design side, the Neo 10R features a squircle-style rear camera module like that of the Z9 Turbo Endurance. Its blue color scheme has a white patterned side that says “NEO POWER TO WIN.” The flat sides with beveled edges round out the sleek design. It has been confirmed by iQOO India’s CEO, Nipun Marya that the launch is “coming soon”, and reports indicate that this will happen in February.
The Neo 10R is being advertised as the fastest smartphone priced under ₹30,000, based on its Performance in the AnTuTu benchmark, in a teaser. This means the price will be under the ₹30,000 mark, allowing it to be a strong contender in the midrange space. In terms of specifications, the iQOO Neo 10R is rumored to feature a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 6,400mAh battery, and Android 15-based Funtouch OS.
It could offer up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The rear camera setup is expected to include a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with 4K 60fps recording and an 8MP ultrawide sensor, while the front will have a 16MP selfie camera. The iQOO Neo 10R will be available via Amazon India and possibly other retail platforms.
FAQs
When will the iQOO Neo 10R launch in India?
The launch is expected in February, as per reports.
What is the expected price of the iQOO Neo 10R?
It is rumored to be priced under ₹30,000.
