iQoo Z10 Lite 5G backed to pack 6,000mAh battery for less than $120 on launch

The iQoo Z10 and Z10x Android smartphones are about to be joined by a new Lite sibling, already revealed to pack the Galaxy S25 Edge look for a fraction of the price.

The brand has hinted that it will launch at around INR 9,999 (~$117), as opposed to INR 121,999 (~$1,423) for the new Samsung flagship. Accordingly, the Z10 Lite is unlikely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor - although other specs might make up for that in some potential buyers' eyes.

For one thing, it seems to have a grille in an unusual location on the top of its flat-edged mid-frame, thereby possibly hinting at a particularly balanced stereo speaker lay-out (or perhaps a very atypical single speaker placement).

More importantly, the upcoming device is now officially touted to launch as the first 5G handset with a 6,000mAh battery (as opposed to 5,000mAh in the Z9 Lite) for its price.

The iQoo Z10 Lite is scheduled to unleash its "Fully Loaded" nature on the Indian market from June 18, 2025.