
iQOO Z10R top specs revealed ahead of July 24 launch, price will be less than Rs 20,000
In terms of battery, the iQOO Z10R packs a 5,700mAh unit, making it the device with the smallest battery in the Z series. The Z10 has a 7,000mAh battery, the Z10x has 6,500mAh, while the Z10 Lite has a 6,000mAh battery. Nevertheless, charging is pretty fast at 90W, and bypass charging is also supported, which could be useful during gaming to prevent heat build-up. On the camera front, there's a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor at the back, capable of 4K recording, and a 32-megapixel front camera that also supports 4K video.The iQOO Z10R will be sold via Amazon after launch, and with the kind of specs it offers, it's clearly aimed at users looking for a feature-rich phone under Rs 20,000. With the official launch now just a few days away, pricing will be the final piece of the puzzle.- Ends

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