iQOO Z10x 5G review: A well-balanced performer under ₹15,000

2025 has been the year when budget smartphones—especially those around the ₹15,000 price bracket—have finally become exciting, and the iQOO Z10x is a prime example. It fixes many of the issues plaguing phones in this segment by offering a massive 6,500mAh battery, UFS 3.1 storage, a Full HD+ display, and a powerful processor—all wrapped up in a good-looking design. Since its debut in India, there’s been a lot of buzz around whether this is the best phone you can get in its price range. I’ve been using it for about 20 days now, and here’s my two bits on the device’s performance.

Unboxing and design: