Chinese smartphone manufacturer iQOO has strengthened its mid-range portfolio with two new powerhouse devices that push the boundaries of battery capacity in the smartphone market. The newly launched Z10 Turbo and Z10 Turbo Pro combine premium display technology, high-performance processors, and extraordinary battery capacities in surprisingly slim packages.
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| The iQOO Z10 Turbo and Turbo Pro showcase their vibrant colors and modern design, emphasizing their position in the mid-range market |
Unprecedented Battery Capacity
The iQOO Z10 Turbo series makes a bold statement in the smartphone industry with its focus on battery life. The standard Z10 Turbo houses an enormous 7,620mAh third-generation silicon anode Blue Ocean battery, while maintaining a relatively slim 8.09mm profile. Not to be outdone, the Z10 Turbo Pro features a 7,000mAh third-generation semi-solid silicon ultra-thin battery. Both devices support reverse charging functionality, allowing them to serve as power banks for other devices.
Advanced Charging Technologies
Complementing their massive batteries, both models offer impressive fast charging capabilities. The Z10 Turbo supports 90W fast charging, reaching 60% capacity in just 34 minutes. The Pro variant takes charging speeds to another level with 120W technology, achieving 50% charge in merely 15 minutes and a full charge in 33 minutes. Both devices support multiple charging protocols including direct power drive, PD/PPS standards, and UFCS protocol.
Premium Display Experience
Both smartphones feature identical 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution and a flagship-level 144Hz refresh rate. These Optical Eye Protection screens utilize TCL's latest C9+ luminous material, delivering impressive brightness levels of up to 2,000 nits across the full display and a peak local brightness of 5,500 nits. Eye comfort features include 4320Hz PWM high-frequency dimming and full-brightness DC dimming, alongside SGS certifications for low blue light and low flicker.
Performance Hardware
The two models differ significantly in their processing capabilities. The Z10 Turbo is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 chipset built on TSMC's 4nm process, featuring an all-big-core ARM Cortex-A725 architecture that promises 41% improved multi-core performance while reducing power consumption by 44%. The Z10 Turbo Pro steps up with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Both devices integrate iQOO's in-house Q1 gaming display chip and the brand's largest-ever 7K Icefield VC liquid cooling system for sustained performance.
Camera Capabilities
The camera systems on both devices center around a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor with optical image stabilization. Where they differ is in their secondary cameras – the Z10 Turbo Pro features an 8MP ultrawide lens, while the standard model makes do with a 2MP depth sensor. Both phones house a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The Pro model enhances its photography experience with four flagship-level self-developed imaging algorithms and adds a new 1.5x portrait zoom option, with fine-tuned night portrait performance for accurate skin tones in challenging lighting conditions.
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| The camera module of the iQOO Z10 Turbo series highlights advanced photographic capabilities with its sophisticated design |
Software and Additional Features
Both smartphones run OriginOS 5 based on Android, offering a refreshed user interface with colorful photo filters, dynamic wallpapers, frosted glass effects, and text stickers. The Z10 Turbo Pro also supports cross-device Live Photo sharing between Android and iPhone devices. Additional features shared across both models include IP65-rated dust and water resistance, military-grade shock resistance, X-axis linear motors, symmetrical stereo speakers, full-function NFC, infrared remote control, and in-display fingerprint sensors.
Pricing and Availability
The iQOO Z10 Turbo starts at CNY 1,799 (approximately USD $250) for the 12GB+256GB configuration, while the Z10 Turbo Pro begins at CNY 1,999 (around USD $278) for the same memory configuration. Both devices are available in four color options: Fuel (orange), Desert (beige), Cloud Sea White, and Starry Black. Sales have already begun across major Chinese retail platforms, though international availability has not yet been announced.