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iQOO Neo 10 vs POCO F7

₹8,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

iQOO iQOO Neo 10 From ₹43,999
POCO F7 From ₹35,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The F7 starts ₹8,000 lower: ₹35,999 against ₹43,999 for the iQOO Neo 10.

  • The F7 has the bigger battery: 7,550 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The iQOO Neo 10 charges faster, though: 120W against 90W.
  • The iQOO Neo 10 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (5,500 nits against 3,200).
  • The F7 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the iQOO Neo 10.
  • The iQOO Neo 10 is the lighter phone: 206 g against 222 g.
  • The F7 is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy

Get the iQOO Neo 10 for faster charging, the better screen and the lighter build. Get the F7 for the lower price, the bigger battery and longer software support.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Overall 8 out of 10 Excellent 8.3 out of 10 Excellent (better)
Performance 8.9 out of 10 8.9 out of 10
Display 9.4 out of 10 (better) 9 out of 10
Rear camera 6.6 out of 10 7.1 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 6.2 out of 10 (better) 5.5 out of 10
Battery 9 out of 10 9.1 out of 10 (better)
Build 6.9 out of 10 9 out of 10 (better)
Software 6.5 out of 10 7.6 out of 10 (better)

Display

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches
Panel AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2800 x 1260 (1.5K) 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 144Hz (better) 120Hz
Peak brightness 5,500 nits (better) 3,200 nits
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Chipset Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CPU Octa-core (1 super core + 7 large cores) Octa-core, up to 3.21GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno 825
RAM 8GB, 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
Software Funtouch OS 15, Android 15 · 3 OS updates HyperOS 2, Android 15 · 4 OS updates (better)

Camera

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Rear cameras 50MP Sony main (f/1.79, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera 32MP (f/2.45) 20MP
Video Not listed 4K at 60fps (rear)

Battery

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Battery 7,000 mAh 7,550 mAh (better)
Wired charging 120W (better) 90W

Build and connectivity

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP65 IP68 (better)
Weight 206 g (better) 222 g
Thickness 8.09 mm 7.98 mm (better)
Colours Asphalt Black, Alpine White, Inferno Red, Titanium Chrome Cyber Silver Edition, Frost White, Phantom Black

Availability

SpeciQOO Neo 10F7
Launch in India 26 May 2025 24 Jun 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

iQOO Neo 10
  • 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹48,999
F7
  • 12GB + 256GB₹35,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

iQOO Neo 10 vs F7, answered

In India, the iQOO Neo 10 starts at ₹43,999 and the POCO F7 starts at ₹35,999.

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Which is cheaper, the iQOO Neo 10 or the F7?

The F7, by ₹8,000. Starting prices: ₹35,999 for the F7, ₹43,999 for the iQOO Neo 10. The iQOO Neo 10 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO Neo 10 or the F7?

The F7, with 7,550 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO Neo 10 is quicker: 120W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the iQOO Neo 10's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,500 to 3,200 nits). The iQOO Neo 10 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the F7 a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP Sony main (f/1.79, OIS) on the iQOO Neo 10 and 50MP main (OIS) on the F7. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The iQOO Neo 10 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the F7 the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.

Which gets more software updates?

The F7. It is promised 4 OS updates; the iQOO Neo 10, 3 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

The F7, rated IP68 to the iQOO Neo 10's IP65. Only the F7 is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The iQOO Neo 10, at 206 g to 222 g.