iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro First To Sport Qualcomm's New Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Report

Chinese smartphone maker iQOO will launch its latest Z10 series in India next week, offering upgraded features and performance enhancements over its Z9 model smartphones. iQOO has already confirmed that the Z10 model will be released in India on Apr. 11.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the company said that Z10 will be the slimmest smartphone in the 7300 mAh battery category. Since then, the Vivo-sub brand has shared sneak peeks of the model, highlighting key features offered in the device.

“Delivering unstoppable endurance in an ultra-sleek design,” iQOO said on X (formerly Twitter).

While earlier the brand was expected to launch the Z10 and Z10X variants, new reports suggest that the lineup will also include a Turbo Pro model in China. According to a report by Gadgets360, the higher-end model will come with the newly launched Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. 

The chipset is manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process technology, and offers superior speed and efficiency. Its Kryo CPU and Adreno GPU deliver “top-tier” performance, making it especially impressive for mobile gamers. The chipset also offers features like real-time ray tracing for enhanced visuals.

With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Qualcomm has promised superior gaming and multimedia experiences, powered by fast 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and high-quality sound.

The CPU layer consists of 1x Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at up to 3.2GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0GHz, 2x Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8GHz, and 2x Cortex-A720 cores at 2.0GHz. Qualcomm claims that the new chip is 31% faster than last year’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 while drawing 39% less power.

Another key feature of iQOO Z10 is its significantly higher battery performance, aimed at attracting gamers. The model also sports an “unmatched” 5000 nits peak brightness, offering superior clarity to viewers, the brand said.

The device will feature an afront-angle 32 MP selfie camera. In one of the promo teasers, shared by the brand on X, a Z10 variant is seen with a round rear camera set up, marking a shift from Z9.

iQOO has also confirmed the presence of an AMOLED display in the phone, promising sharper, brighter, and more energy-efficient visuals.