If you want to buy an latest phone powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen4, you currently only have two options: either you get the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro, or this iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro. Their specs on paper are similar, and so are their prices. If you really like the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro, then you should definitely be interested in the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro as well.
Design
The design of the Z10 Turbo Pro follows the style of the iQOO 13, with a rounded rectangular camera module placed in the top-left corner. But it only has two cameras—was it really necessary to make the module that big? When holding the phone horizontally, it’s still easy to touch this area.
Despite having a similar positioning, the Z10 Turbo Pro falls slightly short in terms of build quality. Both the back panel and the frame are made of plastic, so it feels and looks a bit cheap. However, there are two advantages to the plastic body: first, the back won’t shatter if dropped, and second, it makes the phone lighter. Unfortunately, it still uses USB 2.0, but given the low price, I can accept that. But it only has an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, which isn’t as good as REDMI’s.
Compared to REDMI’s “All in on a big battery” approach, iQOO chose to sacrifice a bit of battery capacity for faster charging. It also supports third-party chargers with PPS protocol up to 100W. One has a bigger battery, the other has faster charging—which combo do you prefer? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Display
The display on the Z10 Turbo Pro meets expectations. It’s slightly smaller than the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro, but its peak brightness in the 25% area is a bit higher.
One downside is that the Z10 Turbo Pro’s bottom bezel is still a bit thick, which contributes to its somewhat cheaper appearance. Although it boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, it mostly runs at 120Hz in everyday use. The full 144Hz only kicks in under specific conditions, like when gaming with frame interpolation enabled.
Performances & Gaming
The capabilities of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 were already demonstrated in our Quick Review of the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro. The Z10 Turbo Pro doesn’t lag far behind.
To put it simply, in heavy-load games, it delivers sufficient performance, though at the cost of higher power consumption and temperatures. One advantage it has over the REDMI is its comprehensive gaming features. Bypass charging, super resolution, and frame interpolation are all included. iQOO has essentially treated it like a gaming phone.
In everyday apps, it performs just as well, if not better than the 8 Gen 3—mainly due to improved power efficiency at the same clock speeds. As long as you’re not gaming, I believe it can easily last a full day without needing a charge.
Camera
The camera system on the Z10 Turbo Pro feels familiar—aren’t these the same two cameras found on the REDMI Turbo 4 Pro?
Our hands-on time with this phone was very limited, so we didn’t take many sample shots. But at first glance, the image quality doesn’t seem much different from REDMI’s, with the main variation being in color tuning. That said, the more vibrant color profile does make photos more eye-catching.
As a mid-range phone under $300, the Z10 Turbo Pro does a solid job. It delivers strong battery life and 120W fast charging while packing enough performance for most users. It’s just a shame that it falls slightly short in build materials and water resistance compared to its rivals.
Oh, and one more advantage worth mentioning—the Z10 Turbo Pro’s stereo speakers use identical sound chambers, meaning left and right channels have balanced volume.
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