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vivo's sub-brand iQoo has been known for delivering performance-driven smartphones under its Neo series. The latest addition, the iQoo Neo 10R, was officially released on March 19, 2025. In this review, we will explore its camera, processor, display, battery life, and gaming performance to see how it stacks up against its predecessors and competitors.  Features of vivo iQoo Neo 10R . Design and Build Quality The vivo iQoo Neo 10R boasts a sleek design, featuring a glass front shielded by Schott Xensation Up, complemented by a plastic back and frame. This combination offers a lightweight feel, weighing 196 grams and measuring 163.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm. The device comes in two colour options: Raging Blue and Moon Knight Titanium. Notably, it boasts an IP65 rating, providing dust and water resistance, which adds to its durability. ​ In comparison, the iQoo Neo 10 maintains similar design specs but lacks the IP65 rating, making the iQoo Neo 10R more resilient against environmental factors. The Honor GT also offers an IP65 rating but opts for a more compact form factor, measuring 161 x 74.2 x 7.7 mm and weighing 196 grams. Meanwhile, the realme 13 Pro+ emphasises a premium feel with its glass back and Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the front, with an IP65 rating, like the Neo 10R.  Read more: Best 10 Smartphones Releasing in April 2025 Display Quality The iQoo Neo 10R features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels (~452 ppi density) and supports 1 billion colours. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, ensuring vibrant colours and smooth visuals. The display's peak brightness reaches up to 4500 nits, making it easily viewable even under direct sunlight. Additionally, the always-on display feature adds convenience for quick glances at notifications. ​ Comparatively, the iQoo Neo 10 offers a similar 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate but with the same peak brightness of 4500 nits. The Honor GT sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4000 nits, making it slightly dimmer compared to the 10R. On the other hand, the rival realme 13 Pro+ comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2000 nits, making it the least bright among the competitors.​ Camera Performance The iQoo Neo 10R sports a dual-camera setup on the rear: a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), and an 8 MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture. This combination delivers sharp and detailed images in well-lit conditions, with the OIS aiding in low-light scenarios to reduce blur.  Read more: itel Power 70 Review: Another budget-friendly gem The ultrawide lens, while useful for capturing expansive scenes, may exhibit some distortion at the edges. The device supports 4K video recording at 30/60 fps, ensuring high-quality video capture with OIS and gyro-EIS. The front-facing 32 MP camera with an f/2.5 aperture captures detailed selfies and also supports 4K video recording, catering well to vloggers and video callers.  In contrast, the iQoo Neo 10 features a similar dual-camera setup but with a slightly larger sensor size in the primary camera, potentially offering better low-light performance. It offers a similar rear setup but a 16 MP front camera (f/2.0) limited to 1080p video, resulting in less detail and dynamic range in selfies.  The Honor GT also offers a 50 MP (f/2.0) main sensor with OIS but includes a 12 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide lens, providing more versatility in shooting options. This phone features a 16 MP front sensor (f/2.4) with 1080p video, which performs decently in daylight but falls short in sharpness and versatility.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review: A Mid-range marvel with standard features The realme 13 Pro+ stands out with its triple-camera setup, including a 50 MP wide lens and a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, offering greater flexibility for photography enthusiasts.​ It also has HDR, panorama features. realme 13 Pro+ packs a 32 MP front camera (f/2.4) with good photo quality with 4k video recording capacity. Though the iQoo Neo 10R ties in selfie and video performance, the realme 13 Pro+ appears as a better all-rounder for content creators with its versatile photography.  Processor Performance Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset built on a 4nm process, the iQoo Neo 10R delivers robust performance across various tasks. The octa-core CPU configuration includes a high-performance Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.0 GHz, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsiveness. The Adreno 735 GPU complements the CPU, providing efficient graphics rendering for applications and games. Benchmark tests reflect impressive scores, indicating the device's capability to handle demanding applications with ease. ​ Read more: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition Review The iQoo Neo 10 utilises the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which offers slightly higher clock speeds and may provide marginally better performance in intensive tasks. The Honor GT is equipped with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, ensuring comparable performance to the iQoo Neo 10. The realme 13 Pro+ features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which, while capable, does not match the performance levels of the Snapdragon 8 series, making it less suitable for power users.​ Gaming Performance The combination of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and Adreno 735 GPU in the iQoo Neo 10R ensures a smooth gaming experience. The 144Hz refresh rate display enhances gameplay fluidity, and the device maintains stable frame rates even in graphics-intensive titles. An advanced cooling system effectively manages heat dissipation, preventing thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions. ​ Similarly, the iQoo Neo 10 and Honor GT, both equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offer excellent gaming performance, with the Honor GT's slightly smaller display potentially providing a higher pixel density for sharper visuals. The realme 13 Pro+, with its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and 120Hz display, delivers a competent gaming experience but may not achieve the same high frame rates as the other devices.​ Read more: realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone Battery Life The iQoo Neo 10R is equipped with a substantial 6400 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery, providing ample power for a full day of heavy usage, including gaming, streaming, and multitasking. The device supports 80W wired fast charging, achieving a 50% charge in approximately 26 minutes and a full charge in about 55 minutes. Additionally, it offers bypass charging, 55W PD and 7.5W reverse-wired charging, allowing it to serve as a power source for other devices.  In contrast, The iQoo Neo 10 packs a 6100mAh battery with 120W fast charging (50% in 15 min), 100W PPS+PD, and reverse wired (not specified), offering quick top-ups and solid endurance. Honor GT features a 5300mAh battery with 100W fast charging (60% in 15 min), and 5W reverse wired slightly ahead in capacity.  Realme 13 Pro+ includes a 5200mAh battery with 80W fast charging (50% in 19 min, 100% in 49 min), delivering reliable battery life but same charging speeds. In comparison, the iQoo Neo 10R’s 6400mAh battery with 80W charging stands out by balancing capacity and ultra-fast charging for heavy users.  Read more: Home Safety Digital Lockers and Vaults: Popular Models with Price Ranges in Bangladesh Software and User Interface The vivo iQoo Neo 10R runs on Android 15 with Funtouch 15 (up to 3 major Android upgrades), offering a highly customised and smooth user interface. It provides several features for personalisation, including dark mode, custom themes, and a gaming mode. The UI is intuitive, making navigation easy and efficient.  When compared to the vivo iQoo Neo 10, which also runs Android 15 but with OriginOS 5, the Neo 10R provides a slightly more feature-rich interface suited for a broader range of users, especially with its emphasis on performance optimisation.  The Honor GT runs Android 15 MagicOS 9 and the Realme 13 Pro+ runs Android 14 Realme UI 5.0, but the Funtouch 15 on the Neo 10R offers a more responsive experience, especially in multitasking scenarios, thanks to its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Read more: Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Review: Decent budget-friendly smartphone with large battery Storage Options In terms of storage options, the Neo 10R offers UFS 3.1 storage (128GB) and UFS 4.1 (256GB) with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This is a good setup for the average user, though it does not have expandable storage.  Comparatively, the vivo iQoo Neo 10 features UFS 4.0 with 256GB/512GB/1TB storage (UFS 4.1 with a future SW update) and RAM options ranging from 12GB to 16GB. This provides much more internal storage, making it a better choice for users who need more space.  The Honor GT offers ample storage with UFS 4.0 in configurations from 256GB up to 1TB of storage and 12GB to 16GB of RAM. The realme 13 Pro+ competes with 256GB and 512GB variants with 8GB to 12GB RAM. In storage, vivo iQoo Neo 10 is the clear winner for those who need extensive space. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Know the pros and cons Pros and Cons of vivo iQoo Neo 10R . Pros - 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.- Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 8/12GB RAM.- Dual rear camera setup with 50MP primary and 32MP selfie.- Stereo speakers and infrared port.- 6400mAh battery with 80W fast charging.- IP65 dust/water resistance.- Android 15 OS with Funtouch 15 UI.- 4K video recording with OIS and gyro-EIS. Cons - No 3.5mm audio jack.- No NFC connectivity.- No wireless charging.- No optical zoom camera.- No secondary card slot- Lack of 500GB and 1TB storage options.  Read more: Honor X9c Review: What’s special about this midrange smartphone Price of vivo iQoo Neo 10R in Bangladesh The iQoo Neo 10R’s 8/128 GB variant is unofficially priced at approximately around BDT 43,500. However, the vivo iQoo Neo 10R’s official price in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues. Final Takeaways The vivo iQoo Neo 10R offers excellent performance, a standard display, and a large battery with fast charging but lacks a 3.5mm jack, NFC, and extensive memory options. It is ideal for gamers and media enthusiasts but not recommended for users who prioritise these missing features or prefer a more compact design.  Read more: April 2025 Video Games: 8 Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch

March 2025 is set to bring a wave of exciting smartphone launches, from cutting-edge flagships to feature-packed budget models. As brands continue to push the boundaries of innovation, consumers can expect powerful upgrades in performance, camera technology, and battery life — often at surprisingly competitive prices. Here’s a look at the most anticipated smartphone releases this month. Top Smartphones Coming in March 2025 . Infinix Note 50 Infinix is launching its highly anticipated Note 50 smartphone series in March. Except for the series’ release date on March 2, 2025, everything about its specifications is kept secret. A glance at its design showcased in an official teaser revealed a uniquely designed camera module and the infusion of the latest AI features. Some other features, like 9mm thickness, support for NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a 45W charging system, came out during the series' FCC certification. Nothing Phone 3(a) Series Nothing, the smartphone brand that has garnered instant attention since its launch, will commence its third series of smartphones, Nothing Phone 3(a), on March 3, 2025. As per the mass anticipation, the series will present two flagship phones: the Nathing Phone 3a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro. Read more: vivo Y29 4G Review: What’s special about this budget-friendly phone? A teaser from the brand has revealed a triple-camera setup on the phone’s anterior with room for a periscope shooter. The setup will be surrounded by three Glyph LEDs, and the rear panel of the phone will be glass-made. The series will serve with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC chipset and Nothing’s top-of-the-line operating system, the Nothing OS 3. TECHNO Camon 40 Series March 3, 2025, will mark the new arrival of TECNO's Camon 40 series. While the company hasn’t unveiled much about the features of the new series, it has hinted at a camera-focused design. The phone brings a dedicated camera button for a one-tap zero-delay response. TECNO also acknowledged a MediaTek chipset assisted by a TECNO AI module running on the phone.  iQOO Neo 10R The latest of iQOO’s famous Neo series, the iQOO Neo 10R, will arrive on Mar. 11, 2025. Painted in two distinct color variations—Raging Blue and MoonKnight Titanium—the phone will feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC processor and a blazing 144Hz touch-responsive AMOLED screen. Read more: itel S25 Ultra Review: Budget-Friendly Phone with AMOLED Display, Reliable Battery, and More A powerful 6,400mAh battery, accompanied by an 80W charger, will come along with the phone. A dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP wide and an 8MP ultrawide shooter will be given, while the selfie camera will be a 16MP lens. Xiaomi 15 Ultra Series The next high-end venture from tech giant Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 25 Ultra series, is rumored to hit the market in March. The phone will boast powerful features like a 3nm Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Adreno 830 GPU, and an exciting camera panel engraved with a 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto, and a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor. While the 32MP selfie camera will add more to the smartphone’s prowess, the AMOLED display may be a deal-breaker in its budget segment.  Read more: iPhone 16e Review: Budget-Friendly Apple Experience with Premium Features OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Mini A two-way inclusion in the OPPO Find X8 series will take place in March as OPPO announces the release of the OPPO Find X8 Ultra and the OPPO Find X8 Mini. Beyond midrange, both smartphones will unpack state-of-the-art technologies. The Find X8 Ultra will feature a 6.82-inch 120Hz display, the top-of-the-line 3nm Snapdragon Elite, a 50MP quad camera setup, and a massive 5910mAh battery. On the other hand, the Find X8 Mini will sport a 6.3-inch monitor, a Dimensity 9400 processor, a 50MP triple camera setup, and a 5600mAh battery. OnePlus 13 Mini (OnePlus 13T) The OnePlus 13 Mini, a compact minimal smartphone packed with powerful yet moderate features, will launch in March, extending the OnePlus 13 series. It will be the world’s first mini smartphone to use the 3nm Snapdragon 8 elite chipset and a 6000mAh Silicon Carbon battery. It will have a 6.3-inch display—similar to the Google Pixel 9—and boast a primary camera setup consisting of a 50MP wide and a 50MP telephoto shooter. Read more: Kieslect Pura Reno Review: A Compact Smartwatch for Women vivo T4x 5G After the recent launch of the vivo Y29, vivo is about to unveil yet another budget-friendly smartphone, the vivo T4x, in March. In an announcement, the renowned smartphone company teased the phone, tagging an imminent release. Officially not much has been revealed about the phone’s specifications but hints from reliable sources ensure a giant 6500mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC processor, and a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz touch responsive monitor. Pulling a major overhaul over the previous vivo T3x, the T4x will continue Vivo’s legacy in the cheap smartphone market. realme 14 Pro Lite The realme 14 Pro family will get a new member, the realme 14 Pro lite, in March.  The phone will boast a textured rear panel on which a circular camera module will house a 50MP wide, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, a 6.7-inch Curved OLED display protected by a Gorilla Glass 7i will hold a 32 MP selfie camera in a punch-hole near the top. A Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC chipset will run the phone, giving a well-worth performance.  Read more: Kieslect Kr 2 Ltd Review: A Premium Smartwatch Within Budget Samsung Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 Packed with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, two mid-budget models from Samsung—the Galaxy M16 and the Galaxy M06—are ready for their March release in India. The Galaxy M16 will showcase an AMOLED display, differing from the Galaxy M06, which will use an LCD panel. Apart from the processor and 25W peak charging capacity, these two models will diverge in most features, including design and camera. Conclusion The smartphone market is evolving rapidly, offering cutting-edge technologies at reasonable prices. The threshold between low- and high-range smartphones is narrowing in terms of abilities. The comprehensive lineup of smartphones awaiting release in March will mesmerize users of diverse affordability with their charm and performance. Read more: OPPO Reno 13F 5G Review: A Stylish Powerhouse or Just Another Mid-Range Phone?

February 2025 is set to be an exciting month for smartphone enthusiasts, with major brands unveiling their latest flagship models and mid-range offerings. From cutting-edge innovations to upgraded legacy series, this month brings a variety of options for those looking to upgrade their devices. Here’s a look at the most anticipated smartphone launches of the month.  8 Most-hyped Smartphones Launching This February  . Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on February 3, 2025. The phone will introduce a much edgy-cornered, flat, and simple design. It will feature an LTPO AMOLED display, which is touch-responsive at a 120Hz rate and has a 1440 by 3120 pixels resolution. It will use the most potent 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm octa-core processor accompanied by an Adreno 830 GPU. For photography, users will get a quad-lens primary camera module that houses a 200MP wide, 10MP telephoto, 50MP periscope telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. In the front, a 12MP lens sits in a minimal punch-hole. It will feature up to 8K video recording capacity. Read more: Xiaomi 15 Review: Specs, Features, and Price in Bangladesh The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will run on Android 15 and use a 5000 mAh battery with diverse charging options. With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung has brought several AI-powered functionalities seen in Google Pixel 9 and other premium flagships. iQOO Neo 10R Officials from iQOO have confirmed the imminent launch of the iQOO Neo 10R, the latest and most potent member of the Neo 10 family, as it will introduce the most powerful Qualcomm processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, to the series. The company has chosen not to reveal detailed specs of the phone; however, several rumours have revealed a 1.5K OLED TCL C8 screen with a scalable touch sensitivity of 120Hz to 144Hz. Read more: realme Neo7 Review: Is This Mid-Range Gaming Powerhouse Worth Buying? Rumours have also forecasted a dual-lensed primary camera module to house a 50MP Sony LYT-600 wide and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. Though information about the front camera remains secret, several sources have remarked that the phone facilitates 4K video recording at 60fps and gaming at 90fps. vivo V50 Vivo has laid the groundwork for the release of the Vivo V50 in February. The phone will be the first release in the upcoming V50 lineup, which allegedly comprises two other models: the Vivo V50e and Vivo V50 Pro. Smartphone enthusiasts are alleging the vivo V50 to be the remodelled vivo S20, which appeared in China last year. Vivo V50 is expected to equip a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC processor, a dual camera primary setup, and a 50MP wide front lens. For design, Vivo has reintroduced a look similar to the Vivo S20. It will be a flat matted body, rounded on the corners, with a rear camera module that looks like a wall clock hanging along a wall. Read more: Honor Magic7 Pro Review: A Flagship Killer or Just Another Premium Phone? realme Neo7 SE The realme Neo7 SE will hit the market in February, fostering the legacy of its ancestor’s massive battery capacity by offering a 7000 mAh battery. The phone will sport a flat 6.6-inch OLED panel. realme hasn’t said anything about the processing capacity of the phone except its octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC. In the camera section, the phone will bring a 50MP wide lens. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra ASUS sets to extend its acclaimed Zenfone series by launching the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra on Feb 6, 2025. As per the previous announcement, the Zenfone 12 Ultra will replicate major features of the ROG Phone 9 Pro, excluding the gaming extensions. Accordingly, users can expect a FullHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with 185Hz touch responsiveness and a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC processor. Read more: OnePlus Pad 2 Review: Is It Worth Buying? Among other features, a 50MP wide primary lens accompanied by a 32MP telephoto and a 13MP ultrawide lens can sit on the back, and a 32 MP front shooter can come as a selfie camera. The official teaser video of the phone reveals the presence of a punch-hole on the front and a 3.5mm jack at the bottom. In addition, a hint of an AI-powered call translator was also noticeable in the teaser. OPPO Find N5 OPPO seems to take a giant leap with the global launch of its tab cum smartphone model, the OPPO Find N5, in February 2025. Several boastful pictures and videos posted in X and different social media and blogging websites by the company officials have teased the phone’s super thin 3.2mm profile, IPX9-rated underwater resistibility, an 80W wired, and a 50W wireless charging system. Rumours about the phone indicate a special 7-core edition of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a triple rear camera system exploiting a 50MP lens as the primary shooter. Another rumour suggests that the phone will be branded as OnePlus Open 2 outside China. Read more: Honor X5b Plus Review: Powerful Contender in the Budget-friendly Segment Xiaomi 15 Ultra The overly anticipated Xiaomi 15 Ultra will launch in China at any point in February. For audiences outside China, a global version of the phone will be released later in March. The official spec list for the phone has yet to be unveiled; however, several leaks have termed it a flagship with a super giant quad-shooter camera module on the back. As the latest flagship from a leading manufacturer, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC processor. According to several rumours, the phone may also feature a giant 6000 mAh battery and several charging options. There will be a mesmerizing power show-down in the camera section, too. 15 Ultra’s quadruple rear camera system will offer a primary camera with the Sony Lytia LYT-900 sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50MP telephoto unit, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. Read more: Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Review: Is It a Value-for-money Midranger? realme GT 7 realme has decided to take a step back with its GT 7 series as its new addition, the realme GT 7, a lesser version of its elder realme GT 7 Pro, is set to launch in February. As an extension of a flagship series, the Realme GT 7 will feature top-par components, like a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED touchscreen, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a robust 6,500 mAh battery. For photography, the phone will offer a 50MP primary shooter assisted by an 8MP ultrawide lens On the front will sit a 16MP selfie snapper. The phone will also pack a 120W charging wire for instantly refilling its giant battery. Conclusion February 2025 will unpack some colourful and robust smartphones. From OPPO Find N5’s innovative slim design and Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s super-enhanced camera module to realme GT 7 redefining power, smartphone lovers will find something to match their taste and demand. The flagship lovers should not miss the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Read more: Honor X5b Review: Affordable Innovation or Budget Compromise?