Long-Term Battery Test: iQOO Neo 10 in Chennai Heat

JStreetS Ranger

02-13 18:02

Hello Questers 

iQOO Neo 10 – 7000mAh but make it slim?!

Okay pause.

When I first heard 7000mAh battery, I imagined a thick, bulky power bank type phone.But then I held the iQOO Neo 10.

0.809 cm ultra-slim.Let that sink in.

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A 7000mAh battery inside something this slim? That’s actually wild.

And yes, iQOO claims it as India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7000mAh battery. After using it for a month, I kind of understand why they’re confident about that claim.

The charging part? Even crazier.

120W FlashCharge.

17 to 100% in around 40 minutes for me.

Forty.Minutes.

For a 7000mAh battery, that doesn’t even feel legal.

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Morning rush? Plug in. Forgot to charge overnight? Plug in. Gaming drained it? Plug in.Problem solved.

Now real talk — my usage.

Chennai heat is not friendly. Data always on. BGMI sessions. YouTube. Instagram.Work. Camera usage. Calls.

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Heavy usage gives me around 6–7 hours SOT.

Mild to moderate usage? 8–9 hours easily.

And that’s in warm climate conditions.

No battery anxiety. No mid-day panic charging. Just use and chill.

Who is this phone for?

• Gamers who don’t want to see 20% before evening

• Binge watchers who finish full seasons

• Music listeners who never pause

• Long video call people

• Heavy social media users

And for someone who wants to use the device for a longer period.

Basically, if your screen time scares you, this phone won’t judge you.

OriginOS is truly the cherry on top for the Neo 10.

With the new upgrade, performance feels smoother and more stable. The UI is highly optimized, especially in RAM management, allowing the device to run efficiently without unnecessary background load. This smart optimization helps maintain better temperature control, which in turn enhances overall battery backup and long-term performance consistency.

And just to make it more interesting, I reached out to a few of the Questers here in Chennai who are also using the iQOO Neo 10.

I asked them one simple question:

“How is the battery holding up on the iQOO Neo 10 after being used for more than 7 months? ?”

Let’s get into their feedback next 👀

Hello I'm Naveen  from Chennai, using the iQOO Neo 10 (12GB/256GB – Inferno Red). After nearly 7 months of usage, here’s my experience:

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I consistently get around 8 hours of screen-on time (SOT) on a full charge. I usually keep Bluetooth on, Location, and Jio 5G turned on throughout the day. My display settings are on auto brightness with Smart refresh rate enabled.


I frequently use TWS earbuds with LHDC audio, and occasionally install high-graphics games to test performance before uninstalling them. I mostly follow normal charging habits.


Overall, the battery performance and day-to-day usage experience have been solid for me.


Most users have shared a positive response about the battery and charging performance of the iQOO Neo 10  and honestly, it’s true. The device clearly delivers solid battery backup along with an impressive fast charging experience in this price segment.

That’s it for this thread. If you own a Neo 10, drop your experience in the comments  how’s the battery life and charging performance for you? 

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