Two Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 powerhouses under $500: POCO F7 vs iQOO Neo 10. Both deliver flagship-level performance, but their strengths lie in different areas—let’s break it down. 

Design & Durability

POCO F7: premium glass sandwich (Gorilla Glass 7i) + aluminum frame + IP68 — built for rugged daily use.

iQOO Neo 10: plastic build, MIL‑STD‑810H and IP65 rated — tough but less water resistant.

Winner: Poco for materials & ingress protection. 

Display Quality

F7: 6.83″ AMOLED, 120 Hz, Dolby Vision & HDR10+, peak ~3200 nits.

Neo 10: slightly smaller 144 Hz AMOLED, striking ~4400 nits peak, PWM dimming at 4320 Hz—ideal for gaming and outdoor visibility.

Winner: iQOO for brightness & smoothness, but F7’s Dolby Vision gives cinematic edge. 

Performance & RAM

Both share Snp‑8s Gen 4 + Adreno 825—blazing fast and equally capable in benchmark/game tasks.

Neo 10 offers RAM up to 16 GB and UFS 4.1 storage, slightly more future-proof.

Tie in raw speed

Neo 10 wins on configuration flexibility. 

Battery & Charging

F7: 6500 mAh (global) / 7550 mAh (India) with 90 W wired + 22.5 W reverse wired charging.

Neo 10: 7000 mAh with lightning-fast 120 W wired charging—50% in ~15 min, plus bypass & 100 W PD.

Winner: iQOO Neo 10 for charging versatility; F7 edges in capacity (India). 

Camera Setup

Both = 50 MP OIS + 8 MP ultrawide rear. F7 sports f/1.5 for better low-light depth; Neo 10 has PDAF.

Selfies: F7 = 20 MP @1080p; Neo 10 = 32 MP with 4K selfie video.

Verdict: Poco F7 is marginally better for rear shots; iQOO Neo 10 wins for selfie/video flexibility. 

Real-world impressions

Reddit users favor Neo 10:

> “neo10 will be the cooler phone for gaming ... cooler ... bypass charging”

But some highlight F7’s build quality & IP68 

Pricing & Value

Both hover around $400.

F7—premium feel, bigger battery (in India), Dolby Vision.

Neo 10—faster charging, smoother display, better selfie cam, and higher RAM.

Overall Neo 10 edges ahead for power users; F7 remains excellent for durability enthusiasts. 

TL;DR

🎯 Pick POCO F7 if you want ruggedness, IP68, Dolby Vision & big battery.

⚡ Go with iQOO Neo 10 if you care about 144 Hz display, ultra-fast 120 W charging, 4K selfies & maxed‑out RAM.

Final verdict

Both are stellar in the under‑$500 tier. If your priority is long‑term resilience and build quality, go Poco F7. If you're chasing performance fluidity, char

ging speed, and selfie prowess, iQOO Neo 10 is the smarter pick.

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