Christmas is looming large on the calendar and everyone is running around like headless chickens trying to organise gifts for loved ones. Needless to say, juggling work and gifts does not go well together and that means almost everyone is running late. And that is where this list of the 5 best iQOO smartphones to gift for Christmas comes in. And it is designed not to make for weary reading. We take brief looks at iQOO Z9 Lite, iQOO Z10x, iQOO Neo 10R and more. Do remember these are not basic smartphones and their prices reflect that. But whoever is the recipient of these gifts will be suitably impressed and treasure them. These smartphones are designed to carry out all the major tasks that you can throw at them - every day handsets to gaming powerhouses. So, here goes a brief look at the 5 best iQOO smartphones to gift for Christmas 2025.
Oh yes! One more thing - these performance-oriented smartphones have seen genuine price drops on Amazon. The end result for buyers is that they get premium hardware at low-end rates.
1. iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
The Z9 Lite 5G offers a balance of power and practicality with its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. This chip is powerful enough to ensure smooth performance for multitasking and streaming. It packs a 50MP Sony AI camera that snaps sharp images. And you will likely never run out of juice as it has a 5000mAh battery. And notably, you will get a charger in the box.
2. iQOO Z10x 5G
The Z10x 5G is a performance-oriented smartphone running on the Dimensity 7300 processor. Multitasking is promised and fluid gaming sessions too. The best part is that it has a truly massive battery at 6500mAh - you can have endless gaming sessions without having to look for a charger. It packs a 120Hz Eye Care display that reduces strain. It touts a 50MP Ultra HD camera that snaps social media-ready images.
3. iQOO Neo 10R 5G
This smartphone has a spectacular processor. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. It too boasts a huge battery at 6400mAh, plus an 80W fast charging capability that gamers and multitaskers will find to their liking. With performance and power merged, the heat generated is massive, but the smartphone stays cool due to its vapor chamber cooling system.
4. iQOO Z10 5G
Another smartphone with a superb chip is the Z10 5G. It offers a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor along with a huge 7300mAh battery. However, you don't really have to worry about the smartphone being heavy as it stays impressively lightweight and portable. It has a curved AMOLED display that offers vivid colors. The camera is 50MP Sony OIS.
5. iQOO Neo 10
The biggest of the lot we have saved for the last - the iQOO Neo 10. It offers flagship-level power with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and SuperComputing Q1 processor. Yes, it is a dream smartphone for gamers and content creators. It too has a big, 7000mAh battery, and a 144Hz AMOLED display. The shooter is a 50MP Sony OIS portrait camera - it will snap virtually professional-grade images.
These 5 best iQOO smartphones cater to nearly every kind of user - those who want a large battery backup, powerful gaming performance, or crisp photography. However, the prices on offer are quite low and therefore, what you will get is better than value-for-money deals.
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