Best AllRounder phone under 15k 👍
📱 Key Specs Comparison
Spec | Vivo T4x | iQOO Z10x |
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Processor / Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) GSMArena+2Gadgets 360+2 | Same chipset – Dimensity 7300 GSMArena+2Gadgets 360+2 |
Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, ~1,050 nits peak brightness India Today+2MySmartPrice.com+2 | 6.72-inch FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, similar resolution & ~1050 nits brightness in many sources GSMArena+2The Times of India+2 |
Battery + Charging | 6,500 mAh battery, 44W fast charging MySmartPrice.com+3Gadgets 360+3Business Standard+3 | Also 6,500 mAh, 44W fast charging. Also has reverse wired charging (can act like power bank) GSMArena+2Gadgets 360+2 |
Cameras | Rear: 50 MP main + 2 MP depth; Front: 8 MP selfie. Gadgets 360+2GSMArena+2 | Rear: 50 MP main + 2 MP depth; Front: 8 MP. Gadgets 360+2GSMArena+2 |
Build & Durability | IP64 rating (dust & splash), MIL-STD-810H compliance, stereo speakers, side-fingerprint sensor. India Today+3GSMArena+3Gadgets 360+3 | Similar IP64 rating, MIL-STD-810H, side-fingerprint; stereo speakers (in many sources) Gadgets 360+2The Times of India+2 |
Software | Android 15 with FunTouchOS 15 India Today+1 | Same: Android 15 + FunTouchOS 15 GSMArena+1 |
Price / Variants | ~₹13,999 (6+128 GB), ₹14,999 (8+128), ~₹16,999 for (8+256) MySmartPrice.com+2India Today+2 | ~₹13,499 (6+128), ~₹14,999 (8+128), ~₹16,499 (8+256) The Economic Times+2mint+2 |
👍 Strengths & What They Do Well
Both phones are very similar in a lot of ways — same chipset, battery, most features. So their strengths overlap:
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Strong battery backup: 6,500 mAh is more than enough for a full day (and often more) of regular usage. The Times of India+3GSMArena+3Gadgets 360+3
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Good display specs: 120Hz refresh rate + good brightness should make UI smooth and usable even outdoors. GSMArena+3India Today+3The Times of India+3
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Decent camera basics: 50MP main sensor, which should take good shots in good lighting; plus the same 8MP front cam. Not top-tier in low light, but solid for the price. GSMArena+2The Times of India+2
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Rugged-ish build: IP64 + MIL-STD-810H gives extra durability vs many phones in this segment. Gadgets 360+1
👎 Weaknesses / What They’re Not Great At
Here are some of the trade-offs / negatives that matter:
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Charging is not “super fast”: 44W is decent, but there are phones in this segment (or slightly above) that push 65-90W or more. So charging from 0-100 will take time. If fast charging is a priority, these aren’t the fastest. GSMArena+1
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Cameras in low light / detail will likely not match premium phones. The second camera is just a depth sensor (2MP), so features like ultra-wide, macro, etc., are missing.
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LCD over AMOLED: For both (particularly explained for T4x), the display is IPS / LCD, not AMOLED. So blacks won’t be as deep, and contrast won’t be as good. If you care a lot about display quality (for video, night use), that’s a constraint. Gadgets 360+1
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Software updates / long-term software support may be limited compared to flagship brands. FunTouchOS has improved but often has some bloat and ad-related issues.
🔍 Direct Comparison: T4x vs Z10x — Any Differences?
Since both are so close, here are subtle differences or advantages each might have, depending on variant / configuration:
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Price: Z10x starts a bit cheaper in some lower variants (6+128) compared to T4x. So if you’re trying to squeeze the most for your money, Z10x might give slightly better value in base configuration. The Economic Times+1
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Offers / discounts: Depending on sales / bank discounts, the effective price might tilt in favour of one or the other.
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Colour / minor design & extras might differ (things like “Dynamic Light” etc.). For example, Vivo has a “Dynamic Light” feature in T4x for notifications etc. GSMArena+1
✅ Which One Should You Go For — Based on Different Needs
Here are suggestions depending on what you care about:
Your priority | Go with… |
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Want lowest cost while getting close to top features | iQOO Z10x — especially base variant. |
Want a phone that feels a bit more premium (brand, looks, extras) | Vivo T4x — colours, perhaps a slightly better “feel” in build or brand support. |
Want better battery + good display + decent camera | Either works; but consider whichever is cheaper after discounts. |
Want good night photography, ultra-wide camera, etc. | Neither is perfect here; you’ll have to live with compromises or raise budget. |
Want cleaner software or long support | Look into how Vivo / iQOO are promising updates for each region; Vivo might have slightly more established service network, but that depends. |
If I were you, and money is tight, I’d lean Z10x for the base variant (6+128) if it's significantly cheaper. But if the T4x is only a small premium, I'd pick it for the Vivo brand, possibly marginally better support or touch experience.
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