If you're considering the iQOO Neo 10 for gaming—especially for demanding titles like BGMI—one of the biggest questions is: How long can it handle continuous gaming on a single charge?
I recently tested this in detail, with continuous BGMI gameplay at maximum settings. Here's the full breakdown of what you can realistically expect.
Test Conditions
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Battery at 100% charge before starting
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Screen brightness locked at 100% (except for brief moments when filming to avoid overexposure, immediately returned to 100%)
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Latest software updates installed
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Monster Mode enabled throughout (to avoid throttling to 90fps)
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All power-saving, efficiency, and auto-graphics settings disabled
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144Hz refresh rate display active
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Smooth + 120 FPS graphics settings in BGMI
I also used a stopwatch to track real gaming time precisely, not relying only on the phone’s built-in stats (which can underreport actual gaming time).
Hardware Highlights
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Price: ₹34,000 (without discounts)
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Processor: ATS Z4
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Antutu Score: ~16,58,000
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Display: 144Hz refresh rate
Battery Drain Results Over Time
After 1 Hour
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Battery dropped from 100% to 85% (15% drain)
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Temperature around 41°C
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No major heating issues observed
This early drain suggests a consistent ~15% per hour consumption at these extreme settings.
After 2 Hours
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Battery at 69%
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Temperature steady at ~41.3°C
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Screen-on time reported by the system was only ~45 minutes (but actual continuous gameplay was over 2 hours)
After 3 Hours
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Battery at 49%
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Effectively half drained in 3 hours
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Expected projection: roughly 6 hours total under same conditions
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Temperature around 39–40°C
After 4 Hours
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Battery at 30%
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Temperature around 41.5°C
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Gameplay still smooth, no noticeable throttling
After 5 Hours
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Battery at 11%
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Temperature consistent at ~41.2°C
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Phone suggested enabling battery saver, but it was kept off for testing
Final Shutdown
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Total continuous BGMI gameplay time before full shutdown: 5 hours 43 minutes
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Final recorded temperature around 38.9°C (front), ~41°C (back)
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Room temperature during the test was ~31°C
Heat Management and Performance
Throughout the test, the iQOO Neo 10 managed its thermals well. Even after hours of gaming at maximum brightness and frame rate, it stabilized around 41–42°C without excessive thermal throttling or uncomfortable heat in hand.
Frame rates were consistent, with no significant frame drops even as the battery level dropped below 10%, which is commendable.
Verdict: How Good is the Battery Life for Gamers?
If you’re planning continuous BGMI sessions at highest settings (120 FPS, max brightness, Monster Mode), you can expect around 5.5 to 6 hours of gaming time on a single charge.
This is solid but not class-leading—similar to other large-battery phones like the Poco F7 with ~7550mAh battery, despite the iQOO Neo 10 having a smaller battery.
For normal mixed use (not 100% brightness, not 120 FPS all the time), you’ll likely see much longer battery life, but for serious competitive gaming sessions, this ~5–6 hour window is a realistic planning point.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the iQOO Neo 10 is a capable gaming phone that handles heat well and delivers consistent high-FPS gameplay without sudden throttling. Its battery life under maximum-stress conditions is respectable, though not exceptional.
If you want a device that can handle long, competitive BGMI marathons without giving up performance mid-match, it’s a strong contender in its price range.
If you’d like to see battery drain tests for other smartphones with BGMI, let me know in the comments. And if you found this breakdown helpful, feel free to share it with fellow gamers looking for real-world insights.