If you’re interested in a 5G phone under ₹20,000, the iQOO Z10R and CMF Phone 2 Pro are impressive phones to consider. Both phones were recently launched and both are compelling enough to make the buyer’s decision more difficult. The following will be a simple and direct comparison of the two phones, making it easier to choose.

Performance and Battery

The iQOO Z10R features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, which is built on 4nm process technology. The CMF Phone 2 Pro also uses a MediaTek series SoC, but a slightly inferior Dimensity 7300 Pro SoC. Both chips are octa-core and feature the same GPU. The iQOO is offered in 8GB of RAM or 12GB of RAM, while CMF only features 8GB of RAM!

iQOO Z10R also offers a better battery, at 5700mAh. The Z10R has 44W of wired fast charging. The CMF Phone 2 Pro features a 5000mAh battery, with 33W of wired charging. Overall, iQOO has a very slight advantage in performance and battery usage.

Camera Comparison
The camera features between the two vary so drastically that i cannot declare a winner. Typically I would declare iQOO’s phone the winner among the two, but CMF is the winner – by a lot. iQOO’s Z10R has a single 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, however the CMF Phone 2 Pro has a triple rear camera system: a 50 MP main camera, a 50 MP 2x telephoto lens and an 8 MP ultra-wide camera.

CMF offers 4K at 30fps for video and slow motion up to 120fps. iQOO Z10R also offers 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps. The iQOO Z10R has a 32MP selfie camera that can also shoot in 4K. CMF offers a 16MP selfie camera that only shoots in 1080p. Basically, it’s better for selfies and shooting video.

Software and Features

The CMF Phone 2 Pro runs Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.2, resulting in a more refined and maintenance-free software experience. The iQOO Z10R runs Android 15 too, but has Funtouch OS 15. Funtouch has come a long way, but Nothing OS feels more refined and finished than Funtouch OS. Both smartphones also feature an under-display fingerprint scanner, as well as several AI features that enhance the users experience.

Price
CMF Phone 2 Pro starts at ₹18,999 and goes up to ₹20,999 depending on which variant you choose. The iQOO Z10R starts at ₹19,499 and goes up to ₹23,499 for the highest variant. With bank offers, it is possible to get the iQOO Z10R for as low as ₹17,499.

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Conclusion
If you prefer better cameras and a cleaner software experience, go with CMF Phone 2 Pro. If you want more RAM, bigger battery, and an overall better selfie experience, the iQOO Z10R is the better value.

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