Mobile Phones Set to Get Costlier: Vivo and iQOO Smartphones May See Price Hike From March 1
- byPranay Jain
- 28 Feb, 2026
Buying a new smartphone could soon put extra pressure on your budget. Prices of several popular models from Vivo and iQOO are expected to increase in India starting March 1, according to a recent tip-off.
A well-known tipster has suggested that multiple storage variants of the Vivo T4 series and iQOO Z10 series may become more expensive by ₹1,500 to ₹2,500. While neither brand has officially announced a price revision yet, the hike is reportedly linked to rising memory and component costs.
Vivo T4 and iQOO Z10: Expected New Prices
At launch, the Vivo T4 and iQOO Z10 were priced as follows:
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹22,999
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8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹24,999
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12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹26,999
According to the leak, all variants may see a ₹2,000 increase, pushing prices to:
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₹24,999 (8GB + 128GB)
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₹26,999 (8GB + 256GB)
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₹28,999 (12GB + 256GB)
Vivo T4R and iQOO Z10R: Price Hike Likely
The Vivo T4R and iQOO Z10R were originally launched at:
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹20,999
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8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹22,999
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12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹24,999
If the tipster’s information is accurate, each variant could get ₹2,000 costlier, bringing the revised prices to:
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₹22,999
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₹24,999
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₹26,999
Vivo T4x and iQOO Z10x: Budget Models Also Affected
Even the more affordable models may not be spared. The Vivo T4x and iQOO Z10x were launched at:
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6GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹15,499
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹16,499
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8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹18,499
The leaked details suggest:
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The 6GB/128GB variant could rise by ₹1,500 to ₹16,999
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The 8GB/128GB variant may increase by ₹2,500 to ₹18,999
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The 8GB/256GB variant could go up to ₹20,999
What This Means for Buyers
If you’re planning to purchase a Vivo or iQOO smartphone, buying before March 1 could help you save a few thousand rupees. Until an official announcement is made, these prices remain speculative—but multiple leaks point toward an imminent hike.





