After catering to the high-end and premium-tier segments over the last several months with the launch of iQOO 15 and iQOO 15R, iQOO has today released its first Z series offering of the year in the form of iQOO Z11x. Equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo and a massive 7,200mAh battery, the Z11x caters to the demands of those who seek a long-lasting battery and reliable performance for a hurdle-free usage experience in daily life.
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Pricing starts at Rs 18,999
The iQOO Z11x comes in multiple storage options, from 6GB + 128GB all the way up to 8GB + 256GB storage. The colour shades include Titanic Black and Prismatic Green, both of which carry varied rear designs.
| Storage options | Price |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs 18,999 |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 20,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 22,999 |
As part of early bird offers, iQOO is offering a Rs 2,000 instant discount on the Z11x using Axis Bank and SBI Bank credit cards. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Amazon, iQOO’s official online stores, Vivo’s exclusive stores, and retail offline stores.
Quick specifications overview of iQOO Z11x
Unlike most smartphones priced above Rs 15,000 released last year, the iQOO Z11x features an LCD display instead of an AMOLED panel. This screen measures 6.76-inches and offers an FHD+ (2344 x 1080) resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits of brightness. It’ll be interesting to see how this panel stacks up against AMOLED counterparts, since most users in this price bracket tend to prefer AMOLED displays for their punchier colours and higher contrast.
As stated earlier, the iQOO Z11x is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, a 4nm-based octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz. The chipset has previously made its presence on multiple smartphones last year, indicating that iQOO has taken a tried and tested route for offering users a reliable day-to-day experience. Paired with UFS 3.1 storage, the iQOO Z11x should offer faster app installation and launch speeds compared to phones with UFS 2.1/2.2, even though the difference may be negligible.
For imaging, the iQOO Z11x carries a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary camera along with a 2MP bokeh lens at the rear, while selfies are taken care of by a 32MP unit. Content creators and vloggers can take advantage of the phone’s 4K at 30fps video recording support for capturing crisp videos. Unfortunately, the phone doesn’t appear to have OIS, meaning it could struggle with clicking detailed shots during low-light scenarios.
Coming to the headlining feature of the iQOO Z11x, it gets a 7,200mAh battery along with 44W fast charging support. This is the highest capacity battery yet under Rs 20,000, which could translate to long-lasting endurance even with intense usage, including playing high-end games, capturing photos or videos for long periods, and rendering videos on the go.
Running on the latest Android 16-based OriginOS 6 skin, the iQOO Z11x is promised to receive two OS updates and four years of security patch updates. OriginOS 6 flaunts a brand new design language, productivity features like Drag and Go and Office Kit, and smoother transitions than the outgoing Funtouch OS 15.
Other noteworthy features of the iQOO Z11x include an IP68/69 rating for protection against heavy exposure to water and dust, an IR blaster for controlling your home appliances, and an LED ring light at the rear that indicates incoming calls or notifications.
Compared to the iQOO Z10x, the iQOO Z11x sees a price bump of Rs 5,500 and makes up for the gap by introducing a larger 7,200mAh battery, a slight chipset upgrade, and better ingress protection while retaining a similar LCD panel. Even though the performance upgrade is marginal, it should offer better performance numbers compared to pricier counterparts launched recently, such as the Infinix Note Edge with Dimensity 7100 and Redmi Note 15 with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
In a recent report, it is being said that iQOO plans to completely skip launching phones under the ‘Neo’ series in India this year. Typically priced between Rs 35,000 and Rs 45,000, the Neo lineup is known for offering flagship-like performance, high battery endurance, and fast charging capabilities. However, due to the component price surges across the smartphone industry, iQOO could expand the Z series upwards of Rs 30,000 to fill the gap left by the Neo series. This could also mean we may see pricier yet performance-packed phones under the Z11 lineup in the coming months.
