iQOO has quietly expanded its Z11 lineup in China with the launch of the new iQOO Z11i. While it sits in the affordable segment, the phone brings a few notable highlights, including a large 6,500mAh battery, a 120Hz display and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It also gets up to 256GB of storage and an IP65-rated build, making it a fairly well-rounded package for everyday users.
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The iQOO Z11i is already available for purchase in China. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 18,000). Buyers can also opt for an 8GB + 128GB version for CNY 1,499 (around Rs. 21,000), while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 24,000). Colour choices include Desert Gold, Mo Ying and Qingfeng.
Big Battery Takes Centre Stage
One of the biggest talking points of the iQOO Z11i is its 6,500mAh battery, which is larger than what many phones in this price range currently offer. It supports 15W wired charging through a USB Type-C port. According to iQOO, the battery can last up to 25.3 days on standby or deliver as much as 21 hours of continuous talk time, although real-world usage is likely to vary.
On the front, the phone features a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and everyday navigation feel smoother. The screen supports 16.7 million colours, covers 83 percent of the NTSC colour gamut and has a 90.4 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Powers The Phone
Powering the handset is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, built on a 4nm process. It is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which should be enough for routine multitasking, streaming and casual gaming.
For photography, iQOO has gone with a single 13-megapixel rear camera instead of a multi-camera setup. The sensor supports autofocus and up to 10x digital zoom, while selfies and video calls are handled by a 5-megapixel front camera placed inside a waterdrop notch. Video recording is supported at up to 1080p.
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The iQOO Z11i also ticks a few extra boxes with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, SGS 5-Star drop and shock resistance certification, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock. Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS and an IR blaster. The phone measures 8.39mm thick and weighs 209g.