The iQOO Z11 was officially launched in China today, introducing a new mid-to-high-tier option aimed at users prioritizing extended battery life, high-refresh-rate displays, and consistent gaming performance. The device introduces several hardware updates, including a significant increase in battery capacity and the integration of MediaTek’s latest processing technology.
Design
The iQOO Z11 features a “floating porthole” camera module design with large rounded corners and a symmetrical aesthetic. The device is available in three colorways:
- Floating Light: Utilizes nano-level photolithography to create a dynamic, light-shifting visual effect on the back panel.
- Sky White
- Midnight Black
Display
For the display, the Z11 is equipped with a 6.83-inch straight OLED screen featuring ultra-narrow bezels. It is the first iQOO device to utilize a 165Hz high-refresh-rate screen focused on eye protection and gaming fluidity.
- Brightness: Capable of reaching a maximum global brightness of 2000 nits for outdoor visibility.
- Performance: Features a 95% first-frame brightness ratio to reduce ghosting, alongside an optimized touch subsystem to lower click and swipe latency for the 165Hz refresh rate.
Processing Power and Performance
Under the hood, the iQOO Z11 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset.
- Architecture: Built on TSMC’s second-generation 4nm process, it features an all-large-core design utilizing the new Cortex-A725 cores for improved energy efficiency compared to the previous A720 generation.
- Software Optimization: The hardware is supported by iQOO’s “Monster Over-Core Engine,” which includes a “Prophet Scheduler” to manage background tasks and reduce application congestion, and a “Lightning Accelerator” aimed at stabilizing framerates during intensive gaming.
- Cooling: The phone uses 7K Ice Dome VC liquid cooling
- Benchmarks: According to the manufacturer, the device achieves an overall performance score exceeding 2.62 million.
Battery Capacity and Charging
A primary focal point of the iQOO Z11 is its power endurance.
- Battery Hardware: It houses a massive 9,020mAh “Blue Ocean” battery, the largest ever featured in an iQOO smartphone. Despite the large capacity, the company states it maintains a thin profile by utilizing a fourth-generation silicon anode and second-generation semi-solid-state battery cells, which also improve performance in low-temperature environments.
- Endurance: Governed by the Blue Ocean Battery Life System, iQOO claims the device can withstand over 10 hours of continuous mixed-use scenarios while retaining more than 50% of its charge.
- Charging: The device supports 90W wired flash charging, as well as reverse charging capabilities to power other electronics.
Camera System
While heavily focused on performance and battery, the Z11 includes a capable imaging system:
- Main Sensor: A 50-megapixel primary camera equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
- Software Processing: Utilizes a proprietary portrait algorithm designed to maintain clarity and texture across varying focal lengths.
- Filters and Features: Incorporates Vivo’s latest film filters (negative, positive, and clear blue-toned) and a specialized check-in watermark that logs time and location, allowing for customizable text entries.
Durability
The device is built to withstand harsh environments, carrying both IP68 and IP69 ratings for top-tier dust and water resistance. Additionally, the Z11 has passed seven distinct military-grade standard tests for overall structural durability.
iQOO Z11 specifications
- 6.83-inch (2800×1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9 display, 165Hz refresh rate, up to 5000 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, DC-like Dimming
- Up to 3.4GHz Octa-Core Dimensity 8500 4nm SoC with Arm Mail-G720 MC8 GPU
- 8GB/12GB/16GB LPDDR5x RAM with 256GB / 512GB storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 16 with Origin OS 6
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, LED flash, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
- 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.45 sensor
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions: 163.72×76.17×8.25mm; Weight: 216.5g
- Dust and Water resistant (IP68 + IP69 ratings)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS: L1+L5, BeiDou: B1C+B1I+B2a, GLONASS: G1, Galileo: E1+E5a, QZSS: L1+L5, NavIC: L5, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC
- 9020mAh (Typical) battery with 90W fast charging
Pricing and availability
8GB+256GB – 2299 yuan (USD 333 / Rs. 31,385 approx.)
12GB+256GB – 2499 yuan (USD 362 / Rs. 34,115 approx.)
16GB+256GB – 2799 yuan (USD 205 / Rs. 38,210 approx.)
12GB+512GB – 2999 yuan (USD 434 / Rs. 40,940 approx.)
16GB+512GB – 3399 yuan (USD 492 / Rs. 46,400 approx.)
The phone is already on sale in China with up to a 300 yuan discount.