iQOO just launched the iQOO Z11 smartphone in the Z series in India, as it had promised. Positioned under the tagline “Faster, Smarter with AI,” the device aims to target students and young professionals by integrating artificial intelligence features tailored for productivity and academic workflows.
Performance and Hardware
- Processor: Debuts as India’s first device powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, reaching an AnTuTu score exceeding 1.2 million.
- AI Architecture: Equipped with MediaTek’s 8th-Generation NPU, providing a dedicated processing unit for on-device AI tasks.
- Thermal Management: Incorporates an internal 3800mm² Vapor Chamber Cooling System to maintain performance stability under sustained loads.
- Battery: Houses a 7,050 mAh BlueVolt battery for extended endurance.
Display and Build
- Panel: Sports a 3D Curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution.
- Brightness: Reaches up to 2000 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM).
- Durability: Rated for both IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, protecting against continuous submersion and high-pressure/high-temperature water jets.
Camera System
- Main Camera: 50 MP primary sensor powered by the Sony IMX882 with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 8 MP ultra-wide sensor.
- Front Camera: 32 MP front-facing camera set inside a centered punch-hole cutout.
Software and User Experience
- Operating System & Interface: Powered by OriginOS, introducing the Origin Island interface element to display dynamic, real-time alerts around the top cutout for navigation, media playback, timers, and alarms.
- Software Support: Supported by 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches.
AI Features and Student-Centric Functionality
The iQOO Z11 emphasizes artificial intelligence tools designed to assist users in educational and daily organizational environments. Key highlighted capabilities include:
- AI-Powered Transcription & Summarization: Designed to record and automatically transcribe audio, generating structured summaries to assist students during lectures and study sessions.
- Content Creation & Organization: Integrated software utilities aimed at simplifying note-taking, document generation, and digital file management.
- Enhanced Multitasking: Optimized software algorithms intended to streamline app switching and resource management for heavy daily use.
iQOO Z11 specifications
- 6.83-inch (2800 × 1260 pixels) 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED 20:9 display, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 2000 nits peak brightness, HDR10+
- Up to 2.6GHz Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo 4nm processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
- 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 16 with OriginOS 6
- 50MP main camera with 1/1.95″ Sony IMX882 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, Aura light, 4K video recording
- 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording
- In-display optical fingerprint sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions:164.42×75.25×7.99mm; Weight: 199g
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68 + IP69 ratings)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C 2.0
- 7050mAh battery with 44W fast charging
Pricing and availability
The iQOO Z11 comes in Aurora Green and Celestial Blue colors. Pricing as follows
- 6GB + 128GB – Rs. 34,999
- 8GB + 128GB – Rs. 39,999
- 8GB + 256GB – Rs. 44,999
- 12GB + 256GB – 49,999
It will be available from August 25th at 12PM through Amazon.in, iQOO.com, and offline stores like Reliance Digital and vivo exclusive stores.
Launch offers
- Up to Rs. 3000 instant discount with select bank cards
- Rs. 1000 coupon discount
- Up to 6 months no-cost EMI