NEW DELHI, August 20, 2026, 14:38 IST
- Sales in India start August 25 from 12:00 p.m. IST.
- The base offer brings the starting price down to ₹31,499.
- The jump from 6GB/128GB to 12GB/256GB costs another ₹15,000.
iQOO rolled out its Z11 5G in India on Thursday, pricing it at ₹34,999. The device features a 144Hz curved AMOLED display and packs a 7,050mAh battery. Sales begin August 25.
The key issue is value across versions. Each extra memory step is ₹5,000 higher. The highest-end 12GB/256GB unit is ₹49,999, which is a 43% jump over the base model.
Banks sweeten the deal for the entry model, dropping its effective price to ₹31,499. The other three versions get cuts of ₹4,000 each from their launch prices.
| iQOO Z11 configuration | List price | Effective launch price | Premium over prior tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹34,999 | ₹31,499 | — |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹39,999 | ₹35,999 | ₹5,000 list; ₹4,500 effective |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹44,999 | ₹40,999 | ₹5,000 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹49,999 | ₹45,999 | ₹5,000 |
The phone runs on MediaTek (TPE:2454) Dimensity 7500 Turbo, which iQOO says is the first time the chip has turned up in an Indian phone. It has LPDDR4X memory and UFS 3.1 storage.
The phone sports a 6.83-inch display with 1.5K resolution and runs at 144Hz. In high-brightness mode, peak brightness hits 2,000 nits. The device is 7.99mm thick, weighing in at 199 grams.
| India model | Processor | Display | Battery / charging | Observed price and configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQOO Z11 | Dimensity 7500 Turbo | 6.83-inch AMOLED, curved, 1.5K, 144Hz | 7,050mAh, 44W | ₹34,999 at launch for 6GB/128GB |
| iQOO Z11x | Dimensity 7400 Turbo | 6.76-inch FHD+ LCD, 120Hz | 7,200mAh, 44W | ₹27,999 for 8GB/128GB via iQOO e-store |
| iQOO Z11 Lite | Dimensity 6300 | 6.74-inch HD+ LCD, 120Hz | 6,500mAh, 44W | ₹19,499 for 4GB/128GB on iQOO e-store |
The differences make clear where the Z11 premium stands. The main feature is its better display—charging speed isn’t the jump here. The lower-priced Z11x actually lists a bit bigger battery.
The phone has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS. Next to it is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide. Front camera comes in at 32 megapixels. Both front and back shoot 4K video at 30 fps.
iQOO has started selling student-focused software, including AI Captions for lecture transcription and translation. The company says its tools run on a multi-engine system powered by Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Gemini and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Azure. Features also cover assignment creation and summarizing documents.
CEO Nipun Marya has described it as “the companion behind every campus ambition.” The device is aimed more at daily student use than chasing benchmark scores, according to iQOO’s official community post.
| Specification | iQOO Z11 India | iQOO Z11 Indonesia |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7500 Turbo | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.83-inch, 1.5K, 144Hz, curved | 6.83-inch, 1.5K, 144Hz, flat |
| Battery | 7,050mAh | 9,020mAh |
| Wired charging | 44W | 90W |
| Thickness / weight | 7.99mm, 199g | 8.25mm, 213g |
| Colours | Aurora Green, Celestial Blue | Glacier Blue, Cosmic Black |
The regional table is important. Indonesia’s Z11 is a different phone, with a new design, different chip and battery, and a separate charging system. The model just shares the name.
The phone is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water. iQOO says it will get three Android updates and security updates for five years. The 44W charger can top up the battery in around 66 minutes.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), iQOO’s website, and some Indian retailers will start selling at noon on August 25. Buyers eyeing higher memory variants should weigh the ₹15,000 difference against rival phones too, not only the entry model.
Risks: Actual prices are tied to the payment deals buyers can get. Battery, charging, and AI accuracy numbers will need to be checked in independent tests once retail units are out.
