iQOO has launched the iQOO Z11 5G in India, positioning its latest Z series smartphone in the upper mid-range segment with a starting price of ₹34,999. The phone combines a 144Hz curved AMOLED display, MediaTek’s new Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and a large 7,050mAh battery.
The India-specific iQOO Z11 also takes a noticeably different route from versions sold in some overseas markets. Its hardware, camera configuration and design have been tailored for India, while the company is placing additional emphasis on performance, battery life, durability and AI-assisted productivity features.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹34,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage |
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo |
| Battery | 7,050mAh with 44W FlashCharge |
| Sale date | August 25, 2026, from 12 noon |
Pricing
The iQOO Z11 price in India starts at ₹34,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. The 8GB and 128GB version costs ₹39,999, while the 8GB and 256GB variant is priced at ₹44,999. Buyers wanting the top 12GB RAM and 256GB configuration will pay ₹49,999.
Applicable launch offers bring the effective starting price down to ₹31,499. The smartphone will be sold through Amazon India, the official iQOO e-store, Reliance Digital, vivo exclusive stores and select offline retailers. It comes in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green colour options.
Display
On the front, the iQOO Z11 uses a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. The 3D curved screen supports up to 2,000 nits of high brightness and is designed to deliver smoother scrolling, gaming and video playback while retaining the more premium appearance associated with curved panels.
The handset measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs 199g despite carrying a battery above 7,000mAh. The rear design moves away from the large circular camera modules seen on some previous devices and instead uses a slimmer horizontal camera bar with an Aura light element.
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Performance
The biggest hardware talking point is the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo processor. iQOO says the Z11 is the first smartphone in India to use the chipset. It is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, while a 3,800 square millimetre vapour chamber is included to control temperatures during gaming and demanding workloads.
A 7,050mAh BlueVolt battery supplies power, with 44W FlashCharge support. iQOO claims a full charge can be completed in about 66 minutes under its test conditions. Reverse charging is also supported. Battery capacity is therefore one of the iQOO Z11’s strongest differentiators in a segment where buyers increasingly expect both endurance and relatively slim hardware.
Cameras
Photography hardware includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera with optical image stabilisation, accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera. A 32MP camera sits at the front for selfies and video calls.
Both the front and rear cameras support 4K video recording at 30fps, giving the phone added flexibility for students, social media users and creators. The ultra-wide camera is also a more useful secondary sensor than the low-resolution depth cameras commonly found on mid-range smartphones. FoneArena’s first impressions also confirm the Sony IMX882 sensor and Aura light arrangement.
Software
The iQOO Z11 ships with OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Its AI features include transcription and summarisation tools intended for lectures, meetings and discussions, along with AI Captions, AI Creation and Circle to Search.
Software support is another important part of the package. iQOO has committed to three generations of Android operating system upgrades and five years of security updates. The phone also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, strengthening its durability credentials for long-term everyday use.
Availability
The iQOO Z11 will go on sale in India on August 25, 2026, at 12 noon. Its ₹34,999 entry price represents a clear move upmarket for the standard Z series model, but iQOO is backing that positioning with a higher-resolution 144Hz AMOLED display, a new chipset, OIS camera hardware and a substantial battery.
For Indian buyers, the key question will be how the Dimensity 7500 Turbo performs against established rivals in the ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 segment. On specifications alone, the iQOO Z11 is focused less on one headline feature and more on combining performance, endurance, display quality and longer software support in a single package.
