iQOO Z11i Unveiled: 120Hz LCD, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 6500mAh Battery
The iQOO Z11i has made its debut in China as the fourth addition to the Z11 series, following the iQOO Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo. This new smartphone is specifically targeted at the entry-level market, offering a combination of a large battery, a high refresh rate display, and practical features that cater to everyday use. One notable design element it brings back is the waterdrop notch, a feature that has become rare in recent years.
iQOO Z11i Specifications and Features
The iQOO Z11i comes equipped with a 6.74-inch LCD panel that delivers an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The waterdrop notch display also includes DC dimming, a paper-like viewing mode, and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, all aimed at enhancing eye comfort during extended use.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Additionally, the phone supports expandable storage via a microSD card, providing users with greater flexibility.
The iQOO Z11i is equipped with a 6,500mAh battery that supports 15W charging and reverse wired charging. It runs on Android 16 with OriginOS 6 as the user interface, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience.
For photography, the iQOO Z11i features a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera that includes autofocus and supports up to 1080p video recording. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.1, an IR blaster, IP65-rated dust and water resistance, SGS five-star drop resistance certification, and a hybrid dual-SIM slot.
iQOO Z11i Price and Availability
The iQOO Z11i is now available in China in three color options: Ink Shadow, Qingfeng, and Desert Gold. The pricing for the different variants is as follows:
- 6GB + 128GB model: 1,299 Yuan (~$190)
- 8GB + 128GB model: 1,499 Yuan (~$209)
- 8GB + 256GB model: 1,699 Yuan (~$237)
This affordable smartphone is positioned to attract budget-conscious consumers who are looking for reliable performance and essential features without breaking the bank.
