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iQOO Z11 Pro

₹25,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16)Chipset: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Adreno 732
CameraDual: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX882 OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide)Features: Super Night Mode  4K Game RecordingVideo: 4K@60fps
DisplayType: AMOLED  144Hz  1.5K Res  2000 nitsSize: 6.78 inchesRes: 1260 x 2800 pixelsProtection: Schott Xensation Alpha
BatteryType: Li-Po 6000 mAhCharging: 80W wired

The undisputed gaming king of the 25k segment with a 6000mAh battery.

Detailed Specifications

Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
2026 August 22
Body
Dimensions: 163.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm
Weight: 194 g
Build: Glass front  Plastic back (Matte)  Plastic frame
SIM: Dual SIM
Symmetrical Dual VC Cooling
Display
Type: AMOLED  144Hz  1.5K Res  2000 nits
Size: 6.78 inches
Res: 1260 x 2800 pixels
Protection: Schott Xensation Alpha
Platform
OS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16)
Chipset: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core
GPU: Adreno 732
Memory
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM  256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 4.0
Camera
Dual: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX882 OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide)
Features: Super Night Mode  4K Game Recording
Video: 4K@60fps
Comms
Loudspeaker: Yes  stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: Yes
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E  Bluetooth: 5.4  NFC: Yes
Battery
Type: Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging: 80W wired
Colors
Graphite Matte  Cyber Blue

Expert Overview

The iQOO Z11 Pro is a meticulously engineered gaming powerhouse designed for budget-conscious esports enthusiasts. By equipping the incredible Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, ultra-fast UFS 4.0 storage, and a blazing 144Hz 1.5K display, it delivers completely uncompromised, high-framerate gaming. Crucially, it houses a massive 6000mAh battery and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, ensuring you can game all day with zero audio latency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 perform in heavy games?
The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is essentially a flagship processor in disguise. It uses the exact same core architecture as the flagship 8-series chips, delivering an AnTuTu score of well over 1.4 million. In practical terms, this means the iQOO Z11 Pro can run incredibly heavy games like Genshin Impact and BGMI at a flawless 60 to 90 frames per second on the highest graphic settings, completely obliterating any other processor in the 25k price segment.
Q2: Why does the phone use UFS 4.0 storage, and does it matter?
Including UFS 4.0 storage at this aggressive price point is a massive win for gamers. UFS 4.0 offers read and write speeds that are literally double that of the older UFS 3.1 or 2.2 storage found in competing budget phones. This translates to massive games loading in a fraction of the time, zero stuttering when the game is loading new textures in a massive open world, and lightning-fast app installations.
Q3: Does a 6000mAh battery make the phone too heavy to hold while gaming?
iQOO has performed an absolute miracle of engineering here. Despite housing a monstrous 6000mAh high-density battery and a massive dual-vapor chamber cooling system, the Z11 Pro weighs only 194 grams and is precisely 8.0mm thick. The weight distribution is perfectly balanced across the chassis, meaning your wrists will not get fatigued even during a marathon 4-hour gaming session.
Q4: Is the 144Hz 1.5K display actually better than a standard 1080p screen?
Yes, it is a significant upgrade. The 1.5K resolution provides a much higher pixel density, meaning in-game graphics, character models, and text look incredibly sharp and detailed without draining the battery as fast as a 4K screen would. The 144Hz refresh rate, combined with a 2000Hz instant touch sampling rate, ensures that every single swipe and shot registers instantaneously, giving you a massive competitive advantage in fast-paced shooters.
Q5: Does the phone overheat when playing at 90fps for hours?
To tame the immense power of the Snapdragon chip, iQOO has implemented a massive 6000mm² Dual Vapor Chamber (VC) liquid cooling system that covers the entire motherboard and battery area. This highly advanced thermal architecture effectively pulls heat away from the processor and dissipates it across the plastic back panel. While the phone will get warm to the touch, it actively prevents the processor from thermal throttling and dropping your frame rates.
Q6: Why did iQOO keep the 3.5mm headphone jack?
iQOO understands hardcore mobile gamers better than almost anyone else. While Bluetooth earbuds are convenient for listening to music, they inherently suffer from audio latency (delay). In competitive games like BGMI, hearing enemy footsteps a split-second too late can cost you the match. The 3.5mm headphone jack allows you to plug in high-quality wired IEMs for zero-latency, highly directional audio.
Q7: Is the camera completely terrible since it's a gaming phone?
Not at all. While gaming is the primary focus, iQOO didn't ignore photography. The main camera utilizes the highly capable 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Because the Snapdragon chip has a fantastic image signal processor, daylight photos are vibrant and sharp, and night photos are surprisingly bright and clear. The 8MP ultrawide is average, but the main camera is genuinely excellent for the price.
Q8: How fast is the 80W FlashCharge technology?
It is incredibly fast and highly convenient. The included 80W charging brick can juice the massive 6000mAh battery from completely dead to 50% in roughly 24 minutes, and a full charge takes under an hour. Because the battery is so massive to begin with, a quick 15-minute top-up before you leave the house is more than enough to guarantee you won't run out of power while navigating or streaming music.
Q9: Is Funtouch OS 16 optimized for gaming?
Yes, Funtouch OS 16 features the highly aggressive 'Ultra Game Mode'. You can swipe in from the edge of the screen during any match to access a dedicated console. From here, you can instantly block all incoming calls and WhatsApp notifications, lock the screen brightness so it doesn't auto-dim, switch the processor into 'Monster Mode' for maximum performance, and monitor your real-time CPU temperature and frame rate.
Q10: Does the phone support expandable storage?
To maximize the internal space for the massive battery and cooling system, iQOO had to remove the MicroSD card slot. Therefore, if you are a hardcore gamer who plans on downloading multiple massive titles like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty, and BGMI simultaneously, it is highly recommended to spend a little extra and purchase the 256GB storage variant to ensure you never run out of space.

ByDrive Verdict

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Chip
6000mAh Massive Battery
144Hz 1.5K AMOLED Display
UFS 4.0 Fast Storage
3.5mm Headphone Jack
80W FlashCharge
Dual VC Liquid Cooling
Sony IMX882 OIS Camera

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