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iQOO Z11 Launches in India With Dimensity 7500 Turbo and 7,050mAh Battery

The phone’s India release pairs MediaTek’s new midrange chip and a large battery with software AI tools and long update promises, but real‑world charging and regional hardware changes could shape buyer response.

iQOO's latest Z-series handset comes in three colour options
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The iQOO Z11 targets students with a slim, curved design, a large 144Hz AMOLED display, and robust durability.
Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power are tipped to be positioned below the Poco X8 Pro (pictured)

Overview

  • iQOO officially unveiled the Z11 on Thursday and said sales will begin on August 25 through Amazon India, iQOO’s store and select offline retailers.
  • The Indian Z11 ships with a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, a 6.83‑inch 1.5K 144Hz curved AMOLED, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage and OriginOS 6 on Android 16 with three OS upgrades and five years of security patches.
  • iQOO lists a 7,050mAh battery with 44W wired FlashCharge and a 50MP Sony IMX882 OIS main camera, but hands‑on tests recorded slower charging than iQOO’s claims: measured charging reached about 39% in 30 minutes and a full charge in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes using the bundled 44W charger.
  • The India model differs from China/Malaysia variants, with a smaller battery capacity and lower charging wattage reported, and iQOO launched companion iQOO Buds for a pre‑phone sale on August 24 with outlets reporting conflicting prices of ₹1,699 and ₹1,899.
  • The Z11’s India debut puts the Dimensity 7500 Turbo into a crowded midrange field where on‑paper specs and long update promises matter, but real‑world battery life, charging speed and software tuning will determine how it stacks up against rivals like Poco and forthcoming iQOO flagships.