iQOO has expanded its Z11 series with the launch of the Z11i in China, targeting the entry-level market.
The new smartphone is the fourth model in the lineup, joining the Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo.
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Display and Design
The iQOO Z11i features a 6.74-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The display uses a waterdrop notch design, a style that has become less common in recent years.
Peak brightness reaches 1,200 nits, and the screen supports DC dimming and a paper-like viewing mode.
It also holds TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification for eye comfort.
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Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Storage can be expanded via a microSD card.
The phone packs a 6,500mAh battery with 15W charging support and reverse wired charging. It runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 out of the box.
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Camera and Additional Features
For photography, the iQOO Z11i comes with a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, capable of 1080p video recording.
Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.1, an IR blaster, and IP65-rated dust and water resistance.
The phone also has SGS five-star drop resistance certification and a hybrid dual-SIM slot.
Pricing and Availability
The iQOO Z11i is available in China in Ink Shadow, Qingfeng, and Desert Gold colors.
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The 6GB + 128GB model is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$190), the 8GB + 128GB version costs 1,499 Yuan (~$209), and the top-end 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$237).
