Highlights
- iQOO Z11i debuts in China as an entry-level model with price starting from ¥1,299.
- The phone is available in Ink Shadow, Qingfeng and Desert Gold colour options.
- Key features include 6.74″ HD+ LCD with 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6,500mAh battery with 15W charging and 13MP rear + 5MP front camera setup.
iQOO Z11i has been launched in China. (Image credit – iQOO)
iQOO has expanded its Z11 smartphone lineup in China with the launch of the iQOO Z11i. The new handset joins the existing iQOO Z11x, iQOO Z11, and iQOO Z11 Turbo in the series. Positioned in the entry-level segment, the smartphone combines a large battery, a high refresh rate display, and everyday-focused features. It also brings back the waterdrop notch design, a feature that has become less common on modern smartphones. Here’s more about the recently launched device.
iQOO Z11i – Price and Availability
The iQOO Z11i comes in a 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at 1,299 Yuan (approximately $190), while the 8GB + 128GB model costs 1,499 Yuan (around $209). There is also a top-end 8GB + 256GB version that is priced at 1,699 Yuan (roughly $237).
The phone is available in Ink Shadow, Qingfeng and Desert Gold colour options in China.

iQOO Z11i – Key Specifications
The iQOO Z11i sports a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. The waterdrop notch display also supports DC dimming, a paper-like viewing mode, and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification for improved eye comfort.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also supports microSD card expansion for additional storage.
The device packs a 6,500mAh battery with support for 15W wired charging and reverse wired charging. It runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 on top.
For photography, the iQOO Z11i features a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and support for 1080p video recording, while the front houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera.
Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.1, an IR blaster, an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, SGS five-star drop resistance certification, and a hybrid dual-SIM slot.

