iQOO flagships are a great option if you want the latest and greatest mobile hardware without breaking the bank. The phones from this Vivo subsidiary are typically more affordable than other brands with similar features, making them a great value for money. The recently released iQOO 11 is a good example of this, offering a solid balance of price and specifications. The upcoming iQOO 11S is expected to follow suit.
iQOO 11S is the latest flagship smartphone from the brand, scheduled to launch in China on July 4. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and also features a dedicated display chip. While the launch is just a few days away, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming iQOO 11S.
Design and Display
You will find some nice-to-have upgrades on the iQOO 11S, but design is not one of them. The smartphone essentially retains the same look as the iQOO 11, featuring a large camera island. It will be available in three color options, one of which will be the result of the continued collaboration between iQOO and the BMW M division (M for Motorsport). This version will showcase the iconic BMW three-stripes logo on its vegan leather-clad back. Other than this, you also get green and black color options.
Regarding the overall design, the iQOO 11S features a slightly curved back with a rectangular camera bump. The camera module gets three rings aligned in an L shape. The presence of the V2 branding on the back confirms that the smartphone uses Vivo’s V2 ISP, enhancing camera performance. Although the front of the device has not been unveiled by the company yet, you can expect to see a center-punched hole for the selfie camera and thin bezels.
Official teasers reveal that the iQOO 11S will feature an E6 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 2K resolution, a pixel density of 517 PPI, and a peak brightness of up to 1800 nits. Similar to the vanilla model, the iQOO 11S’s screen will also support both PWM and DC dimming. Although the exact dimensions are yet to be confirmed, it is expected to feature the 6.78-inch screen from the iQOO 11.
The iQOO 11S is claimed to surpass the other two models in the series with a dedicated display chip. Official information posted on Weibo reveals that the smartphone will feature the world’s first super-computing dedicated display processor. This chip is expected to assist the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip in distributing the workload and improving the smartphone’s overall performance.
Other Specifications
Rumors were rampant that the iQOO 11S would come equipped with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. However, these rumors were put to rest when iQOO confirmed that the smartphone would continue to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC clocked at 3.2GHz, without opting for the overclocked 3.36GHz version. This decision is not surprising, as both the iQOO 11 and 11 Pro also utilize the same processor with identical clock speeds. The handset will also feature VC cooling technology.
The iQOO 11S smartphone will come with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The company has confirmed that one of the configurations will have 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will also offer up to 8GB of virtual RAM. According to a report from last month, the iQOO 11S will be available in four configurations: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage.
iQOO is pushing the limits of fast charging with the iQOO 11S. The phone supports 200W charging, which can fully charge the battery in just 5 minutes. This means you can go from 0% to 100% in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee. The iQOO 11S is also compatible with third-party UFCS chargers, so you can use your existing charger or buy a new one from iQOO. To ensure safety and reliability, the iQOO 11S uses a new boron nitride material that helps to reduce the temperature of the battery protection board. The battery capacity on the device is expected to be 4,700mAh.
The iQOO 11S may have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 primary camera with OIS support. Other camera details are not yet known. The phone will run Android 13 with Funtouch OS skin on top.
Expected Pricing
There have been no leaks regarding the price of the iQOO 11S. Since it packs some decent upgrades over the vanilla model, you can expect it to cost more. For your reference, the iQOO 11 comes in three configurations in India. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration costs $710. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration costs $800. And the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage trim is priced at $920.
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