Recently, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the upcoming iQOO 16 will arrive with a reworked camera module. While there is no official confirmation yet, fresh images doing the rounds have now revealed the phone’s entire rear design, giving us an early look at what to expect.

iQOO 16 renders reveal a bold new rear design

The leaked renders show the iQOO 16 with a large square camera module featuring heavily rounded corners. Three rear cameras are arranged in a connected layout, giving the module a futuristic, almost UFO-like appearance.

The black variant features blue accent lighting around parts of the camera island and the lower section, adding to its gaming-focused look. The frame also appears to have rounded edges, which could make the phone more comfortable to hold during extended gaming sessions.

The other render showcases what appears to be a white variant of the device. However, the exact source of these images is currently unknown, so the design should be treated as unconfirmed for now.

iQOO 16 specifications (rumoured)

Previous leaks suggest the iQOO 16 could feature three 50-megapixel rear cameras. The primary sensor is tipped to measure 1/1.3-inch and could have an f/1.68 aperture, while the other two cameras are expected to include an ultrawide and periscope telephoto sensor.

On the front, the phone is rumoured to feature a 6.85-inch Samsung-made flat 2K display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Other expected specifications include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, an 8,500mAh battery, 100W wired charging, wireless charging, a dedicated display chip, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, USB 3.2, dual speakers and IP68/IP69 ratings.

Meanwhile, iQOO has also started teasing its compact tablet, which is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipset. Both devices are expected to launch in China either by the end of this month or in early October.

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Budget phone shoppers in India just got another price hike to deal with. Vivo and its sub-brand iQOO have raised the prices of the T5x and Z11x (basically the same phone with different branding) starting this September.

The increases aren’t small. The base 6GB + 128GB version is now ₹27,999 (up from ₹24,999). The 8GB + 128GB jumps from ₹27,999 to ₹30,999. The top 8GB + 256GB model has gone up to ₹34,999 on the vivo T5x, while the iQOO Z11x version of the same config is currently listed at ₹33,999. That’s still as much as ₹4,000 more in some cases, and this is at least the third price increase for these two phones in 2026.

When they launched in March, both phones started at ₹18,999. The prices climbed a long way since then. The main reason seems to be the same one hitting a lot of mid-range phones this year: rising costs of RAM and storage. Neither Vivo nor iQOO has put out a detailed explanation for this latest jump.

Both phones run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Turbo, pack a big 7,200mAh battery (one of the highlights), a 120Hz Full HD+ LCD, a 50MP main camera with a secondary lens, and fast charging support. That large battery remains the main reason a lot of people were looking at these phones in the first place.

These repeated hikes show how tough it is for the entry-level and mid-range devices right now with memory prices bouncing around. If you’re still interested in the T5x or Z11x, it’s worth checking both online and offline stores, some sellers might still have older stock at the previous prices for a short while.

And if these two are now feeling a bit expensive (which they are), there are other options in the same segment with similar battery size or chipsets, though prices across the category have generally been moving up over the past few months.

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The Poco F9 Ultra has now launched globally alongside the Poco F9 Pro, giving buyers another performance-focused flagship option with a large battery and high-end hardware. The F9 Ultra is aimed primarily at users who prioritize raw performance, gaming and battery endurance rather than camera capabilities alone.

It comes with top-notch specs, such as a 6.9-inch OLED 1.5K 185Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and an 8,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. For photography, it has a 200-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 50-megapixel (3x periscope) setup and a 50-megapixel front camera. While it runs on HyperOS based on Android 16, its users are entitled to receive four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

That focus makes some conventional flagship phones less relevant as alternatives. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series and Apple’s iPhone lineup, for example, offer excellent cameras and polished software but generally come with smaller batteries. With that in mind, we have focused this list on performance-oriented phones that combine powerful chipsets, large batteries, fast charging and gaming-friendly displays.

OnePlus 15

A performance flagship built for gaming and heavy everyday use.

The OnePlus 15 is one of the closest alternatives to the Poco F9 Ultra for buyers who want flagship performance without opting for a dedicated gaming phone. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with LPDDR5X Ultra+ RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

The phone packs a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. Its large capacity should provide plenty of endurance for gaming and other demanding workloads, while the fast charging support makes it easy to top up quickly.

On the front is a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz during gaming. The triple rear camera system includes three 50-megapixel sensors, with a main, ultrawide and 3.5x periscope telephoto camera.

The OnePlus 15 runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. OnePlus promises four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates, making it a strong choice for users who want performance with long-term software support.

iQOO 15

A gaming-friendly flagship with dedicated performance hardware.

The iQOO 15 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside the dedicated Supercomputing Chip Q3 for graphics processing and gaming. An 8K vapor chamber cooling system is also included to help manage temperatures during demanding sessions.

Its 6.85-inch Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000 nits of local peak brightness. This combination makes it well suited to both high-frame-rate gaming and media consumption.

The phone carries a 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. It also has three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a Sony IMX921 main sensor and a Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

The iQOO 15 runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and is promised five major Android OS upgrades and seven years of security patches. Its combination of gaming hardware and long software support makes it a compelling alternative.

OnePlus 15R

A performance-focused phone with a huge battery and ultra-fast display.

The OnePlus 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. This makes it well equipped for demanding games and heavy multitasking without stepping into dedicated gaming-phone territory.

Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 1272×2800 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR Vivid. The panel can reach 3,600 nits peak brightness, while Gorilla Glass 7i provides protection.

The phone is preloaded with OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 and is promised four years of major Android OS updates and six years of security patches. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel 112-degree ultrawide camera, while the front has a 32-megapixel autofocus selfie camera.

The 15R packs a huge 7,400mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is larger than the cells found in many conventional flagships. It supports 80W wired charging.

Oppo Find X9s 5G

A compact flagship that combines strong performance with capable cameras.

The Oppo Find X9s 5G is powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, while UFS 4.1 storage is available with up to 12GB of RAM. The phone features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K-class 1256×2760 resolution and up to 3,600 nits peak brightness.

Battery life is handled by a 7,025mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired charging. The camera setup is more ambitious than what you typically find on performance-first phones, with three 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a 3x optical telephoto camera and an ultrawide sensor. Hasselblad color calibration is also included. There’s a 32-megapixel camera with autofocus support on the front.

The Find X9s 5G runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, with five years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. This phone offers the best of both worlds: performance and photography.

Redmi K100 Pro Max

The closest hardware alternative to the Poco F9 Ultra.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a China-exclusive flagship that can still be purchased internationally through import retailers such as Giztop. It is particularly interesting here because it shares essentially the same core hardware as the Poco F9 Ultra.

Its 9,070mAh battery is actually larger than the Poco F9 Ultra’s 8,050mAh unit, giving the Redmi model an edge in raw battery capacity. The rest of the specs are the same on both devices.

The K100 Pro Max runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS based on Android. However, buyers importing it should consider software localization, network compatibility and after-sales support. For those who want similar hardware to the Poco F9 Ultra, it remains one of the most obvious alternatives.

Beyond these five, the Realme GT 8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 5G are also worth considering in the same broad category. Neither is as widely available in every market, but both offer a strong combination of flagship performance and capable cameras. They may therefore be better choices for users who want a more balanced flagship experience rather than prioritizing battery life and gaming above everything else.

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Several upcoming Vivo and iQOO smartphones have surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database, hinting that the companies are preparing more devices for different markets. The listings reveal model numbers for four Vivo phones and two iQOO models. While most specifications remain unknown, some details about the iQOO 16R have already surfaced.

Vivo X500 FE, Y32 5G and T6 Lite 5G spotted

Vivo is preparing the X500 series for China later this month, with the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max expected to debut alongside the lineup. Global versions of these models are also in development, and the X500e, X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max have previously appeared in the IMEI database with model numbers V2632, V2619, V2621, and V2610, respectively.

The Vivo X500 FE has now joined the list with model numbers V2653 and V2654, likely representing different markets. The V2653 has also appeared in Europe’s EEC database. At present, there is no information about the X500 FE’s specifications. The X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max global variants are expected to retain the specifications of their Chinese counterparts, although this has not been confirmed.

The same database has also revealed the Vivo Y32 5G with model number V2639 and the Vivo T6 Lite 5G with model number V2647. No specifications or launch details have surfaced for either smartphone so far.

iQOO 16R and Z12 Lite also in development

iQOO is also preparing new models, with the iQOO Z12 Lite and iQOO16R appearing in the GSMA IMEI database under model numbers I2603 and I2606. The Z12 Lite had previously received EEC certification in July, while the 16R has now been spotted for the first time.

The iQOO 16R could be based on the China-bound iQOO 16T, just as the iQOO 15T was a tweaked version of the China-bound iQOO 15T. It is reportedly being tested with a 2K Samsung OLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipset. The phone could also feature a 200-megapixel main camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, while skipping a periscope camera. A built-in fan and liquid cooling system are also expected, though these specifications remain unconfirmed.

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September doesn’t usually hand you a launch calendar this packed, but 2026 is on another level. More than 20 phones are expected to land this month alone, and nearly every major brand is throwing its biggest hardware into the same four-week window. 

You’re looking at the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Xiaomi 18 series and the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Vivo X500 series, the Oppo Find X10 series, the Honor Magic9 series, the Huawei Mate 90 series, the iQOO 16 series, and the Poco F9 series, on top of a wave of Redmi and Poco midrangers.

Part of the crowding comes down to timing that’s shifted across the industry at once. Apple is reportedly pulling its high-end launch earlier and pairing it with a brand-new form factor. Huawei has moved the Mate series up from its usual November slot to get ahead of the competition. Xiaomi is using September to introduce its in-house Xring O3 chip across two device families simultaneously, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 are both fresh enough that Xiaomi, Vivo, and iQOO all want to be first to ship them. Even brands that normally stagger their releases, like Honor and Oppo, are lining their flagships up close enough that you’ll be comparing specs sheets side by side whether you planned to or not.

Not every one of these will matter to you personally, and plenty are China-only at first. But if you’re trying to decide what to wait for, here’s what’s actually worth tracking, starting with the two launches most likely to set the tone for the rest of the year.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone

Apple’s event is set for September 9, and this year it’s not just the usual Pro refresh. You’re getting the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone. 

The Pro models are tipped to keep familiar 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes, but move to the A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, 12GB of RAM, and Apple’s own C2 modem instead of a third-party option. You’ll also see a shrunken Dynamic Island as Face ID components move further under the display.

The foldable is the bigger story for you if you’ve been waiting to see what Apple does with the form factor. According to rumors, it will have a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch cover screen, built from a mix of titanium and aluminum. Apple is reportedly dropping Face ID here in favor of Touch ID, likely built into the power button, and skipping a telephoto lens on the dual rear camera setup. That’s a real trade-off for a device expected to cost more than $2,000, especially since Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series and Huawei’s Pura X line don’t cut that corner. 

Xiaomi’s busiest month of the year

Xiaomi is treating September as a launch marathon. The company will launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold in early September with the company’s new in-house Xring O3 chip, paired with next-generation LPDDR6 RAM. 

Moreover, you’re likely to get a 7.6-inch foldable display, a 6,000mAh battery that’s noticeably bigger than what Samsung and Huawei offer in their folding phones, 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a 200MP primary camera. It ships alongside the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which uses the same chipset.

Toward the end of the month, Xiaomi is set to launch the Xiaomi 18 Pro series with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 hardware. Xiaomi will be the first brand to ship phones with that chipset. 

You can expect dual 200MP SmartSens sensors, a dedicated AI button, and — notably — a faster global rollout than in past years. Xiaomi’s global 18 Pro and standard 18 models have already picked up certification in markets including Turkey, the EEA, Russia, Taiwan, and Japan, though India isn’t part of that initial batch as of yet.

Huawei Mate XT2

Unlike most of the phones in this roundup, the Mate XT2 doesn’t need a rumored tag. Huawei has officially confirmed its launch date for September 7, landing well before both the Mate 90 series and Apple’s own event. The device is Huawei’s third tri-fold phone, following the original Mate XT and last year’s Mate XTs refresh.

Pre-orders are already open in China in 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB, 16GB+1TB with a privacy display, and a top-end 16GB+2TB version bundled with a privacy display and a stylus. The first three configurations come in Obsidian Black, White, and Purple, while the top-tier model is Purple only. 

On the hardware side, the device could get a Kirin 9050 Pro chipset built on Huawei’s newer process, a battery above 6,000mAh, and a redesigned hinge aimed at reducing the crease on the 10.2-inch unfolded display.

What’s notable is how Huawei is sequencing this against its other September launch. Rather than bundling everything into one event, the company is reportedly splitting the Mate XT2 and Mate 90 series across two separate dates. This gives Huawei two separate moments in the spotlight instead of one.

Huawei Mate 90 series arrives early with a new Kirin chip

Moving to the Mate 90 series now, and if you know the Mate series has typically launched in November, this year it’s reportedly moving up to September to land closer to Apple’s event. 

The chipset is the bigger story here. Huawei’s next Kirin processor is said to use a new “Tau” design approach that increases transistor density by more than 50%, putting performance in the neighborhood of early TSMC 3nm chips despite Huawei’s manufacturing constraints.

On the camera side, the Mate 90 Pro Max is tipped to bring back true long-range optical zoom with dual periscope telephoto lenses, including one capable of 10x optical zoom, a setup Huawei hasn’t offered since the P40 Pro+. Likewise, the battery capacity is expected to land between 6,800mAh and 7,000mAh across the Pro Max and RS models, paired with a 6.9-inch Tandem OLED display.

iQOO 16 Series

The iQOO 16 series is, as usual, a performance-first flagship, and iQOO is expected to unveil it in China alongside the iQOO Neo 12 and a new compact tablet. You’ll get a 6.85-inch Samsung-made flat display running at 2K resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate, paired with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. 

What’s notable is that iQOO is putting more effort into the camera system this time. The device is tipped with three 50MP rear sensors, including a large 1/1.3-inch primary sensor with an f/1.68 aperture. Extras include Bose-tuned dual speakers, a dedicated X-axis linear motor for haptics, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68/IP69 ratings. The device is likely to launch at the end of September or early October, so it’s one of the later arrivals in this whole wave.

Vivo X500 series goes all in on video

Vivo has confirmed the X500 series for a September debut in China. As usual, both the X500 Pro and Pro Max have a Zeiss Super Dynamic main camera co-developed with Sony, rated for 17EV of dynamic range, which Vivo describes as the highest in the industry right now. The capability carries over to video too, with 4K 240fps slow motion and 4K 120fps HDR recording. The camera module also gets 3-degree OIS with gimbal-level stabilization.

Hardware-wise, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to have a 6.85-inch 2K display using BOE’s Q11 panel, the first phone globally to get it. Vivo says it cuts motion blur during scrolling by 93% compared to the previous generation. The standard X500 and Pro model are expected to run MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 series chips, while the Pro Max might step up to the Dimensity 9600 Pro.

Oppo Find X10 series with dual periscope cameras

The Oppo Find X10 series has been through a few rounds of leaks so far. The latest word points to the Pro Max sitting at the top of the range, above the standard Find X10 and Find X10 Pro, with a possible compact flagship variant thrown in for people who don’t want a massive phone. Camera-wise, you’re looking at dual 200MP rear sensors across the higher-end models.

Under the hood, the base Find X10 is tipped to run a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series chip and pack an 8,000mAh battery. Oppo hasn’t confirmed pricing or an exact date yet, but everything points to a China launch this month, with the usual gap before it reaches global markets. If you’re comparing it against the Find X9 series you already know, expect the camera hardware to be the headline change rather than the design.

Honor Magic9 series brings ARRI’s cinema tools to the phone

Honor has already confirmed the Magic9 series for a September 28 launch in Beijing, moving nearly a month earlier than the Magic8 series did last year. The headline feature is a continued partnership with ARRI, the cinema camera maker, bringing native Log-C3 video encoding and LUT color grading down to a phone. Honor is also tipped to give the standard Magic9 a square selfie camera, a first for an Android phone.

On the rear, it is rumored to have a 200MP main sensor with 3-degree OIS and a second 200MP periscope telephoto lens on the higher models, backed by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. The battery is said to climb past 7,500mAh on the standard model and closer to 9,000mAh on the Pro, using Honor’s silicon-carbon battery tech.

Poco F9 Series

Unlike most of the phones on this list, the Poco F9 series isn’t still stuck in leaks — Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra have a confirmed global launch date of September 1. Both are rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The F9 Pro gets a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED display at 185Hz, while the F9 Ultra steps up to a 6.85-inch panel with a 2608 x 1200 resolution, both developed with TCL CSOT and Xiaomi contributing to the panel design.

Likewise, the F9 Pro packs 6,330mAh while the F9 Ultra jumps to 8,050mAh, both supporting 100W wired charging and USB Power Delivery. On camera, the F9 Ultra adds a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 5x telephoto on top of its main sensor, while the F9 Pro trims that down to an 8MP ultrawide and a 2.5x telephoto. 

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iQOO is reportedly preparing for its next launch event in China, where the company could unveil several new products, including the iQOO 16, iQOO Neo 12, and a new compact tablet. In the latest development, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed details about the iQOO 16’s design. Meanwhile, iQOO flagship series Product Manager Wang Ken has started teasing what appears to be the aforementioned tablet.

iQOO 16 gets a futuristic camera design

According to Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 16 will feature a new square-shaped camera module with heavily rounded corners. The three rear cameras are reportedly arranged in a connected layout within the module, giving the phone a distinctive appearance. The camera island is also said to feature additional detailing around its outer frame and underlying textures, adding a more intricate and mechanical character to the design.

The rear panel is expected to use a newly developed manufacturing process, with the overall design following a futuristic, science-fiction-inspired aesthetic. The combination of the unusual camera arrangement and textured finish could give the iQOO 16 a noticeably different look from previous models and help it stand out among upcoming flagships.

Earlier leaks suggest the iQOO 16 could feature three 50-megapixel rear cameras. The primary camera may use a 1/1.3-inch sensor with an f/1.68 aperture, while the ultrawide and periscope telephoto cameras are also expected to use 50-megapixel sensors.

On the front, it is expected to feature a 6.85-inch Samsung-made flat display with 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. It is also tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and is rumored to pack an 8,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging, wireless charging, a dedicated display chip, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, USB 3.2, dual speakers, and IP68/IP69 ratings.

iQOO’s compact tablet teased

The screenshot shared by Wang Ken appears to tease the company’s upcoming compact tablet, although he has not revealed any specifications. The device is believed to be the Vivo tablet with model number iPA2691, which recently received SRRC certification in China. The compact is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chipset and an active cooling system with a built-in fan.

The tablet is also rumored to support Wi-Fi connectivity without cellular support and could target gaming users. An OLED display, slim bezels, and a high refresh rate are among the other expected features.

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The iQOO Z11 is available in three distinct variants across different markets, with each version taking a different approach to hardware. The China model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Malaysia variant uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

The Indian version takes a different route altogether. Along with a different chipset from both international variants, it also gets a distinct design, making it visually different from the Z11 models sold in China and Malaysia.

This review focuses specifically on the Indian variant of the iQOO Z11, which combines its own design language with a large battery, curved AMOLED display, and a new MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. After spending time with the Aurora Green model, here’s how it performs in everyday use.

Slim and Distinctive Appeal

The Aurora Green variant is a particularly good fit for the Z11’s new design. At first glance, the rear panel appears green, but as you move the phone under different lighting, a subtle blue sheen becomes visible across the surface. This gives the phone a more dynamic appearance without making it look overly flashy.

Apart from Aurora Green, the Z11 is also available in a Celestial Blue edition. During my brief encounter with the blue variant, I noticed that it was more prone to picking up fingerprint marks, which was not an issue

The horizontal camera module also gives the Z11 a distinctive identity. It has obvious Pixel-inspired elements, but the overall execution feels sufficiently different. More importantly, the camera bar does not make the phone feel awkward when placed on a flat surface.

Despite housing a 7,050mAh battery, the Z11 is only 7.99mm thick and weighs 199 grams. The curved rear and tapered edges make it comfortable to hold, while the weight distribution keeps the phone from feeling excessively bulky.

Durability is a major improvement. The Z11 carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, along with military-grade durability certification. That makes it considerably more reassuring for everyday use than many mid-range phones.

Sharp and Immersive Display

The 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display is arguably the Z11’s biggest strength. It offers a 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 2,000 nits of high-brightness mode. The panel looks sharp, vibrant, and suitably punchy without making colors appear excessively artificial.

The 144Hz refresh rate also contributes to a noticeably fluid experience while scrolling through apps and navigating the interface. Not every application consistently takes advantage of the maximum refresh rate, but when the phone is operating at 144Hz, the difference is easy to appreciate.

The curved edges make the display feel more immersive, although they can occasionally introduce accidental touches. Still, for watching movies, browsing social media, or reading, this is one of the more impressive displays available in the segment.

Smooth for Everyday Use

The iQOO Z11 is the first smartphone in India to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 7500 Turbo. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

For everyday use, the chipset is more than capable. Apps open quickly, multitasking is generally smooth, and switching between social media, browsers, streaming services, and messaging apps does not pose much of a challenge.

Gaming is where the limitations become more obvious. BGMI can run at up to 60fps with the available settings, while Call of Duty: Mobile also delivers a smooth experience at supported settings. However, the phone is not designed to compete with significantly more powerful gaming-focused devices.

More demanding games such as Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves can expose the limitations of the Dimensity 7500 Turbo, particularly at higher graphical settings. The good news is that iQOO has added a 3,800mm² vapor chamber, and the phone generally manages heat reasonably well during sustained workloads.

In other words, the Z11 is a capable gaming phone for casual and moderate use, but buyers looking for maximum graphics performance should look elsewhere. Here’s how the device performed on benchmarking platforms.

Built for Long Endurance

The 7,050mAh battery is where the Z11 really earns its Z-series credentials. Despite the phone’s slim profile, the battery is large enough to comfortably handle a full day of heavy use and can stretch well into a second day with lighter workloads.

This is particularly impressive considering the large 6.83-inch display and 144Hz refresh rate. Battery optimization also appears to be effective, helping the Z11 maintain strong endurance without making the phone feel sluggish.

There is also bypass charging for gaming, which can reduce reliance on the battery when the phone is connected to a charger during longer gaming sessions.

The bundled 44W charging is perfectly usable, but it feels conservative for a phone in this price range, especially when some competitors offer substantially faster charging. The Z11 therefore prioritizes endurance over quick top-ups.

Feature-Rich and Customizable

The Z11 runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6. The interface is feature-rich, highly customizable, and generally smooth on the 144Hz display.

There are plenty of personalization options, along with features such as AI Creation, AI Captions, AI Transcript Assist, AI image editing tools, and Circle to Search. Some of these features are genuinely useful, particularly for transcription, translation, and editing tasks. Readers can read more about the AI Captions feature here.

However, OriginOS still has some clutter. The phone comes with several third-party applications preinstalled, although many can be removed. This does not ruin the experience, but it does prevent the software from feeling as clean as it could.

iQOO has promised three major Android updates and five years of security updates, which is a welcome improvement for the Z series and should give the phone a reasonable lifespan.

Capable Cameras Across Conditions

The Z11’s camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The main camera performs best in daylight. Photos generally have pleasing colors, good dynamic range, and enough detail for social media and everyday photography. HDR processing also does a respectable job balancing bright and dark portions of a scene.

However, image processing can sometimes be a little aggressive. Fine details may appear softer than expected, particularly when examining photos closely. Human subjects can also occasionally receive more processing than necessary.

Low-light performance is acceptable rather than class-leading. OIS and night processing help produce usable images, but noise and softer details become more noticeable as lighting deteriorates.

The 8-megapixel ultrawide camera is useful for capturing landscapes, architecture, and larger scenes, but its lower resolution means it cannot match the primary sensor for detail. It is best viewed as a versatility upgrade rather than a camera you will use in every situation.

The 32-megapixel selfie camera is one of the stronger parts of the setup. It captures good detail and generally natural-looking skin tones, while portrait selfies also benefit from reasonably good edge detection.

Overall, the Z11’s cameras are capable enough for everyday photography, but they are not the reason to buy this phone.

Verdict

The iQOO Z11 is not the fastest phone in its class, nor does it have the most impressive camera system. Instead, it succeeds by bringing several desirable qualities together.

The 1.5K 144Hz curved AMOLED display is excellent, the Aurora Green finish gives the phone plenty of personality, the IP68 and IP69 ratings add meaningful durability, and the 7,050mAh battery delivers the kind of endurance that many users will appreciate.

The Dimensity 7500 Turbo is capable for everyday tasks and moderate gaming, although demanding gamers will find faster options. The cameras are similarly competent rather than exceptional, while OriginOS 6 remains feature-packed but somewhat cluttered.

At its starting price of Rs. 34,999 in India, the iQOO Z11 faces strong competition. Still, if your priorities are a premium-looking display, long battery life, dependable everyday performance, and strong durability, the Z11 makes a compelling case.

It is not an outright performance champion. Instead, the iQOO Z11 is a well-balanced mid-ranger that understands where most users actually spend their time, and gets those fundamentals largely right.

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Redmi K100 Pro Max and iQOO Neo 11 Ultra take different approaches to the flagship smartphone formula. Redmi focuses on an all-round premium experience with a 200MP camera, 5x periscope zoom and wireless charging, while iQOO targets performance enthusiasts with a powerful Dimensity chipset and a lower price. Here’s how the two compare across design, performance, cameras, battery and value.

Major Features:

Design and Display

Build and Feel

The Redmi K100 Pro Max and iQOO Neo 11 Ultra both combine glass fronts with aluminum frames and offer IP68/IP69 protection, giving them a reassuring premium and durable character. Redmi adds Bose-tuned stereo audio, Dolby Atmos and a more elaborate 2.1 speaker system, making its multimedia experience particularly appealing. Both also feature ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners.

Display Quality

Redmi uses an AMOLED panel with 68 billion colors, a 185Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ and BT.2020 support. iQOO counters with a sharper 1440p AMOLED display, 1 billion colors, 2160Hz PWM dimming and similarly impressive peak brightness. The Redmi display feels more feature-rich for gaming and HDR content, while iQOO’s higher resolution makes text and fine details look cleaner.

Verdict

Redmi wins for its faster refresh rate, broader HDR features and superior speaker setup. iQOO offers higher resolution, but Redmi delivers the more complete entertainment-focused display package.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with UFS 4.1 storage and up to 16GB RAM. iQOO uses the Dimensity 9500M with the same UFS 4.1 storage and RAM ceiling. Both are flagship-grade platforms, but Redmi’s Snapdragon chip gives it a particularly strong appeal for demanding gaming, sustained performance and broad software optimisation.

Battery and Charging

Battery capacity is almost identical, with Redmi offering 9070mAh and iQOO 9100mAh. Both support 100W wired charging, but Redmi goes further with 50W wireless charging, 27W reverse wired charging and 22.5W reverse wireless charging. That makes Redmi considerably more flexible for users who rely on multiple charging methods and accessories.

Verdict

Redmi takes this round with a stronger overall performance proposition and significantly more versatile charging. iQOO has excellent endurance, but Redmi offers a more complete flagship hardware package.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

Redmi has a major advantage in camera hardware, featuring a 200MP primary sensor with OIS alongside a 50MP periscope telephoto offering 5x optical zoom and OIS. Its 50MP ultrawide also provides substantially more flexibility than iQOO’s 8MP ultrawide. iQOO instead uses a 50MP main camera with OIS and a basic 8MP ultrawide, with no dedicated telephoto lens.

Selfie Camera

The difference continues on the front. Redmi’s 32MP selfie camera supports 4K video recording, while iQOO’s 16MP front camera is limited to 1080p at 30fps. Redmi is therefore better equipped for detailed selfies, video calls and creator-focused front-camera recording. iQOO’s simpler setup should still handle everyday photography, but it is clearly less ambitious.

Verdict

Redmi is the clear winner thanks to its 200MP main camera, dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, stronger ultrawide and higher-resolution 4K selfie camera. iQOO’s camera system feels notably less versatile.

Pricing

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is priced around $700 or ₹63,000, while the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is priced around $500 or ₹50,000. That creates a sizeable price gap, with iQOO positioned as the more aggressive value-focused flagship. Redmi’s premium is easier to justify for buyers who specifically want advanced cameras, wireless charging and its broader multimedia package.

Is the Price Justified?

At around ₹50,000, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra offers excellent value, particularly for users prioritising flagship-level performance, a high-resolution display and a large battery. Redmi demands considerably more, but the additional cost brings a much more capable camera system, wireless charging, better audio hardware and broader connectivity features.

Verdict

iQOO wins on pure value because its lower price delivers flagship performance and excellent battery life. Redmi is worth the premium for buyers who want stronger cameras and a more complete feature set.

Disclaimer:
Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, launch timing, and applicable taxes. Always check whether the listed price is for a China unit or a global/international variant when purchasing.

Conclusion

The Redmi K100 Pro Max stands out with its 200MP camera, 5x periscope telephoto, 50W wireless charging, Bose-tuned 2.1 stereo audio and exceptionally fast 185Hz AMOLED display. iQOO’s strengths are different: its sharper 1440p panel, 9100mAh battery and flagship Dimensity platform make it particularly attractive to performance-focused users. Both also provide IP68/IP69 protection and ultrasonic fingerprint scanners.

Verdict

Redmi is the more complete flagship, offering substantially stronger cameras, charging versatility and multimedia features. iQOO is the smarter value choice, delivering powerful hardware at a much lower price without major compromises in core performance.

FAQs

1. Which phone is better for gaming?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a slight edge with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and 185Hz display.

2. Which has better camera zoom?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is better, offering a dedicated 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.

3. Which phone has better battery life?
Both offer excellent endurance with around 9,000mAh batteries, making either suitable for heavy daily use.

4. Which offers better value for money?
The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra offers stronger value because it delivers flagship performance at a significantly lower price.

5. Which phone should you buy?
Choose Redmi for cameras and features; choose iQOO if lower cost and flagship performance matter most.

Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.

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iQOO Z11 and Realme 16x 5G take different approaches to the mid-range smartphone segment. While both offer 144Hz displays, large batteries and 5G connectivity, the iQOO Z11 pushes higher-end hardware with an AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, 90W charging and OIS. The Realme 16x 5G focuses more on affordability, durability and expandable storage. But with both targeting value-conscious buyers, which phone offers the more compelling overall package? 

Major Features:

Design and Display

Build and Feel

The iQOO Z11 and Realme 16x 5G both use a glass front with a plastic frame and back, but their durability approaches are different. The iQOO Z11 has a stronger IP68/IP69 rating, making it better suited to users who want more comprehensive protection against dust and water. The Realme 16x 5G counters with IP65 protection, MIL-STD-810H compliance and drop resistance, giving it a more rugged-oriented appeal. Its rear RGB notification light is also a distinctive design touch.

Display Quality

The iQOO Z11 is considerably more impressive for everyday viewing. Its AMOLED panel offers 1 billion colors, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support and much higher peak brightness. The Realme 16x 5G also reaches 144Hz, but its IPS LCD panel has a much lower resolution and lacks the richer contrast and deeper blacks of AMOLED. The iQOO therefore feels noticeably more premium for streaming, gaming and general use.

Verdict

iQOO Z11 wins comfortably for its superior AMOLED display and stronger water resistance.

Specifications Including Battery

Performance

The iQOO Z11 has a clear performance advantage with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, paired with up to 12GB RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Realme 16x 5G uses the Dimensity 6300 with up to 6GB RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. This gives the iQOO a stronger foundation for gaming, multitasking and demanding applications, while its faster storage should also make everyday operations feel more responsive. Realme’s microSD support is useful for users prioritising expandable storage.

Battery and Charging

Battery capacity is another major advantage for iQOO. Its 9020mAh battery is substantially larger than the Realme’s 7000mAh unit and supports faster 90W wired charging. Both phones support reverse wired charging and bypass charging, which adds flexibility for gaming and accessory use. Realme’s 45W charging is adequate, but the iQOO combination of a larger battery and faster charging feels considerably better suited to heavy users.

Verdict

iQOO Z11 is the stronger choice for performance, storage speed, battery capacity and charging.

Camera

Main and Secondary Lenses

The iQOO Z11 has a 50MP main camera with a larger sensor, PDAF and OIS, while the Realme 16x 5G also uses a 50MP primary camera but relies on autofocus without optical stabilisation. The iQOO’s OIS gives it a practical advantage for handheld photography, particularly in lower light and when recording video. It also supports 4K video recording, whereas the Realme is limited to 1080p. Neither phone offers a particularly versatile multi-camera setup, so the primary sensor does most of the work.

Selfie Camera

The difference becomes even larger on the front. The iQOO Z11 features a 32MP selfie camera capable of 4K video, while the Realme 16x 5G has an 8MP front camera limited to 1080p recording. For selfies, video calls and creator-focused use, the iQOO offers substantially more detail and flexibility.

Verdict

iQOO Z11 is the clear camera winner, particularly because of OIS, 4K recording and its much stronger selfie camera.

Pricing

The iQOO Z11 is priced around $300 / ₹31,000, while the Realme 16x 5G is priced around $300 / ₹26,000. The difference in Indian pricing makes the Realme more affordable, especially for buyers working with a tighter budget. However, the iQOO offers considerably more hardware for the additional cost, including a better AMOLED display, faster chipset, faster storage, larger battery, quicker charging, NFC and a significantly more capable camera system.

Is the Price Justified?

The Realme 16x 5G makes sense as a value-focused option if expandable storage, rugged-oriented features and a lower purchase price matter most. However, the iQOO Z11 provides enough additional advantages to make its higher price easier to justify. Its display, performance and battery combination is particularly difficult to match at this level.

Verdict

iQOO Z11 offers better overall value despite costing more, while Realme wins on upfront affordability.

Conclusion

The iQOO Z11 stands out with its 9020mAh battery, 90W charging, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, AMOLED display, OIS-equipped main camera, 32MP selfie camera, NFC and IP68/IP69 protection. It also includes stereo speakers, bypass charging and a high-refresh-rate display, creating a well-rounded package for demanding users. The Realme 16x 5G has its own useful advantages, particularly microSD expansion, MIL-STD-810H compliance, drop resistance and the rear RGB notification light. These features make it appealing to buyers who value practicality and durability over outright specifications.

Verdict

iQOO Z11 is the more complete smartphone and the stronger recommendation for users who want better performance, display quality, cameras, battery life and charging. The Realme 16x 5G remains a sensible alternative for buyers seeking a lower-priced device with expandable storage and rugged-oriented features, but the iQOO delivers a substantially stronger overall hardware package.

FAQs

1. Which phone has the better camera, iQOO Z11 or Realme 16x?
The iQOO Z11 offers the better camera setup, especially for low-light photography, video recording and higher-quality selfies.

2. Which smartphone is better for gaming?
The iQOO Z11 is better for gaming, thanks to its more capable chipset, faster storage and higher memory options.

3. Which phone offers better battery life?
The iQOO Z11 should deliver longer endurance, particularly for heavy users, because of its substantially larger battery.

4. Is the Realme 16x 5G worth buying?
Yes, especially for buyers wanting expandable storage, durable construction and essential 5G features at a lower price.

5. Which phone should you buy overall?
The iQOO Z11 is the stronger all-round choice for buyers prioritising performance, display quality, cameras and battery endurance.

Disclaimer: Prices, specifications, and availability may vary by region and retailer. Recommendations in this article are based on editorial opinion, feature-based value, and market positioning at the time of writing. Readers are advised to do their own research before making a purchase.

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Digital Chat Station has shared a new update on iQOO’s next flagship lineup, and this time we have a launch month attached. According to the tipster, the iQOO 16 and a new iQOO mini tablet will launch in September. Both devices are expected to be among the first products to be powered by Qualcomm’s sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

iQOO 16

Earlier this month, the same source shared details of the iQOO 16. It is expected to feature a 6.85-inch 2K+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel is said to use next-generation Samsung display technology and will have a flat design. The phone could also get a new rear design, with a small square camera module placed in the upper-left corner.

The camera setup is expected to be one of the phone’s main upgrades. It reportedly features a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and an F1.68 aperture; a 50MP ultra-wide camera could join it with an F2.0 aperture, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with a larger 1/1.95-inch sensor and an F2.65 aperture.

iQOO’s tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 

At the same time, iQOO is also working on a compact performance-focused tablet. As mentioned earlier, it’s said to be powered by a sixth-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and could feature a 2.8K OLED display with a high refresh rate, slim bezels, and a metal unibody design.

The tablet is also rumored to have a square camera module on the back. Interestingly, the camera section could also house a built-in cooling fan for better thermal management. 

Neither device has been officially confirmed by iQOO yet, so the September launch window should still be treated as a rumor. 

Still, the repeated leaks about the chipset, displays, cameras, and designs suggest that both devices could be getting close to launch. More details, including the exact launch date and pricing, are likely to emerge as September gets closer.

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The iQOO Buds have arrived in India alongside the iQOO Z11 5G, giving users a new affordable wireless audio option. The earbuds focus on long battery life, low gaming latency, and convenient connectivity features. Here’s everything you need to know about the iQOO Buds.

iQOO Buds specifications and features

The iQOO Buds feature a 10mm high-resolution moving coil driver with a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range and DeepX sound effects. They use the BES2710IUC3 audio chip and support AAC and SBC audio codecs. The earbuds have dual microphones with beamforming-based ENC for clearer voice calls, but there is no Active Noise Cancellation support.

Each earbud packs a 51mAh minimum-rated battery, while the charging case has a 513mAh rated capacity. The earbuds can deliver up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge, with the case extending total battery life to up to 50 hours. The earbuds take around 60 minutes to charge, while charging the complete setup takes approximately 120 minutes.

Connectivity includes Bluetooth 6.1 and dual-device support, allowing the earbuds to remain connected to two devices and switch between them. Gaming latency is rated at 42ms. The iQOO Buds also support instant pairing and touch controls, including double-tap, triple-tap and touch-and-hold gestures.

The earbuds have an in-ear design with ear handles and weigh around 3.8g each, while the complete setup weighs approximately 41.3g. They carry an IP54 rating for protection against dust and splashes.

Other features include remote camera control with compatible iQOO and Vivo smartphones, allowing users to capture photos remotely. The earbuds also support DeepX sound effects and come with three pairs of ear tips in S, M and L sizes.

iQOO Buds price and availability

The iQOO Buds are available in the Flame Yellow color and are priced at Rs 1,899 in India. They will go on sale from August 24 at 12 PM through Amazon.in. As part of the launch offer, buyers can get a flat Rs 200 instant discount across all bank cards, bringing the net effective price down to Rs 1,699.

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The iQOO Z11 has now reached India in a version tailored specifically for the local market. It joins the Chinese and Malaysian variants with a different chipset and hardware configuration. Here’s everything you need to know about the India-exclusive Z11 variant.

iQOO Z11 specifications and features

Unlike the Chinese version with the Dimensity 8500 and the Malaysian model with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the Indian iQOO Z11 is the first smartphone in the country to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo. It pairs the 4nm chipset with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The phone features a 6.83-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a 2800×1260-pixel resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode. It also supports HDR10+. The device runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 and includes an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. It is promised to receive three Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.

The iQOO Z11 also brings a set of AI-powered tools aimed at productivity and everyday use. Its AI Captions feature can transcribe and translate speech in real time, with support for languages including Hindi and Urdu, while automatically detecting the source language. The multi-engine system combines Google Gemini and Microsoft Azure to improve transcription accuracy and preserve pauses, rhythm and emphasis. AI Creation can help with tasks such as summarising, refining assignments, brainstorming and creating content, while Gemini-based tools can provide real-time responses based on the task.

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Powering the iQOO Z11 is a 7,050mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. On the imaging front, it has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 32-megapixel front camera. It also packs features such as an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and a USB-C port. To recall, neither the Chinese nor Malaysian variants feature an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

The handset measures 164.42 x 75.25 x 7.99mm and weighs 199g. It supports IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, making it better suited to challenging conditions.

iQOO Z11 price and availability

The iQOO Z11 comes in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green. The 6GB+128GB model costs Rs 34,999 (~$365), while the 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB variants are priced at Rs 39,999 (~$420), Rs 44,999 (~$470), and Rs 49,999 (~$525), respectively. Sales will begin in India on August 25 through Amazon, iQOO’s website and offline retail stores.

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iQOO appears to be preparing another major display upgrade for its next flagship smartphone. A company executive has hinted at what to expect from the iQOO 16, while earlier information has already pointed to a high-end panel.

iQOO 16 display could push brightness and endurance further

iQOO Flagship Series Product Manager Wang Ken has highlighted the importance of display brightness in everyday smartphone use, particularly across different viewing conditions. He explained that balancing brightness, power consumption and long-term endurance has traditionally been difficult, but the company addressed this with the 2K LEAD OLED panels used on the iQOO 15 and iQOO 15 Ultra.

According to the executive, the technology has managed to strike a strong balance between these factors and continues to remain ahead of competing display solutions. He then teased that the iQOO 16 will take things even further, although the exact details were intentionally left undisclosed.

The iQOO 15 introduced Samsung Display’s 2K LEAD OLED technology alongside M14 luminous material. Its panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 2,600 nits of global peak brightness, up to 1,000 nits of manual brightness and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. The iQOO 15 Ultra takes the local peak brightness figure up to 8,000 nits while retaining the same display technology.

A recent leak by reliable tipster Digital Chat STation revealed that the iQOO 16 is being tested with a 6.85-inch display featuring 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel is reportedly supplied by Samsung Display, which would put the upcoming phone in line with the company’s focus on high-end display hardware.

The iQOO Neo 12 is also expected to receive a 2K panel, with testing reportedly involving a 6.83-inch Visionox display. Its refresh rate could reach either 165Hz or 185Hz, giving iQOO’s upcoming lineup a strong focus on smooth visuals. With the iQOO 16 expected to launch in China alongside the Neo 12 by late September or early October, more display details could emerge soon.

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A new leak has shed some light on iQOO’s long-rumored compact tablet, suggesting that the company could be preparing a performance-focused gaming tablet. The device is still in the engineering stage, but its reported hardware could make it an interesting addition to iQOO’s upcoming lineup.

iQOO compact tablet tipped with active cooling

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, iQOO’s compact tablet engineering prototype is being tested with the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. The tipster also claims that the device features a large fan capable of moving a high volume of air, pointing to an aggressive approach toward sustained performance and thermal management. The post hints that this could be one of the most powerful compact tablets in its category.

The leak aligns with an earlier report about an iQOO tablet carrying model number iPA2691. The device received SRRC certification in China last month and was tipped to feature a compact form factor, a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series chipset, and Wi-Fi-only connectivity without cellular support. It is also expected to focus on gaming, with an OLED display, slim bezels, and a high refresh rate among the rumored features.

iQOO has yet to confirm the tablet or reveal its specifications. However, the latest information suggests that the active cooling system could be one of its defining features, especially if the tablet is designed to maintain high performance during extended gaming sessions.

iQOO is reportedly preparing to launch the iQOO 16 and iQOO Neo 12 in China by late September or early October. The iQOO 16 is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, while the Neo 12 is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The compact gaming tablet could therefore make its debut alongside these smartphones, although there is no official confirmation yet.

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By the end of September or early October, iQOO may unveil two new flagship phones in China. The iQOO 16 is expected to debut with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, while the Neo 12 could have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 onboard. Before the expected launch, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared display details of both phones.

iQOO 16, Neo 12 display specifications (rumored)

According to DCS, iQOO is preparing two new displays for its mid-range and high-end smartphone lineup, with both panels moving to 2K resolution. The iQOO 16 is reportedly being tested with a 6.85-inch display featuring a 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel is said to be supplied by Samsung Display Corporation (SDC), suggesting that iQOO could be targeting a high-end panel for its upcoming flagship.

The iQOO Neo 12, meanwhile, is reportedly being tested with a slightly smaller 6.83-inch display supplied by Visionox. It is said to feature a 2K resolution and could support either a 165Hz or 185Hz refresh rate.

iQOO 16, Neo 12: What’s known so far

The iQOO 16 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and could pack an 8,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging and wireless charging. Other rumored specifications include a dedicated display chip, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, IP68 and IP69 ratings, USB 3.2 connectivity and an AR coating.

The iQOO 16 is also rumored to feature a triple rear camera setup with three 50-megapixel sensors, including a 1/1.3-inch primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

The Neo 12 is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and may feature a battery exceeding 9,000mAh, along with 100W charging, a dedicated display chip and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no information about the Neo 12’s camera setup.

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iQOO has just expanded its budget audio lineup with a new pair of true wireless earbuds aimed at everyday listening and gaming.

iQOO TWS 5e specifications

The main highlights are intelligent active noise cancellation system and a power efficient wireless chip that delivers up to 50 hours of total battery life with the case. You also get up to 11.5 hours of continuous playback on a single charge with ANC turned off. They also support fast charging: just 10 minutes plugged in gives you up to 3.5 hours of playback.

On the connectivity side, they support Bluetooth 5.4 and can connect to two devices at once for easy switching. An upgraded Bluetooth protocol and audio codec bring end-to-end latency down to 42ms for gaming, paired with “Monster Sound” e-sports audio effects that try to create a more immersive battlefield feel.

The 11mm driver units use a “biomimetic composite cashmere bio-fiber diaphragm” combined with the flexibility of PU material to keep distortion low. There’s also an enhanced spatial audio algorithm for different sound fields.

It uses specialized software algorithms to reduce background noise during calls. The earbuds themselves are lightweight at just 3.8g each, with an IP54 dust and water resistance rating, so they should be comfortable for all-day wear or workouts.

Price and availability

iQOO TWS 5e launched in China last night in two colors, Electric White and Sharp Yellow, with a retail price of 149 yuan (~$22) and a special introductory offer of 129 yuan. They are already up for sale on the company’s official website and other e-commerce platforms.

Overall, the TWS 5e look like a practical choice in the crowded entry-level segment, balancing battery life, comfort, and basic features. They’re available now, and the lower introductory price is clearly meant to pull in early buyers.

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iQOO just dropped a new mid-range phone that’s all about one thing: lasting forever. The Z11S is the company’s first phone with a massive 10,000mAh battery. The company worked with CATL on this high-energy-density battery pack. It uses second-generation semi-solid tech and something they call “Magic Cube Packaging 2.0” to squeeze in all that capacity.

The phone is 8.59mm thick and weighs 225 grams. It’s only 11 grams heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, even though it packs exactly double the battery capacity. Charging is 44W wired. It’s not the fastest out there, and topping up that huge battery will take a while. But once it’s full, the phone should last more than two days for most people.

Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 octa-core chip built on TSMC’s N4P process. It uses ARM’s latest C1 cores. According to iQOO, the Z11S hits around 1.31 million on AnTuTu V11 and offers a 24% jump in single-core performance. They’re also promising five years of smooth use.

The screen is a 6.83-inch AMOLED with 2800 × 1260 resolution, 10-bit color, P3 gamut, up to 2000 nits full-screen brightness, and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. It covers 94.47% of the front and has full-brightness DC dimming so it’s easier on the eyes. Colors available are Snow White, Dark Rock Black, and Floating Light.

The back of the phone is a bit more interesting than it looks at first. The shiny ring wrapping around that rounded-square camera module is apparently metal, which should give the camera hardware a bit more protection if the phone takes a fall.

The camera system itself is a little disappointing, though. Official product shots clearly show two lenses on the back, one of which houses the infrared remote control sensor. The other is the 50MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. Up front there’s an 8MP camera with autofocus. Still, the official sample photos do leave a pretty good impression of what the main camera can do.

Basically, it’s built for people who just want a phone that offers decent mid-range performance and doesn’t die by mid-afternoon.

Here’s how the pricing breaks down:

8GB + 128GB: ¥1,999 (~₹28,400)
8GB + 256GB: ¥2,199 (~₹31,200)
12GB + 256GB: ¥2,499 (~₹35,500)
12GB + 512GB: ¥2,899 (~₹41,200)

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iQOO has just launched the Neo 11 Ultra, its latest entry in its gaming-oriented Neo line. The phone builds on the familiar formula Neo is known for: offering top-tier gaming hardware at a lower price than iQOO’s flagship models. Here’s what the new iQOO Neo 11 Ultra brings, along with its price. 

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Specifications

The phone ships in a new Wind Chaser color, plus the classic Black and White. The back has a matte, fingerprint-resistant finish paired with a matte metal frame. Visually, you get a horizontal camera module for its two lenses, and the phone is 9.13mm thick.

The Neo 11 Ultra is the first phone to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500M, a version of the Dimensity 9500 with one fewer GPU core. It’s paired with LPDDR5X Ultra memory and UFS 4.1 storage. iQOO also added its own cooling system, an 8K “Ice Dome” vapor chamber, along with a separate chip called Q2 that handles upscaling games to 2K resolution.

The screen is a 6.83-inch, 2K panel that uses a new light-emitting material from Visionox. It runs at up to 144Hz, and iQOO rates it at 2000 nits of brightness across the full screen, with a peak of 4500 nits in small areas. The panel also uses circular polarization to cut blue light exposure, and touch sampling is claimed at 500Hz.

The rear camera setup is fairly modest for the segment. It has a 50MP main camera with optical stabilization and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. The front camera is 16MP.

Like most Chinese flagships these days, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra uses a big 9100mAh silicon-carbon battery. For the record, it’s the largest battery iQOO has put in a Neo phone. It supports 100W wired charging. iQOO says it lasts about 13.7 hours of continuous mobile gaming, or 23 hours of video playback.

The phone uses reinforced glass on the front and an aluminum frame, and iQOO says it survived a drop test from 1.2 meters onto marble flooring. It’s rated IP68 and IP69 for water and dust resistance, and includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that iQOO says still works with wet hands. Other additions include a three-antenna WiFi system, a 400Hz gyroscope for vibration feedback in games, and iQOO’s new OriginOS 6 software.

Pricing

The Neo 11 Ultra starts at 3,399 yuan (about $504) for the base 12GB+256GB configuration. Here’s the price breakdown:

• 16GB+256GB: 3,799 yuan (about $563)
• 12GB+512GB: 3,999 yuan (about $593) 
• 16GB+512GB: 4,399 yuan (about $652)

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The iQOO Z11S is only a couple of hours away from the big reveal, but the company has already shared quite a lot of details about the phone, with the latest ones being detailed camera samples.

The brand shared a total of four images taken in different lighting conditions to highlight the imaging prowess of the iQOO Z11S. The first one is a portrait. It is a high-resolution image, and upon closer inspection, we can see some improper cutouts in trickier areas, such as the glass the person is holding.

The food items inside are still in focus, but the top of the glass is blurred out. Maybe this is a tricky object for the imaging system, as it can still see the object behind it. Toward the bottom of the frame, part of the dress is also blurred out.

Apart from that, the fibers of the hat are mostly in focus, with an impressive cutout. More importantly, the overall detail and noise control are impressive. Overall, it does not look too noisy or show the kind of artifacts we have come to expect from mid-range devices with less impressive imaging hardware.

Two other images suggest eye-pleasing colors and, again, a lack of any noticeable noise or artifacts in the photos. The one with the cups and other decorative items seems to have been taken at 2x or with a similar digital zoom. It still packs a reasonable amount of detail if you want to crop in. The other one is of a library with red elements, and the colors suggest an eye-pleasing, upload-ready output. The last one, again, features a human subject and looks about what you would expect from a photo shared by the brand.

The phone is launching today alongside the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra in China. Detailed official renders of the device have already revealed two cutouts on the back, each with one lens, one of which is a 50MP main camera. They sit inside a rounded-square camera island on the top left of the device. Overall, the phone comes with the usual flat design with a flat display.

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iQOO has been revealing key details about the iQOO Z11 ahead of its India launch. The company has already confirmed its chipset, display, battery and AI capabilities, and now the phone’s India landing pages on iQOO and Amazon reveal more about its cameras, software support and durability.

iQOO Z11 camera and software details revealed

The iQOO Z11 will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main camera with optical image stabilization, accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, the phone will have a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. OIS should also help with steadier shots in challenging lighting conditions.

The iQOO Z11 will be the first model in the Z-series to receive three years of Android updates and five years of security updates. The phone will run Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and will also offer AI features previously confirmed by iQOO, including AI Captions, AI Creation, AI Routing, Conversation Memory, and Circle to Search. Students will also get unlimited AI credits for AI Captions and AI Creation.

The Z11 will feature a vapor chamber cooling system designed to manage heat during demanding workloads and gaming. Its body will also carry IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The device will be available in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green, while the previously confirmed 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display will offer a 144Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits HBM brightness and 3,000 nits local peak brightness. The Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and 7,050mAh battery round out the major confirmed specifications.

It is now officially confirmed that the iQOO Z11 will be offered in a 12GB+256GB configuration. The phone is scheduled to launch in India on Aug. 20, with its pricing expected to be around Rs 35,000, keeping it in the sub-Rs 40,000 segment.

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In a recent report, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared key details about the iQOO 16’s display, chipset, and design. Now, the tipster has published a new Weibo post revealing more about the phone’s camera setup. While the iQOO 16 is expected to remain focused primarily on performance, it may not be positioned as a camera-centric flagship. Still, the latest leak suggests that iQOO could be giving its upcoming phone a more capable camera system than expected, with all three rear sensors reportedly getting a 50-megapixel resolution.

iQOO 16 camera setup could be a big step up

The new leak by DCS suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro-powered iQOO 16 is being evaluated with three 50-megapixel rear cameras. The primary sensor reportedly measures 1/1.3-inch and is paired with an f/1.68 aperture, making it the largest and brightest camera in the setup. He has previously claimed that it could feature the OmniVision OV50Q sensor as the primary snapper.

The ultra-wide camera is said to use another 50-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Meanwhile, the periscope telephoto camera reportedly has a 1/1.95-inch 50-megapixel sensor and an f/2.65 aperture. DCS also notes that the lens arrangement appears to follow an inverted design, while the exact telephoto and macro capabilities are still being determined.

The same source has previously claimed that the iQOO 16 will flaunt a 6.85-inch Samsung-made flat display with 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The phone could also pack an 8,500mAh battery with 100W wired charging and wireless charging.

Other rumored specifications include a dedicated display chip, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, 1115-series symmetrical dual speakers, a 0916-series X-axis linear motor, IP68 and IP69 ratings, USB 3.2 connectivity and an AR coating. The iQOO 16 is expected to arrive in China around the end of September or early October.

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iQOO’s latest official teaser for the Neo11 Ultra is all about the camera. They’ve confirmed a 50MP “ultra-stabilized” large Sony sensor as the main camera. The teaser also mentions “new native light and shadow effects,” which probably points to smarter image processing. Overall, it hints at more realistic depth and contrast.

The Live Photo feature gets a proper upgrade too: higher quality, plus support for stabilization, beautification, and filters. The main camera is paired with an 8MP ultrawide, while selfies are handled by a 16MP front camera. So it’s a simple dual-rear setup on the back, but the brand is clearly focusing on the main camera hardware and the processing improvements.

As proof, the teaser includes three high-resolution images, most likely shot on the main camera, including a night shot. The first photo is a portrait. Only when you zoom in do you notice a bit of overlap on some individual strands of hair. Apart from that, the subject separation looks clean, and the colors and noise control are both impressive. There’s no major over-sharpening anywhere in the frame.

The second shot is outdoors in daylight, and as expected it looks solid. Saturation and texture on the subject are nicely balanced, the kind of photo you’d share without touching it. The third image has a bit more colour punch, but it doesn’t tip into looking oversaturated or dull.

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It’s hard to judge the exact colour temperature in the yellow-light areas, but overall it still looks good enough to post as-is. The Live Photo sample also holds up well, with a decent amount of detail visible in the individual frames.

The phone goes on sale on August 18 in China. From the specs that have been floating around (and the earlier official teases), it’s very much a performance-first device. It’s powered by the Dimensity 9500M with an 11-core GPU, plus iQOO’s own Q2 gaming chip for an extra boost in games. The display is a 6.83-inch 2K 144Hz LTPS flat panel using Visionox’s F2 material, and it can hit 1,000 nits full-screen when you max the brightness manually. Touch is handled by a Synopsys S3910V controller.

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iQOO has once again raised the cost of a few of its popular models. The latest increases hit the flagship iQOO 15, along with the 15R and Neo 10, and they reflect the same industry-wide pressure we’ve been seeing.

The biggest jump is on the iQOO 15. The 12GB + 256GB version has gone from ₹76,999 to ₹85,999 (a ₹9,000 hike), while the 16GB + 512GB model jumped from ₹83,999 to ₹93,999 (₹10,000 more). From its original launch price of ₹72,999 for the base model, the phone is now ₹13,000 more expensive overall.

The iQOO 15R also saw meaningful increases:

• 8GB + 256GB: up ₹4,000 to ₹53,999
• 12GB + 256GB: up ₹5,000 to ₹59,999
• 12GB + 512GB: up ₹5,000 to ₹66,999

The iQOO Neo 10 got smaller ₹2,000 bumps on both variants, taking the 8GB + 256GB to ₹43,999 and the 12GB + 256GB to ₹48,999. Still, its base price has climbed a full ₹10,000 from the original ₹33,999 launch tag.

This isn’t just an iQOO thing. Memory makers have been prioritizing higher-margin AI server chips, which has tightened supply and pushed up DRAM and NAND prices for phones. Several brands have already made similar adjustments through 2026.

Xiaomi’s Redmi Turbo 5 is another example. It launched in mid-June at ₹37,999 (8GB + 256GB) and ₹40,999 (12GB + 256GB), but those same models are now listed at ₹41,999 and ₹46,999 on Amazon, hikes of ₹4,000 and ₹6,000. What’s interesting is that the nearly identical POCO X8 Pro is still available at lower prices, sometimes dipping under ₹33,000 during sales.

One small silver lining for anyone eyeing the iQOO 15: the Legend edition 12GB + 256GB variant is still showing the older ₹76,999 price on Amazon at the time of writing. Both the Legend and Apex editions use the same hardware, so if that listing is still live, it could be a temporary window to grab it at the previous rate before everything gets updated.

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The Redmi K100 Pro Max raises the bar for performance-focused smartphones with an unusually large battery, high-refresh-rate display, and flagship-grade hardware. However, its availability outside China remains uncertain, leaving buyers looking for similar options with broader availability.

The phone features a 1.5K 185Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 200-megapixel triple rear cameras and a huge 9,070mAh battery. In China, it is priced between roughly $600 and $850 depending on the configuration. If you want similar performance without waiting for a wider K100 Pro Max rollout, these five phones are worth considering.

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RedMagic 11S Pro

A gaming-first flagship built around extreme performance and dedicated cooling hardware.

For buyers who care more about gaming performance than photography, the RedMagic 11S Pro is one of the closest alternatives to the Redmi K100 Pro Max. It combines a higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version with the dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip, which handles functions such as audio processing and haptic feedback so that the main processor can concentrate on demanding workloads. A 7,500mAh battery with 80W wired and wireless charging keeps the phone running through extended gaming sessions.

Thermal management is a major part of the package, with a 24,000rpm turbo fan, liquid-metal cooling and a 13,116-square-millimeter vapor chamber. The phone also has pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers for gaming. Its AMOLED display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, while the under-display 16-megapixel selfie camera keeps the front panel free from a conventional cutout. Software support includes two major Android updates, while security support varies by region, reaching five years in some markets.

iQOO 15

A balanced performance flagship that adds gaming-focused hardware without abandoning camera versatility.

The iQOO 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with the dedicated Supercomputing Chip Q3 for graphics processing and gaming. It carries a 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. An 8K vapor chamber cooling system helps manage temperatures during demanding workloads and extended gaming sessions.

Its 6.85-inch Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000 nits local peak brightness. The rear cameras include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The Monster Halo feature adds customizable lighting effects around the rear of the phone during gaming. The device runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and is confirmed to receive five years of major Android OS upgrades and seven years of security patches.

OnePlus 15

A performance flagship that combines gaming-focused hardware with a more polished everyday smartphone experience.

The OnePlus 15 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside LPDDR5X Ultra+ RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Its 7,300mAh battery supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, making it a particularly strong option for users who want high performance without sacrificing charging convenience.

The phone has a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO display with a dynamic refresh rate reaching 165Hz during gaming. Its triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup includes a Sony IMX906 main sensor, an ultrawide camera and a 3.5x periscope telephoto camera. The device runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 and is promised four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates.

Realme GT 8 Pro

A flagship for users who want serious performance with an unusually customizable camera design.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is another Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone, paired with a 7,000mAh battery, 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. A dedicated Hyper Vision+ AI chip works alongside the Snapdragon platform, while the phone also includes advanced gaming optimizations for high-frame-rate titles.

The 6.79-inch 2K HyperGlow AMOLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 7,000 nits peak brightness. Its imaging setup includes a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel main camera, with the RICOH GR Camera System adding dedicated street photography features. The standout design element is the world’s first switchable camera bump, allowing users to change the appearance of the rear camera module. It runs Realme UI 7 based on Android 16 and gets four years of OS updates and five years of security patches.

Poco F9 Ultra

An upcoming option that could be the closest alternative because it is essentially the same hardware platform in a different package.

The Poco F9 Ultra is the unusual entry on this list because it has not been released yet. Its inclusion makes sense because the phone is expected to be based on the Redmi K100 Pro Max, meaning much of the core hardware is expected to remain unchanged. The main reported difference is an 8,050mAh battery, which would still give it a substantial capacity for a flagship smartphone.

The F9 Ultra is therefore expected to retain the performance-focused hardware, display and camera characteristics associated with the Redmi model, while carrying Poco’s software and branding. The existing F8 Ultra received four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches, setting a useful benchmark for what could be expected from its successor. For anyone specifically interested in the K100 Pro Max but concerned about availability, the F9 Ultra could ultimately be the most interesting alternative.

Which of these five phones would you pick over the Redmi K100 Pro Max, and what matters most to you in a performance-focused flagship?

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The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is almost here, and a fresh leak from tipster Digital Chat Station lays out nearly everything the phone will offer before it goes on sale on August 18 in China.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Specifications

To start with the screen, you get a 6.83-inch 2K flat display running at 144Hz, built with Visionox’s F2 luminescent material and capable of hitting 1000 nits in manual mode across the full panel. iQOO has already teased these display specs ahead of launch, so this leak lines up with what the company itself has shown.

Power comes from a Dimensity 9500M paired with an 11-core GPU, plus iQOO’s own Q2 gaming chip and a Synaptics S3910V touch controller for faster response during gaming sessions. The combo sits inside a metal frame that carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings. The body is 8.6mm thick and weighs 225 grams.

As for the battery, you’re getting a massive 9100mAh cell with 100W wired charging. iQOO confirmed this alongside the Neo 11 Ultra’s design earlier this month.

On the camera side, you get a 16MP front shooter for selfies, while the back houses a 50MP main sensor next to an 8MP ultra-wide lens, arranged horizontally rather than in the vertical stack you’d have seen on the standard Neo 11. Security comes from a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display.

iQOO plans to sell the Neo 11 Ultra in Wind Chaser, Shadow Black, and Light White colorways, and the company is already calling it the only 2K-screen flagship with a 9100mAh battery. The hands-on images of the Light White version show a new 3D flowing light effect that shifts its sheen depending on the angle and lighting.

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It was reported yesterday that the iQOO 16 has bagged 3C certification in China, indicating that it may launch by the end of September or by early October in China. As per a new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 16 will be a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, with a new display and redesigned rear camera module reportedly among the changes. Here’s a look at the details shared by the tipster.

iQOO 16 tipped to get a 165Hz 2K Samsung display, new design

According to DCS, the iQOO 16 could feature a 6.85-inch Samsung-made flat display with a 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel size and resolution are similar to those on the iQOO 15, which has a 6.85-inch 3168 × 1440 display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The higher refresh rate could therefore be one of the key display upgrades on the upcoming model. That could make gaming and scrolling feel noticeably smoother.

The phone is also tipped to use the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro platform, carrying the SM8975 model number.  The tipster added that the engineering units retain a similar screen corner shape and frame design, while the rear camera decoration is changing significantly. The camera module is said to move to a small square positioned in the upper-left corner, forming part of a new overall design identity for the phone.

The tipster has previously claimed that the iQOO 16 will be equipped with a massive 8,500mAh battery with 100W charging and wireless charging support, 1115-series symmetrical dual speakers, a 0916-series X-axis linear motor, a dedicated display chip, and 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition.

Other reported features include IP68 and IP69 ratings, USB 3.2 connectivity, an AR coating, and an OV50Q main camera sensor. It is speculated that a Vivo phone with model number V2606A, which was recently spotted at Chinese certification platforms, could be the iQOO 16.

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In the lead-up to launch, iQOO today confirmed that its upcoming Neo 11 Ultra smartphone will be the first phone in the industry to use the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor. The company developed the chipset together with MediaTek.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is scheduled to launch in China on August 18. The smartphone is already available for pre-order in China, alongside the iQOO Z11S.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra gets custom Dimensity 9500M chip

The newly announced Dimensity 9500M is built using a 3nm manufacturing process and uses an all-big-core CPU design. iQOO says the processor has been specially tuned for the Neo 11 Ultra and includes its next-generation Monster Super Core Engine.

Unlike a software feature that can be added later, iQOO says the Monster Super Core Engine is integrated at the chip level. The company claims this approach will help the phone deliver stronger performance while maintaining better energy efficiency.

The new processor is expected to be one of the main highlights of the Neo 11 Ultra, but the processor is not the only area where iQOO is focusing on upgrades. The Neo 11 Ultra will feature a new 2K display designed with eye comfort in mind.

According to the company, the screen produces less than 5% harmful blue light. It also supports the new Circular Polarized Light 2.0 technology that makes the display look more natural while reducing strain during use.

iQOO has also revealed some details about the phone’s design. The Neo 11 Ultra will have a metal frame with a matte finish and measure 9.13mm in thickness. The rear panel will feature what the company calls a 3D flowing light effect.

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I have been spending some time with the upcoming iQOO Z11 ahead of its India launch, and the phone makes a strong first impression with its combination of a large curved display, a massive battery, and a new focus on AI features. iQOO is positioning the Z11 in the under-Rs 40,000 segment, with the phone set to launch in India on August 20.

iQOO claims that the Z11 is designed with students in mind, especially because its AI features can help with studying, taking notes, summarizing information, writing assignments, and handling everyday academic tasks. After trying some of these features, I can see why the company is emphasizing practical AI use cases rather than treating AI as just another specification.

AI Creation can do more than summarize text

One of the features I have spent time trying is AI Creation, which works as a writing and text-processing assistant. It can be accessed from the editing page in Notes and DocMaster, where it offers several tools.

The available options include Summary, Polish, Shorten, Extend, Continue writing, Revise grammar, Smart layout, Extract to-dos and Translate. There are also dedicated templates for Articles, Brainstorming and Work summary.

This means you can take a block of text and ask the phone to summarize, polish, shorten or expand it. Continue writing can help extend existing content, while Revise grammar can clean up the writing.

AI Creation is also available through the system clipboard in supported third-party apps. You can long-press inside a text field, open Clipboard and access the AI tools for content generation or polishing.

For students, this could be useful when working with long study material, preparing notes or cleaning up written work. I will be testing the quality of the generated content more extensively in the full review.

AI Captions can translate Indian languages in real time

AI Captions is another feature I found particularly interesting. It is powered by Google Gemini and Microsoft Azure and provides real-time transcription and translation.

What I liked is that it can translate Indian languages such as Hindi and Urdu in real time. iQOO says it plans to add support for more Indian languages in the future.

Beyond these, AI Captions supports languages including Chinese, Czech, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Spanish, Thai, Turkish and Russian. It can also automatically detect the source language, so you do not always have to manually select the language being spoken.

While translation is happening in real time, you can tap AI Summary from the bottom bar to generate a summary. At present, the summary is available only in English.

If you need the summary in another language, you can use AI Creation’s Translate option to translate the generated English summary into your preferred language.

India’s first Dimensity 7500 Turbo phone

The iQOO Z11 is India’s first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, which is powered by MediaTek’s 8th-generation NPU, with an independent AI processing unit added over the iQOO Z10’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. iQOO claims that the chipset delivers up to 2x higher AI performance compared with the previous generation.

The other major hardware highlight is the 7,050mAh battery, which is one of the biggest batteries in this segment.

I still need more time to properly test battery endurance, sustained performance and the cameras, so I am not drawing any conclusions on those aspects yet.

A bright, curved AMOLED display

The iQOO Z11 features a 6.83-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The company claims it is the brightest display in its segment, with 2,000 nits HBM brightness and 3,000 nits local peak brightness. In my initial use outdoors, I found the display bright enough, with text remaining clearly visible even under bright sunlight.

The 144Hz refresh rate is immediately noticeable when scrolling through the interface, while the curved edges give the phone a more premium appearance. The large display panel also makes the phone well suited for watching videos and browsing content

Aurora Green has a subtle color-changing effect

I have been using the Aurora Green version, and it is arguably the more interesting of the two colors. The phone is also available in Celestial Blue, which can attract fingerprint marks

The green rear panel has a liquid-crystal-inspired finish. As you move the phone under light, a pale blue sheen appears across the surface, giving the back a subtle color-changing effect. The horizontal camera module houses a 50-megapixel main camera, and thankfully, it is accompanied by an ultra-wide-angle lens. Here are some shots captured using the Z11.

The iQOO Z11 launches in India on August 20 and will be positioned in the under-Rs 40,000 segment. This is only my initial hands-on experience, with the full review to follow after more extensive testing.

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The iQOO Z11S is being positioned as a practical device focused on visual experience and long battery life. The full reveal is set for August 18 in China.

Latest teasers confirm the phone will come with a 2K 144Hz panel with support for 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and full-brightness DC dimming. These eye-protection features are aimed at reducing fatigue during long reading, video or gaming sessions. The phone has reportedly earned SGS eye-comfort certification for low blue light and low flicker.

For gamers, the company has also added its own touch optimisations to cut motion blur and improve responsiveness. The display hits 2000 nits of peak brightness across the whole panel, which should help outdoors.

The other big talking point is the battery. The Z11S will pack a 10,000mAh battery, the largest iQOO has ever put in a phone. It’s a single-cell design developed together with CATL. Previously reported endurance numbers look strong: around 17 hours of continuous navigation, 32 hours of WeChat voice calls, 29 hours of short-video playback, and about 14.6 hours of mainstream mobile gaming.

In a simulated full-day intensive student-style use case (daytime messaging, standby and music, then evening gaming, video and calls for a total of 16 hours), the battery reportedly had 57% left. That should comfortably support multi-day use under normal loads. Charging is expected to support 44W with common protocols, though the full official confirmation is still pending the launch event.

A Geekbench listing for a related model (V2603A) suggest a MediaTek Dimensity 7500-series chipset running Android 16 with at least 12GB of RAM, which points to solid mid-range performance that should pair well with the large battery. Colour options and a dual rear-camera setup (including a 50MP main sensor in some reports) have also shown up in promotional material. The Z11S is expected to launch alongside the higher-positioned Neo 11 Ultra series in China.

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iQOO is all set to unveil the iQOO Z11 on Aug. 20 in India. Ahead of the official launch, the brand has started revealing key details about the upcoming smartphone through official announcements. The company has now confirmed the battery capacity, AI features and the price segment of the device.

iQOO Z11 price segment and battery details revealed

The iQOO Z11 will be positioned in the under Rs 40,000 price segment in China. Alongside confirming its pricing category, iQOO has revealed that the smartphone will pack a massive 7,050mAh battery. The large battery is aimed at supporting extended usage for activities such as learning, content creation, entertainment and multitasking. At present, there is no information about the device’s fast charging capabilities.

The company has also highlighted the phone’s AI capabilities, with the iQOO Z11 featuring AI-powered tools designed for everyday productivity. These include AI Captions, which combines Google Gemini and Microsoft Azure to provide transcription and translation features. The smartphone also supports AI Creation tools for summarising documents, refining assignments, generating ideas and assisting with content creation.

The iQOO Z11 will also feature AI routing technology that assigns different tasks to suitable Gemini models. It supports real-time AI processing and conversation memory, allowing users to continue refining content through follow-up prompts. The device will also support Circle to Search for quicker information discovery.

Previously confirmed details revealed that the iQOO Z11 will be India’s first smartphones to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. It will also come with a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits HBM brightness and 3,000 nits local peak brightness.

The smartphone will be available in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green colour options. While iQOO has confirmed several details ahead of launch, other specifications, including camera details, RAM and storage configurations, are still under wraps.

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Two new Vivo phones bearing the model numbers V2609A and V2606A were spotted at China’s SRRC (radio certification) and MIIT in recent weeks. Both phones have now passed 3C certification, indicating that they are heading closer to launch. Here’s a look at the details that have emerged through the latest certification.

Vivo X500, iQOO 16 clear 3C certification

The V2609A is believed to be the Vivo X500 series, while the V2606A is expected to be the iQOO 16. The Vivo X500 has been certified with support for the N79 5G band and a 90W charging adapter. A version with Beidou satellite communication is also said to be in development.

The Vivo X500 series is tipped to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 lineup, which is expected to include a 3nm Dimensity 9600 Lite and a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro. However, it remains unclear whether the X500 will actually use the Pro variant.

The MIIT certification of the device revealed that the Vivo X500 will support several AI models and platforms, including Vivo’s BlueLM, Zhipu AI’s ChatGLM, Baidu’s ERNIE, ByteDance’s Doubao, DeepSeek, and Alibaba’s Qwen.

The iQOO 16, carrying model number V2606A, has also received 3C certification with a 100W charging adapter and support for the N79 5G band. It is expected to be among the first phones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, with a launch reportedly scheduled for early October in China. However, there is also a possibility that the phone may debut by the end of September.

The Vivo X500 series will be competing with the iPhone 18 Pro series and the Xiaomi 18 series, which are expected to break cover in September. On the other hand, the iQOO 16 will compete with the likes of the OnePlus 16 and Redmi K100 Pro Max.

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A new iQOO smartphone carrying model number V2573A has surfaced in China Telecom’s product library. The listing belongs to the upcoming iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, which is set to debut alongside the iQOO Z11S next week. Here’s a look at what the listing has revealed.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra specifications (rumored)

According to the listing, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra measures 163.42 x 75.88 x 8.6mm and weighs 225 grams. The phone is expected to feature a metal middle frame with a glass or fiberglass rear panel, depending on the variant. On the front, it will reportedly sport a 6.83-inch 2K Visionox F2 OLED display with a flat design.

The phone is listed with MediaTek’s MT6993M chipset. A recent Geekbench appearance suggests that this could be a tweaked version of the existing Dimensity 9500, with one fewer GPU core than the standard version. The Neo 11 Ultra is also set to pack a massive 9,100mAh battery. Its support for 100W wired charging was previously revealed through 3C certification. There is no wireless charging support on the device.

For photography, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is expected to feature a dual-camera setup on the back, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. A 16-megapixel front-facing camera is expected to handle selfies and video calls. As per other reports, the phone will also feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, an X-axis linear motor and an IP68/69-rated dust and water resistant body.

The China Telecom listing shows the phone in 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB configurations. It is expected to arrive in Light White, Shadow Black, and Wind Chaser color options. Pricing information has not surfaced yet.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is scheduled to launch in China on Aug.18 alongside the iQOO Z11s. However, there is currently no information confirming whether the phone will make its way to other markets.

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iQOO is gearing up to officially unveil the Neo 11 Ultra in China on August 18, and ahead of the event, the brand’s product manager has given you a detailed look at what the phone’s screen can do. 

Huihuizi, iQOO’s Product Manager, took to Weibo to share the display specifications. The phone is set to feature a 6.83-inch flat OLED panel with 2K resolution.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has world’s first F2 luminescent material screen

What makes this display stand out isn’t just the resolution, though. iQOO is using what it calls the world’s first domestically produced F2 luminescent material, built using a “micrometer-level evaporation deposition process.” 

In plain terms, this is a new way of applying the light-emitting layer on the screen, and iQOO says it pushes luminous efficiency higher than before. The efficiency gain lets the Neo 11 Ultra run a full 2K panel while apparently sipping less power than some 1.5K screens on the market, according to the product manager.

That’s a notable claim, since 1.5K panels have typically been the safer choice for battery life. If you remember, the standard iQOO Neo 11 that launched late last year already leaned on a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO display, so a high-res screen isn’t new to the Neo line. What’s new is squeezing that resolution into a more power-efficient package, and it comes as iQOO also gears up to possibly launch the Z11S alongside the Neo 11 Ultra this month.

On the design side, hands-on units in the Radiant White colorway show off a 3D flowing light effect. The back panel has a gradient sheen that shifts depending on the angle and lighting, alongside the floating porthole camera design and rounded edges you’d expect from the series.

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After teasing the arrival of the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra last week, iQOO has now confirmed its design and some key specifications. The company has also revealed that the iQOO Z11S will debut alongside it in China on August 18. Here is what we know about the two upcoming phones so far.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra: What’s known so far

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is officially confirmed to feature a 2K flat 6.83-inch display and a 9,100mAh battery, making it the first Neo-series phone with such a large battery. The company is positioning it as a performance-focused flagship, while also highlighting improvements to eye comfort, durability and network stability. The phone is also tipped to feature a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and 100W wired charging.

The design shown by iQOO features a horizontal dual-camera module with the two rear cameras arranged side by side. The flash sits separately to the right of the camera island. The phone will be available in Light White, Shadow Black and Wind Chaser color options, with the latter featuring a distinctive light-toned finish and flowing pattern on the rear panel.

Under the hood, the Neo 11 Ultra is expected to debut a customized version of the Dimensity 9500 with an 11-core Mali G1-Ultra GPU configuration. Reported memory options include 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB.

iQOO Z11S: What’s known so far

The iQOO Z11S will take a different approach, with its 10,000mAh battery making it the brand’s first smartphone to enter the 10,000mAh category. iQOO has officially confirmed a 144Hz display, while the promotional material also highlights eye-care features.

The phone has a 6.83-inch screen with a combination of full-brightness DC-like dimming and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, along with SGS certifications for low blue light and low flicker.

The Z11S has a vertically arranged dual-camera setup housed in a rectangular module, with the flash placed beside it. The images show White, Black and a pale Green color option.

The phone could be the V2603A model previously spotted on Geekbench with a Dimensity 7500 chip, 12GB of RAM and Android 16. A 44W charger has also appeared in its 3C certification, although iQOO has yet to confirm these details. The remaining specifications are still under wraps.

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Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu says the iQOO 16T is now being tested with a combined liquid and air cooling system. The leak also says the phone will keep a 200MP main camera but won’t have a periscope zoom lens this generation either. 

For the regular iQOO 16 though, the brand will reportedly use a 50MP main sensor. iQOO has been going back and forth on this, according to reports. It’s said to be testing both 200MP and 50MP main camera options for the iQOO 16 before going with the larger-sensor 50MP option.

iQOO 16T: What else do we know

This isn’t the first leak about the 16T. An earlier report in June said the phone was in development and would keep the large-display approach of its predecessor. Last month, another leak added that it’s being tested with a 2K Samsung display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, along with a built-in cooling fan. Today’s leak builds on that, suggesting the fan may now be paired with liquid cooling as well.

For a sense of what to expect, the 16T’s predecessor, the iQOO 15T, launched in May with a 200MP main camera that supported CIPA 4.5 stabilization, 4x lossless zoom, and portrait mode across all focal lengths. It also came with a 50MP ultra-wide lens with macro support, the Dimensity 9500 Monster Edition chip, the in-house Q3 gaming chip, and an 8,000mAh battery with 100W charging. 

If the 16T follows a similar setup while adding the dual cooling system, it would mean better heat management during longer use, though nothing about performance gains has been confirmed yet.

There’s no word yet on a launch date, chipset, or battery size for the 16T. The 15T only launched in May, so a wait is likely before official details arrive.

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Starting tomorrow, iQOO is expected to start teasing the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra in China. If a new leak is to be believed, the brand may also unveil a new Z-series phone alongside it. Here’s a look at what to expect from the device.

iQOO Z11S: What to expect?

According to tipster Experience More, iQOO will also announce a new Z-series phone called the iQOO Z11S this month in China. For those who are unaware, the Z11S will be the fifth phone in the series, which already includes the Z11 Turbo, Z11, Z11x, and Z11i. While the tipster did not confirm any technical details, he claimed that the phone may launch alongside the Neo 11 Ultra.

Recently, two Vivo phones with model numbers V2753A and V2603A were spotted on Geekbench and Chinese certifications such as 3C and MIIT. Reports have revealed that the V2573A is the upcoming iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, and it remains to be seen whether the V2603A ends up as the Z11S or something else.

The Geekbench listing has revealed that the V2603A model has the Dimensity 7500 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Android 16. It may also support 44W charging, according to its 3C certification. The other details of the device remain under wraps.

At the same time, iQOO is gearing up to launch the Dimensity 7500-powered iQOO Z11 in India on Aug. 20. It is also expected to feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display. Whether the Indian Z11 and Chinese Z11S are the same model remains to be seen.

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iQOO is all set to showcase the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra tomorrow (Aug. 10) in China. Ahead of the expected announcement, the device has appeared on Geekbench 6, revealing that it is equipped with a modified version of the said chipset.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra’s chipset revealed

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, bearing the model number V2573A, has surfaced on Geekbench. The same CPU details, such as one prime core operating at 4.21GHz (C1-Ultra), three performance cores running at 3.50GHz, and four efficiency cores running at 2.70GHz, suggest that it is powered by the Dimensity 9500 chip, but there’s a caveat.

The regular version of the Dimensity 9500 has a Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU, but the one powering the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the Mali-G1 Ultra MC11, meaning it has one less GPU core. This could result in slightly lower graphics performance than the standard Dimensity 9500, although the difference may not be significant in everyday use.

The Geekbench listing further specifies that the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has 16GB of RAM and Android 16, which will have a layer of OriginOS 6 on top. Reports have revealed that it will be available in variants like 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is said to house a 6.83-inch flat OLED panel offering a 2K resolution and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, it may feature a massive ~9,000mAh battery with 100W charging support. Other expected specs include a 16-megapixel front camera, an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel dual-camera setup, a metal middle frame, and an IP68/69-rated body.

With the most powerful MediaTek chip available, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is slated to take on the Redmi K100 Pro series, which is powered by Qualcomm’s most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. However, the Redmi K100 Pro series uses a slightly modified version of the chip dubbed the V-series.

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iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO Z11 on Aug. 20 in India. Ahead of the launch, the brand is gradually confirming its key specifications. After revealing its chipset recently, iQOO has now published a new post on X highlighting the phone’s display and front design.

iQOO Z11 display details confirmed

The iQOO Z11 will feature a 6.83-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a 93.82% screen-to-body ratio. The new images show the panel extending towards the edges with slim bezels, while a centered punch-hole cutout houses the selfie camera. iQOO is also using a one-piece narrow frame design, which helps keep the display area visually expansive while maintaining a relatively compact profile.

The second image shared by the company gives a closer look at the curved edges and frame. It also shows the phone with a narrow metal-looking side frame and curved glass around the display. The combination of the 3D curved panel and one-piece frame is expected to give the Z11 a more premium appearance when held.

The iQOO Z11 will be powered by the Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, making it the first smartphone in India to feature the processor. The D7500 platform is built on a 4nm process and supports features including high-refresh-rate displays, on-device AI processing and 5G connectivity.

iQOO has claimed that the chipset can achieve around 1.2 million points on AnTuTu. Earlier Geekbench AI details also pointed to 12GB of RAM and Android 16. The phone is expected to have a 7.99mm slim profile and will be available in multiple finishes. The Celestial Blue version weighs 199 grams, while the Aurora Green model uses a monochrome liquid crystal finish. A white color option is also expected.

iQOO has yet to reveal several other specifications of the Z11, including its camera setup, battery capacity and charging capabilities.

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iQOO recently confirmed that it will showcase the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra on Aug. 10. However, the rumor mill has already started sharing real-life images of the device on Chinese social media platforms. One such Weibo post by tipster Experience More gives the first look at the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra design revealed

The images shared by the tipster showcase the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra in Wind Chaser (above) and Light White (below) shades. As can be seen, the device sports a horizontal camera module along with an LED flash on the back. The design of the camera module looks the same as the Neo 11, which had it in a vertical orientation.

One of the images shows a label with the model number V2573A mentioned on it. This device was previously spotted with a 100W charger at 3C certification. It is also said to be powered by the Dimensity 9500 chip.

The Neo 11 Ultra is expected to arrive in multiple configurations, such as 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB. While the images don’t reveal the phone’s front, it is expected to arrive with a 6.83-inch flat OLED panel offering a 2K resolution and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. It will come preloaded with OriginOS 6-based Android 16.

The camera details of the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are under wraps, but there is a possibility that it could be equipped with a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual-camera setup and a 16-megapixel front camera like the Neo 11. It is expected to house a huge 9,000mAh battery but lack support for wireless charging. Its other features include a metal middle frame and an IP68/69 rating for dust and water resistance.

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Back in May, MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 7500, a 4nm chipset designed for mainstream smartphones. Currently, the Vivo S60 Vitality, which is exclusive to China, is the only phone equipped with this processor. iQOO has been teasing the arrival of the iQOO Z11 in India for the past week, and the brand has now confirmed that the device will debut as India’s first phone featuring the Dimensity 7500 Turbo.

iQOO Z11’s chipset revealed

The iQOO Z11 will be powered by the Dimensity 7500 Turbo, which could be a customized version of the existing chipset while retaining its core specifications. Another teaser from the brand claims that the new processor can achieve a score of 1.2 million on AnTuTu benchmarks. The device was also spotted on Geekbench AI last month, revealing details such as 12GB of RAM and Android 16.

For reference, the Dimensity 7500 features an octa-core Armv9.3-A CPU with clock speeds of up to 2.6GHz, along with the NPU 850 for improved on-device AI processing. It also supports MediaTek HyperEngine for smoother gaming, displays with up to 144Hz refresh rates, and camera sensors up to 200-megapixel.

The chipset also delivers improved power efficiency, faster app response times, and enhanced AI capabilities for tasks such as voice recognition, smart replies, and on-device language processing. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 3GPP Release 17 5G modem with download speeds of up to 5.2Gbps.

Apart from revealing the processor, iQOO has confirmed that the Z11 will be available in a Celestial Blue shade weighing 199 grams and an Aurora Green variant with a monochrome liquid crystal finish. The phone will also be available in a white color option and feature a 3D curved AMOLED display.

The iQOO Z11 is scheduled to launch on August 20 in India.

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