The iQOO Z11i has been launched in China as the fourth member of the Z11 series after the iQOO Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo. Aimed at the entry-level segment, the new smartphone combines a large battery, a high refresh rate display and practical everyday features, while also bringing back a design element that has become increasingly uncommon in recent years, the waterdrop notch.

iQOO Z11i specifications and features

The iQOO Z11i features a 6.74-inch LCD panel with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. The waterdrop notch display also supports DC dimming, a paper-like viewing mode and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification for improved eye comfort.

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It also supports expandable storage through a microSD card.

Keeping the lights on is a 6,500mAh battery with 15W charging support and reverse wired charging. The phone runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 on top.

For photography, it offers a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and support for up to 1080p video recording. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.1, an IR blaster, IP65-rated dust and water resistance, SGS five-star drop resistance certification and a hybrid dual-SIM slot.

iQOO Z11i price and availability

The iQOO Z11i is now available in China in Ink Shadow, Qingfeng and Desert Gold colour options. The 6GB + 128GB model is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$190), the 8GB + 128GB version costs 1,499 Yuan (~$209), while the top-end 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$237).

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Last week, iQOO started teasing the iQOO Z11i in China. This will be the fourth Z11-series phone to hit the home market after the iQOO Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo. The company has now confirmed when the new handset will go on sale, while leaks have also given a fair idea of what buyers can expect from the device.

iQOO Z11i launch date

iQOO has announced that the Z11i is now available for reservations in China and will officially go on sale at 10 am local time on July 3. The company has also confirmed that the smartphone will be offered in Qingfeng Green, Desert Gold, and Ink Shadow color options.

Official images reveal a dual rear camera setup housed in a rectangular camera island, while the front features a waterdrop notch display. Apart from these details, iQOO has not officially disclosed the handset’s hardware specifications.

iQOO Z11i specifications (expected)

According to information shared by tipsters, the iQOO Z11i could be a rebranded version of the Vivo Y60, which debuted in April this year in China. If that turns out to be accurate, the smartphone may feature a 6.74-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The handset is tipped to pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 15W charging. For photography, it may include a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera.

Other expected features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IR blaster, IP65 dust and water resistance, a notification light, single-band GPS, and dual-band BeiDou support.

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So far, iQOO has launched three Z11-branded phones in China, namely the iQOO Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo. Now, the brand has started teasing the arrival of the Z11i, which appears to be an entry-level 5G phone. Here’s a look at all the details of this upcoming phone. While the launch date is yet to be confirmed, it is now available for pre-orders through the company’s official online store and other online retailers. At the same time, the brand has also revealed the color variants of the device.

iQOO Z11i design, color options revealed

The above images showcase the iQOO Z11i in three color options: Green Peak, Desert Gold, and Ink Shadow. While the specifications of the phone are under wraps, Chinese tech bloggers such as Experience More claim that it will be a rebranded version of the Vivo Y60, which debuted recently in China.

While the Vivo Y60 has the model number V2559A, the iQOO Z11i is said to have the model number V2559UA. Therefore, it would not be surprising if the Z11i arrives with the same specifications as the Y60.

iQOO Z11i specifications (expected)

The iQOO Z11i is expected to feature a 6.72-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It will offer an HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may feature the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip along with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The Z11i may draw power from a 6,500mAh battery, which will support 15W charging. For photography, it may feature a 5MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera.

The Z11i is expected to run on OriginOS 6-based Android 16. It may come with other features such as a side-facing fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, a notification LED, and an IP65-rated dust- and splash-resistant body.

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