iQOO launches Z11i smartphone in China with 6,500 mAh battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

iQOO has introduced the Z11i, the latest model in its Z11 series, to the Chinese market. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, paired with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It features a 6.74‑inch LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits and an HD+ (1600 × 720) resolution. The device is equipped with a 6,500 mAh battery that supports 15 W wired charging, an IP65 dust‑and‑water resistance rating, dual‑SIM 5G connectivity, side‑mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB‑C port.

The Z11i ships with Android 16‑based OriginOS 6 and offers a single 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and an RGB ring light, plus a 5 MP front camera in a water‑drop notch. Prices start at CNY 1,299 for the 6 GB/128 GB variant and go up to CNY 1,699 for the 8 GB/256 GB model, with three colour options: Desert Gold, Ink Shadow and Qingfeng. The phone is already available for purchase in China, and an overseas listing shows a price of roughly €165.