The iQOO Z11 is going to be launched in China by the end of March 2026.

IQOO has already started talking about the phone during its anniversary event.

The company said that the device will be available ” this month” which is March 2026.

So we can expect the phone to be launched at these times:

China Launch: March 2026

India and other countries Launch: Probably April or May 2026

iQOO Z11x

The iQOO Z11x is already available in India since March 12 2026.

It will be launched in China around the time depending on what the company thinks is best for the market.

Here are the launch times:

India Launch: March 12 2026

China Launch: Around March 2026

Now lets talk about the iQOO Z11 – what we think it will have.

First the display is going to be really good.

It will have a 6.83-inch OLED LTPS display.

The resolution will be 1.5K. It will have a 165Hz refresh rate, which is great for gaming.

This is one of the refresh rates you can find on a smartphone.

It is designed for people who want to play games smoothly and for people who play competitive games.

It will also make scrolling through things on the phone feel really smooth.

Next the battery is going to be huge.

It will have a battery.

This is the battery that has ever been in an iQOO phone.

It is bigger than what most other phones have which’s usually around 5000-6000mAh.

This means the phone will last for two days which is great for people who play games a lot or use their phone a lot.

It is also good for people who like to stream things or use apps at the same time.

The performance of the phone is expected to be good.

It will probably have a mid-range to mid-range chipset but the company has not said what it is yet.

It might have a Snapdragon 7-series or a MediaTek Dimensity series chipset.

The focus will be on making the phone good for gaming and making sure it uses power efficiently.

It will also have AI optimization.

The phone will have a lot of RAM and storage.

It will have up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

This makes it good for people who use a lot of apps or need to store a lot of things on their phone.

It is also good for people who like to multitask.

The camera on the phone is expected to be good.

The main camera will be around 50MP.

It will have AI photography features. Will probably support 4K video.

The focus is not just on making the camera the best it can be. On making the whole phone perform well and have a long battery life.

The price of the phone in China will be around CNY 2000-3000 which’s around ₹23,000-₹35,000.

This puts it in the mid-range category.

Now lets talk about the iQOO Z11x – what it has.

The iQOO Z11x is an affordable version of the iQOO Z11.

It has a 6.7-6.8 inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

This is good for people who want to play games on a budget or just use their phone for things.

The processor is a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo.

This gives the phone gaming performance and makes it use power efficiently.

It competes with the Snapdragon 7-series.

The battery on the iQOO Z11x is huge.

It has a battery and 44W fast charging.

This means the phone will last for a long time and you can charge it quickly when you need to.

It is great for people who play games a lot or use their phone a lot.

The camera on the iQOO Z11x is good.

It has a 50MP camera and AI features.

It also supports 4K video recording.

The phone is also very durable.

It has an IP68/IP69 rating, which means it is resistant to water and dust.

This is rare in phones that cost this much.

The phone has up to 8GB of RAM and expandable RAM.

It also has 128GB of storage.

The price of the iQOO Z11x is expected to be under ₹20,000.

This puts it in the budget category.

Now lets look at the differences between the iQOO Z11 and the iQOO Z11x.

Here are the main differences:

iQOO Z11: mid-range, OLED display, 165Hz, 9020mAh battery, higher performance, ₹25k-₹35k.

IQOO Z11x: budget, LCD display, 120Hz, 7200mAh battery, -range performance under ₹20k.

Here are the key highlights of each phone:

iQOO Z11:

it has a 165Hz display,

a battery

and it is a premium mid-range phone.

IQOO Z11x:

it is affordable

has a battery

good gaming performance,

and strong durability.

iQOO is trying to sell these phones to two types of people:

gamers and heavy users.

Gamers will like the refresh rate, big battery and strong chipset.

Heavy users will like the battery life and good performance.

These phones are important because they show a trend:

phones that focus on batteries and gaming.

Of just focusing on cameras brands are now making phones with bigger batteries, better gaming performance and high refresh displays.

In the end the iQOO Z11 and Z11x are part of iQOOs plan to dominate the mid-range and budget smartphone market.

The iQOO Z11 is a phone with a 165Hz display and a 9020mAh battery.

The iQOO Z11x is a budget phone with a battery and a Dimensity chipset.

Both phones focus on performance and battery life making them great for gamers, students and people who use their phone a lot.

The iQOO Z11 is all about premium performance and a huge battery.

The iQOO Z11x is, about affordable performance and long battery life.