iQOO Z11x 5G First Impressions

iQOO’s smartphone strategy in India seems to be changing with 2026 as it appears. Gadgets 360 recently revealed that the company would not launch a new model in its Neo series this year as it recalibrates its flagship portfolio. Despite the fact that this decision leaves an gap in the upper mid-range segment of its market, it is not surprising for the brand’s more affordable lineup to see activity; as we can show with the launch of the new iQOO Z11x 5G in India which seeks to provide a balanced hardware package for everyday users. Here are our first impressions of .

iQOO Z11x 5G Design and Display

The Dynamic light on the iQOO Z11x 5G appears smaller than the unit on its predecessor

A time when phone brands are re-branding with each successive generation, the iQOO Z11x 5G is built on its predecessor’s aesthetics. A small camera module sits in the top-left corner, slightly raised, and is vertically aligned within a rectangular island. Although the term seems to be based on its predecessor, some changes are noticeable. This is a small brand that seems to have reduced the size of the Dynamic light and moved it right in the secondary camera, which also leads to fewer cameras decoy.

A second colourway has launched the iQOO Z11x 5G, Prismatic Green and Titan Black. The one we have is the former, and it’s essentially soft mint-green. A smooth texture of the rear panel, which subtly reflect light and gives illusion to different lines running across the back with a soft surface. Ultimately, it’s an attractive style with no over-the-top look of pretentiousness.

The handset is fairly slim but has considerable weight to it

Its edges are gently curved, and should help with hand comfort during prolonged use. Full review We will discuss its ergonomics very much in our full review. at 8 – . A slim handset is 4mm, considering its battery size – but it’s probably quite big — tipping the scale at around 219g. It ships with IP68 and IP69+ ratings for dust and water resistance, as well as the handset’s water resistant rating is IP66.

In the front, iQOO Z11x 5G has a 6 on its front. A 120Hz refresh rate, 382 ppi pixel density and 1,200 nits peak brightness) LCD screen with 76-inch (1,080×2,344 pixels) resolution is described as “as in the case of ” (incidental LED display), which has a 60- inch (12.8 inches or less) HD monitor that displays at least one image per second; an average size 14 mm (20.2 m). based on initial impressions, it is a vibrant panel with high colour saturation and sharp picture output from its brightly. And we have also tried it outside for a short time and that seems to keep the level of s pretty good. But, what’s so bad about the bezels is it that doesn’t. A bezel on three sides of the beze is visibly pronounced, but because it is so thick that its bottom betel stands out.

The bottom bezel on the iQOO Z11x 5G is extremely thick

We will thoroughly test the screen quality and discuss it in our in-depth review, which should be out soon.

iQOO Z11x 5G Camera, Features, and Battery

A mediatek Dimensity 7400 Turbo SoC, with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and as high as 256gb of UFS 3 is the power behind the powerful IQOO Z11x 5G. One onboard storage 1 . It also operates Android 16-based OriginOS 6 of the box. In a paper-based version, the hardware combination suggests that the smartphone should be used for routine tasks like messaging (and app navigation), streaming and casual gaming without much difficulty. Its real-life performance, however, will only be clear when we spend more time with the handset.

iQOO Z11x 5G runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6

Optics wise, the iQOO Z11x 5G has dual rear camera setup (50-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary Bokeh camera). In selfies and video calls, it has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera (with a hole-punch cutout) inside. The full review will examine image quality and consistency across different lighting conditions in detail.

A 7,200mAh Lithium-ion battery is available for the iQOO Z11x 5G and supports 44W wired fast charging. Battery life and charging performance, but aspects that can only be assessed after long usage are things which cannot be tested.

A 50-megapixel sensor headlines the dual camera unit

iQOO Z11x 5G seems to focus on providing users with useful hardware features rather than niche, experimental features from our first impressions. To be seen is whether it can translate its on-paper strengths into a compelling real life experience. Watch our full review, which should soon be out on the air for a .