iQOO has brought its mid-range Z11 smartphone to global markets. It first went on sale in Malaysia in May 2026 alongside the higher-positioned Z11x derivative, and an India launch is expected in mid-June. The standout feature is a 9,020mAh battery, one of the largest in its class, packed into a slim 8.25mm body weighing 213g. The phone also carries a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, a 6.83-inch OLED panel, and 90W fast charging, with an expected India price of around INR 25,990 (about 44,000 yen). It is a practical handset aimed at buyers who value battery life and price balance.
*1 INR = about 1.7 JPY (as of June 18, 2026)
A 9,020mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery in a Slim 8.25mm Body
The first thing the Z11 leads with is its 9,020mAh battery. Given that a typical smartphone sits around 5,000mAh, this capacity stands clearly above the pack. Phones that pack batteries above 7,000mAh usually end up noticeably thicker, yet the Z11 fits its cell into a body just 8.25mm thick and 213g. That is made possible by silicon-carbon cells, which can hold more capacity in the same volume than conventional lithium-ion chemistry, making it easier to combine a slim profile with a large battery.
In practice, that translates to several days of use for light users, and comfortable all-day endurance even under heavy use. Large batteries tend to degrade faster as charge cycles accumulate, but the Z11 addresses this concern with bypass charging, which powers the phone directly without routing through the battery, plus protection features that help preserve long-term battery health.
90W Fast Charging: 0 to Full in About 50 Minutes
Charging tops out at 90W over a wired connection. Despite the large 9,020mAh capacity, the phone reaches a full charge from zero in roughly 50 minutes, so the sheer size of the battery does not become a daily burden. By pairing a large cell with fast charging, iQOO offsets the usual weakness of big-battery phones, where higher capacity means longer charging times.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 — a Chip Change from the Chinese Model
The processor is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 paired with an Adreno 810 GPU, running Android 16. One point worth noting: the Z11 that launched earlier in China used MediaTek's Dimensity 8500. The global version swaps in the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and in raw processing terms the Chinese model's Dimensity 8500 sits higher. Buyers who were considering the phone based on the Chinese specifications should be aware that the global model can behave differently under sustained load.
That said, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a capable chip for everyday use and also powers devices such as the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and the Vivo T5 Pro in the same price range. The Z11 combines it with a fairly large vapor chamber cooling setup, which helps it hold performance while keeping heat in check, positioning the phone partly with mobile gamers in mind.
6.83-inch OLED and a Sony Camera Sensor
The display is a 6.83-inch OLED with 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. Peak brightness reaches up to 5,000 nits, making the screen easy to read even under strong sunlight.
For cameras, the rear features a 50MP main camera built on a Sony IMX882 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), joined by a 2MP depth sensor. The front holds a 32MP selfie camera that also supports 4K video, so selfies and video calls are handled at high resolution. The body carries IP68 plus IP69 ratings, the latter withstanding high-temperature, high-pressure water jets, making it easy to handle around water and outdoors.
Price, Availability, and Where It Sits Against Rivals
The Z11 has already begun its global rollout in Malaysia alongside the Z11x, with an India launch expected in mid-June. The anticipated India price range runs from INR 25,000 (about 43,000 yen) to INR 35,000 (about 60,000 yen), with credible reports pointing to around INR 25,990 (about 44,000 yen).
This bracket is one of India's most fiercely contested segments. The OnePlus Nord CE 6, with an 8,000mAh battery, lines up at INR 29,999 (about 51,000 yen); the Nothing Phone 4a competes on software experience; and Realme's GT 7 SE pushes on performance. Among them, the Z11's 9,020mAh is currently among the largest in the class, and its dual IP68 and IP69 water resistance is a strength that few similarly priced rivals offer simultaneously. For now, the phone is being rolled out for global and Indian markets, with no announcement of a Japanese release.
Summary
iQOO's Z11 is a practical-minded smartphone built around a 9,020mAh silicon-carbon battery and 90W fast charging, wrapped in a slim 8.25mm body and rounded out with a 6.83-inch 144Hz OLED, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, a 50MP camera on a Sony sensor, and IP69 water resistance. The chip change from the Chinese model is worth keeping in mind, but the combination of a class-leading battery capacity and water resistance at an expected price of around INR 25,990 (about 44,000 yen) makes it an appealing option for buyers who prioritize the balance of battery life and price.
