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iQOO is reportedly gearing up to expand its Z-series lineup in India with the launch of the iQOO Z11. According to a recent leak, the smartphone may make its debut in the country by mid-June 2026. The upcoming handset is also tipped to arrive with a different processor than its Chinese counterpart while retaining several key features.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) claimed on X that the iQOO Z11 could launch in India around June 15. The Indian variant is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset alongside the Adreno 810 GPU. The phone is also tipped to ship with Android 16 out of the box and may be priced below Rs. 30,000.

EXCLUSIVE: iQOO is set to launch the Z11 smartphone in India next month, around June 15, 2026.

The Z11 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC paired with the Adreno 810 GPU and will run Android 16 out of the box. It will be priced under ₹30,000.

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) May 14, 2026

The iQOO Z11 was first introduced in China earlier this year in March. The base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage was launched at CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs. 31,200), while the top-end variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage carried a price tag of CNY 3,399 (roughly Rs. 46,300).

While the processor may differ for the Indian market, most of the hardware specifications are expected to remain unchanged. The handset is said to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,800 x 1,260 pixels and support for up to 165Hz refresh rate. The screen is also expected to offer HDR support, P3 wide colour gamut coverage, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate for gaming.

The Chinese version of the device runs on a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. It also includes a 7K Ice Dome VC liquid cooling system aimed at improving thermal performance during intensive usage.

For photography, the iQOO Z11 is equipped with a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and support for 4K video recording. A 2-megapixel depth sensor accompanies the main camera, while the front houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

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The smartphone packs a massive 9,020mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging and OTG reverse charging. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The device is also said to feature IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, along with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

The Chinese model measures 163.72 x 76.17 x 8.25mm and weighs around 216.5 grams.