The iQOO Z11 Turbo delivers flagship performance with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a massive 7,600 mAh battery that lasts up to two days, and a groundbreaking 200 MP main camera. It features a 6.59‑inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage, 120 W fast charging, and a dedicated Q2 gaming accelerator, positioning it as a high‑end mid‑premium smartphone.
Performance Platform
At the core of the Z11 Turbo is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, marketed by iQOO as the “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5”. Built on a 4 nm process, it houses an octa‑core CPU that peaks at 3.2 GHz and an Adreno 845 GPU capable of sustaining 144 Hz gaming. iQOO pairs the chipset with its in‑house Q2 e‑sports accelerator, branded the “Monster Hyper‑Core Engine”, which adds a dedicated signal‑enhancement block for lower latency in competitive titles and integrates the Ice Dome VC liquid‑cooling system.
Display & Design
The device sports a 6.59‑inch AMOLED panel with a 1.5K (2400 × 1080) resolution and a buttery‑smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, complemented by HDR10+ support. The chassis combines polycarbonate and glass in a hybrid build and is offered in four gradient finishes: Midnight Black, Nebula Blue, Aurora Red, and Ice White.
Camera System
The Z11 Turbo’s photography arsenal is led by a 200 MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), sourced from Samsung’s ISOCELL line and featuring a 1/1.12‑inch footprint for excellent low‑light detail. Supporting lenses include an 8 MP ultra‑wide sensor with a 115‑degree field of view and a 32 MP front‑facing camera capable of 4K video at 30 fps.
Battery Life & Charging
Powering the device is a colossal 7,600 mAh lithium‑polymer battery, one of the largest in mainstream Android phones. iQOO claims up to two days of heavy usage, aided by the efficient 4 nm chipset and adaptive refresh‑rate technology. Fast charging is handled by a 120 W wired charger that fills the battery from 0 % to 100 % in roughly 32 minutes. A 50 W wireless charger is available as an accessory.
Memory, Storage & Connectivity
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 512 GB UFS 4.0
- Network: Dual‑SIM 5G (sub‑6 GHz & mmWave), Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- Biometrics: Ultrasonic side‑mounted fingerprint sensor
Pricing & Market Positioning
While the exact price remains undisclosed, the Z11 Turbo is expected to sit in the mid‑premium segment, likely priced between ¥5,699 and ¥5,999 (≈ US$770–$810). This places it against competitors such as the OnePlus 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, offering flagship‑level specs at a more aggressive price point.
Implications for the Market
The Z11 Turbo could drive several industry trends:
- Battery arms race: A 7,600 mAh cell sets a new endurance benchmark, pressuring rivals to increase capacity or improve efficiency.
- High‑resolution sensors mainstreamed: Integrating a 200 MP camera at a mid‑premium price may raise consumer expectations for megapixel counts.
- Gaming‑centric chips gain traction: The Q2 accelerator showcases how OEMs can enhance standard SoCs with proprietary AI blocks.
- Pricing pressure: Competitive pricing could force other brands to add value or reduce costs in the saturated mid‑premium segment.
Future Outlook
Although an international launch has not been confirmed, the Z11 Turbo may reach markets such as India and Southeast Asia later in 2026. With its blend of high performance, large battery, and advanced camera, it is positioned to challenge flagship offerings from Samsung and Xiaomi in those regions.
