The iQOO 11 launched in India in January 2023 and was the first phone in the country to ship with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. iQOO positioned it as a performance flagship at a lower price than Samsung or Apple, taking on the OnePlus 11 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. The BMW M Motorsport-inspired Legend edition with its striped design was especially popular.
The 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display has a 1440 x 3200 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, making it one of the sharpest and smoothest screens of its time. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance was excellent, with strong efficiency and sustained gaming. iQOO also included its own V2 chip for frame interpolation in games. Funtouch OS 13 offered gaming-focused features but included some preinstalled apps.
The camera setup includes a 50 MP Samsung GN5 main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide and a 13 MP 2x portrait telephoto. Photos were solid, though not class-leading compared with the Pixel 7 Pro. The 5,000 mAh battery with 120W charging can refill in under half an hour. Against the OnePlus 11, it offered a sharper, faster display and quicker charging at a similar price.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 59,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | January 2023 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.78-inch, E6 AMOLED, 144Hz, 1440 x 3200 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP Samsung GN5 main with OIS + 8 MP ultrawide + 13 MP 2x portrait telephoto |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 13, Funtouch OS 13 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Legend, Alpha |
What we like
- First Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone in India
- Sharp 2K 144Hz display
- 120W fast charging
- BMW M Motorsport Legend design
What could be better
- No wireless charging
- Camera is good but not class-leading
- Lacks an official high IP rating
Who should buy it
Gamers and power users who want flagship performance and a top display at a lower price.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.