iQOO has unveiled its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India, the Z11x 5G, packing a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, a large 7200mAh battery, and a 6.76-inch 120Hz display. Priced starting at ₹18,999 (about $230), it seeks to offer strong performance and endurance at a competitive price point.

The Z11x 5G features a 6.76-inch LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 2408 × 1080 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, delivering vibrant visuals. The display sports a punch-hole selfie camera with a 32MP sensor capable of recording 4K video, and peaks at an impressive 1200 nits brightness to improve visibility even under direct sunlight.

Under the hood, the phone runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Turbo, built on a 4nm process and clocked up to 2.5GHz, paired with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. This SoC is designed to balance power efficiency with solid performance, backed by an AnTuTu score nearing 1 million points, placing it among the more capable midrange chips currently available.

Memory options include 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM alongside 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, striking a familiar balance seen in today’s midrange smartphones. The rear camera setup has a 50MP primary Sony IMX852 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, complemented by a 2MP depth sensor. The main camera also supports 4K video recording, matching the front camera’s capabilities.

One standout feature is the Z11x’s massive 7200mAh battery, a boost from its predecessor’s 6500mAh, combined with 44W fast charging. Additional features include stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio support, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an infrared port. On the durability side, the device holds MIL-STD-810H military certification and boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance-rare for phones in this price segment.

• Display: 6.76”, LCD, Full HD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, 4nm, up to 2.5GHz
• Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X, 128/256GB UFS 3.1
• Camera: 50MP + 2MP rear, 32MP front, 4K video support
• Battery: 7200mAh with 44W fast charging
• Durability: MIL-STD-810H, IP68/IP69 water and dust protection

The phone runs Android 16 with iQOO’s OriginOS 6 skin, promising two years of OS updates and four years of security patches. Connectivity covers 5G (both standalone and non-standalone modes), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and standard modern interfaces.

In India, the iQOO Z11x 5G starts at ₹18,999 (approximately 22,000 Russian rubles) for the 6GB/128GB model, while the 8GB/256GB configuration costs ₹22,999. Sales begin on March 16 through Amazon India and iQOO’s official online store, with launch discounts and no-interest EMI options available.

While iQOO isn’t as globally prominent as Apple or Samsung, its aggressive pricing and robust specs like a large battery and durable chassis position the Z11x as a solid competitor in the increasingly crowded midrange 5G segment. With features like IP69 certification typically seen only in pricier devices, iQOO’s latest could appeal to buyers seeking value and durability. Tracking its performance against established rivals and user reception to OriginOS 6 will be key to understanding its real impact.