iQOO Z11x vs Poco M8 Power 5G
iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO Z11x if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraiQOO Z11x. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryiQOO Z11x. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. Its 7200 mAh battery is smaller, but it uses less power, and our score follows tested battery life.
- SpeediQOO Z11x. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, speed score 5 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesPoco M8 Power 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PricePoco M8 Power 5G. Costs 11% less.
Overall, iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Poco M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹24,999 |
| Launched | 12 March 2026 | 4 August 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming. | 8000mAh battery gave Smartprix about 9 to 10 hours of screen time, so most people get two days; 45W charging takes almost 2 hours. |
| Camera | 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth. | One useful 50MP camera that is decent in daylight but blurry indoors, and video stops at 1080p. |
| Speed | Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media, below average for games. |
| Catch | LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999. | Mono speaker, no NFC in India, weak cameras and slow charging; heavy at 225g. |
| Updates | 2 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Poco M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.76-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2344) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM | 6.83-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; no microSD slot) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired (PPS), reverse wired, bypass charging | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP Sony IMX852 main (1/2.93", f/1.8, PDAF) + 2 MP bokeh; 32 MP selfie (f/2.5) | 50 MP Samsung main (1/2.76", f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF) + 2 MP auxiliary; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Size and weight | 8.39mm thick, 219g | 8.4mm thick, 225g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC in India, IR blaster, USB-C, no 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed | Single speaker with 200% volume boost; haptics feel cheap per Smartprix |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 960Hz PWM with DC dimming; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Graphite cooling (10,416 sq mm per Smartprix) |
| Colours | Prismatic Green, Titan Black | Black, Silver, Blaze Orange |
Where to buy
- iQOO Z11x₹27,999
- Poco M8 Power 5G₹24,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO Z11x or Poco M8 Power 5G?
- iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO Z11x if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Poco M8 Power 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- iQOO Z11x takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- iQOO Z11x lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- iQOO Z11x is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO Z11x costs ₹27,999, Poco M8 Power 5G costs ₹24,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO Z11x: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Poco M8 Power 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).