iQOO Z11x vs Redmi Note 15 5G
iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO Z11x if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Redmi Note 15 5G if you want the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryiQOO Z11x. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeediQOO Z11x. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, speed score 5 out of 10, against 4.
- UpdatesRedmi Note 15 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO Z11x. Costs 3% less.
Overall, iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹28,999 |
| Launched | 12 March 2026 | 6 January 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16), launched with HyperOS 2 (Android 15) |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Battery | 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming. | 5520mAh battery lasted over 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about 67 minutes. |
| Camera | 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth. | 108MP main camera with stabilisation plus a wide-angle camera; solid, not outstanding. |
| Speed | Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use; GSMArena found gaming battery life poor. |
| Catch | LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999. | The price has jumped from ₹22,999 to ₹28,999, and the Poco M8 has the same chip, screen and battery for much less. |
| Updates | 2 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.76-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2344) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM | 6.77-inch curved FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| 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) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired (PPS), reverse wired, bypass charging | 45W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP Sony IMX852 main (1/2.93", f/1.8, PDAF) + 2 MP bokeh; 32 MP selfie (f/2.5) | 108 MP main (1/1.67", f/1.7, 24mm, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 20 MP selfie (f/2.2); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP66, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.39mm thick, 219g | 7.35mm thick, 178g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | 5G, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C |
| 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 | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Prismatic Green, Titan Black | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
Where to buy
- iQOO Z11x₹27,999
- Redmi Note 15 5G₹28,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO Z11x or Redmi Note 15 5G?
- iQOO Z11x wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO Z11x if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Redmi Note 15 5G if you want the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- 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, Redmi Note 15 5G costs ₹28,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO Z11x: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Redmi Note 15 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).