iQOO Z11x vs Redmi Note 17 5G
iQOO Z11x wins 2 of 5. Buy iQOO Z11x if you want longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Redmi Note 17 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 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.
- UpdatesRedmi Note 17 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, iQOO Z11x wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹27,999 |
| Launched | 12 March 2026 | 6 August 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Battery | 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming. | 8000mAh battery easily lasts a full day with plenty left; 45W charging takes about 90 minutes. |
| Camera | 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth. | Just one 50MP camera on the back, decent in daylight but inconsistent at night, and no 4K video. |
| Speed | Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is slower than last year's model; fine for daily apps, weak for games. |
| Catch | LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999. | Slower chip than the Redmi Note 15, a single camera and a single speaker for ₹27,999. |
| Updates | 2 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11x | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.76-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2344) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM | 6.99-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) OLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (SM4450-AF) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core (cluster details not officially stated) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno (model not officially stated) |
| 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; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| 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 main (1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF), no ultrawide; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0) |
| 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 | 5G, no NFC, no 3.5mm jack (per Smartprix review); Wi-Fi and Bluetooth versions not officially stated |
| 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 bottom-firing speaker; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 960Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Prismatic Green, Titan Black | Dark Night, Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple |
Where to buy
- iQOO Z11x₹27,999
- Redmi Note 17 5G₹27,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO Z11x or Redmi Note 17 5G?
- iQOO Z11x wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO Z11x if you want longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Redmi Note 17 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 17 5G costs ₹27,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO Z11x: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Redmi Note 17 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).