iQOO Z11 Lite
A dependable budget iQOO with long battery life, tough build and fast-for-its-class charging. Launched 24 July 2026.
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Midnight Blue
₹19,499Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 6.4/10 overall • Camera 2 • Battery 7 • Speed 2 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You keep phones 4 years or more: updates stop after 2 years
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Launched24 July 2026with OriginOS 6 (Android 16)
Software nowOriginOS 6 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 2 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 6500mAh battery lasted 15.2 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, so it easily gets through a day; 44W charging is full in just over an hour.
- Camera
- Basic 50MP main camera with no wide-angle; fine for daylight snaps.
- Speed
- Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps and stays cool in light games.
- The catch
- Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, waterdrop notch |
|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek APU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Storage type not officially stated, LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (Sony IMX852, f/1.8) + 0.08 MP auxiliary; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.39mm thick, 209g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Midnight Blue, Solar Flame |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 24 July 2026.
Still at its ₹19,499 launch price, with Flipkart selling it for about ₹18,899 in October 2026; small sale discounts are likely, big cuts are not.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
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Where it ranks
iQOO Z11 Lite: common questions
- What is the price of iQOO Z11 Lite in India?
- iQOO Z11 Lite starts at ₹19,499 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Still at its ₹19,499 launch price, with Flipkart selling it for about ₹18,899 in October 2026; small sale discounts are likely, big cuts are not.
- When was iQOO Z11 Lite launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 24 July 2026 with OriginOS 6 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 2 years of updates.
- Is iQOO Z11 Lite good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: very good (6500 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of iQOO Z11 Lite?
- Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates.
- Does iQOO Z11 Lite support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
- Is iQOO Z11 Lite waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP65, MIL-STD-810H.
- How fast does iQOO Z11 Lite charge?
- 44W wired