iQOO 11, first snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone goes on sale in India

The iQOO 11, which was recently released in India, can now be purchased through iQOO’s official Indian website and Amazon.in. It is available in Alpha and Legend colors and has two memory options in India — 8GB/256GB and 16GB/256GB.

The prices for these options are INR59,999 ($740/€680) and INR64,999 ($800/€735) respectively. However, there are exchange bonuses and bank offers that can bring the price down even further.

The iQOO 11 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this processor. It runs on the Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 and has a 6.78″ 144Hz 1440p E6 AMOLED screen. The display has a fingerprint reader underneath and a punch hole in the center for the 16MP front-facing camera.

Brief Review

The iQOO 11, is the latest smartphone from iQOO and is the first in India to be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the latest and most advanced chip at the time of its release. The device also features many upgrades, such as its design, display, performance, and battery life, compared to its predecessor, the iQOO 9T.

The iQOO 11 comes in two color options, black “alpha” and white “legend”, and features a faux leather material on the back which is said to feel premium and provide enough grip.

IQ 00 11 smartphone on sale

The device also has a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440p and a refresh rate of 144Hz. In terms of performance, the iQOO 11 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and offers fast and reliable biometrics through its optical fingerprint scanner.

The battery life is also said to be good with a 5,000 mAh battery and support for 120W wired charging. Overall, the iQOO 11 is a well-rounded device with many improvements over its predecessor, making it a solid choice for consumers.

On the back of the device, there is a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary, 13MP telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide units. Additionally, it has a V2 chip for improved gaming and photography performance.

The device is also fueled by a 5,000 mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging.

Should you buy?

If you’re considering purchasing the iQOO 11, it’s important to keep in mind that it is a typical iQOO phone, with both strengths and weaknesses. The device excels in performance, providing a top-notch flagship experience.

However, it’s worth noting that when the OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23 series are released, they may offer comparable or superior performance. Whether the iQOO 11 can compete with them in terms of value will depend on the pricing of those devices.