iQoo 11 5G: Did You Know It Gives High Performance at a Premium Price

The iQoo 11 5G offers certain "pro-level" functions despite not having the word "Pro" in it. The iQoo 11 5G is the first premium Android smartphone to launch in India in 2023. The device is the successor to the iQoo 9T, which was released last year. The iQoo 11 5G, billed as the world's fastest Android smartphone, is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Premium hardware includes a 2K AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel primary camera, and compatibility for 120W fast charging.

The new phone has several 'pro' capabilities, but as they say, upgrades come at a price. The iQoo 11 5G is significantly more costly than the previous generation. Should you purchase the iQoo 11 5G or wait for other flagship phones to be released? Here is our comprehensive evaluation to help you decide.

Price of the iQoo 11 5G in India

The iQoo 11 5G is available in two variants. The entry-level model includes 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The price is Rs. 59,999. The model we're looking at costs Rs. 64,999 and comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Cardholders of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are eligible for a Rs. 5,000 discounts as part of the launch offerings.

Specifications of the iQoo 11 5G in India

●       The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC powers the iQoo 11 5G, making it the first smartphone in India to have this latest flagship SoC.

●        A specialised Vivo V2 chip is also included, which is said to improve the camera, display, and gaming experience.

●        The smartphone also has a larger 5,000mAh battery than the iQoo 9T, which has a 4,700mAh cell.

●       A 120W fast charger is included in the box.

●       There is an in-display fingerprint scanner that is speedy and responsive, as well as AI facial recognition capability.

●       Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, a USB Type-C connector, GPS, and other wireless communication options are available.

●       The iQoo 11 5G lacks an IP certification and does not allow wireless charging, which is a letdown.

5G iQoo 11 cameras

There are three cameras on the rear of the iQoo 11 5G. It sports a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 camera with optical image stabilisation capability (OIS). Aside from the primary camera, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 13-megapixel portrait camera with 2X optical zoom. Premium iQoo phones often have excellent photography performance, and the iQoo 11 5G is no exception. The primary camera performs admirably in the daytime. The colours are slightly enhanced, but the dynamic range is relatively pleasant. Regardless of the time of day, images feature regulated highlights and well-exposed shadows. In Photo mode with the scene recognition enabled, it occasionally shoots well-exposed low-light images. If you want a brighter low-light shot, switch to Night mode, which takes a few seconds to record and a few more seconds to process.

In terms of video, the iQoo 11 5G's rear camera can record up to 8K 30fps footage. The V2 chip enables 4K 30 fps Night Mode video recording, and the results are excellent.

Conclusion

The iQoo 11 5G sets the standard for Android flagship smartphones in 2023. Other features of the phone include a brilliant display, decent Performance, and a powerful battery backup. Fortunately, a 120W charger is supplied in the packaging. The phone is anticipated to receive three major Android upgrades, and while Funtouch OS is improving, iQoo has to stop spam alerts from its apps. The lack of wireless charging and an IP certification detracts from the 11 5G.

The primary camera is decent and has several exciting capabilities, such as video night mode. However, for Rs. 64,999, the phone deserved a better ultra-wide camera. The iQoo 9 Pro has a better camera arrangement and would serve you better at a lesser cost. If you're not into numbers, the iQoo 9 Pro is still a fantastic buy because it has wireless charging and an improved Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.