iQOO has begun teasing the arrival of its next-generation Z11 series smartphones in India, hinting that the launch could take place later this month.
While the company has not officially confirmed the model names, reports suggest the teaser points to the iQOO Z11, with the iQOO Z11 Lite also expected to join the lineup.
The teaser surfaced in an X post by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya, who shared an image suggesting that a new Z11 series smartphone is on the way. Although the company has not revealed any official specifications, industry reports indicate that the Indian lineup will differ from the global variants already available in other markets.
iQOO Z11 India vs Global Variants
iQOO Z11 has already debuted in China and Malaysia, but both versions feature different hardware. The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset powers the Chinese model, while the Malaysian variant uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.
For India, the iQOO Z11 is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC and run Android 16 out of the box. The smartphone is also tipped to carry a price tag of under Rs. 30,000, although the company has not confirmed the final pricing or launch date.
iQOO Z11 Lite for India
Meanwhile, iQOO has also officially started teasing the iQOO Z11 Lite for the Indian market. The smartphone is expected to launch in mid-July 2026 and will be sold through Amazon India.
According to the company, the device is being designed specifically for Gen Z users in the country.
Although iQOO has not announced the specifications of the Z11 Lite, previous leaks suggest it will focus on delivering a large battery, fast charging and AI-powered software features in the affordable segment.
The phone is expected to succeed the iQOO Z10 Lite, which launched at Rs. 9,999, while reports indicate the new model could be priced around Rs. 22,999, though a sub-Rs. 20,000 launch price is also considered possible.
The Z11 Lite is expected to join the existing iQOO Z11x, which starts at Rs. 22,999 in India. The Z11x is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset, placing it above the expected Dimensity 6300-powered Z11 Lite in terms of performance.
With brands increasingly prioritising larger batteries, faster charging and AI-driven software features over incremental chipset upgrades, the upcoming Z11 series aims to strengthen iQOO's position in India's competitive mid-range and budget smartphone segments.
Expected iQOO Z11 specifications (India)
6.83-inch AMOLED display
1.5K resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset (expected)
Android 16
9,020mAh battery
Expected price: Under Rs. 30,000
Expected launch: July 2026
Expected iQOO Z11 Lite specifications
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset
6,500mAh battery
44W fast charging
Amazon India availability
Designed for Gen Z users
Expected launch: Mid-July 2026
Expected price: Around Rs. 22,999 (sub-Rs. 20,000 pricing also tipped)
