iQOO Z11X vs iQOO Z10X — What's Actually Improved?

Shubham_Mondal Best of 2025 - Nominee

03-24 22:42

If you're planning to upgrade from the iQOO Z10X or confused between these two, I decided to test both devices side by side to see what has actually improved in real usage.

And honestly, the differences are more noticeable than I expected.

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⚡ Performance — Noticeable Upgrade

From my AnTuTu tests:

  • iQOO Z10X: ~911,411
  • iQOO Z11X: ~948,852

👉 The iQOO Z11X is clearly closer to the 1 million mark, which already shows a performance improvement.

Breakdown (Z11X):

  • CPU: 326,987
  • GPU: 148,898
  • Memory: 195,577
  • UX: 277,390

In real usage, this translates to:

  • smoother app switching
  • slightly better gaming stability
  • more refined overall experience
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Real-Life Usage Difference

While both phones perform well, I personally noticed:

  1.  Z11X feels more consistent and smoother during heavy usage
  2.  Gaming + multitasking feels a bit more stable

It's not a massive jump, but definitely noticeable.


Battery — Bigger Advantage

  • Z10X → 6500mAh
  • Z11X → 7200mAh

In real usage, this makes a big difference.

From my testing:

  • longer screen time
  • less charging stress
  • better for gaming + heavy users

Display — Slightly Bigger, More Immersive

  • Z10X → 6.72-inch
  • Z11X → 6.76-inch

Both are 120Hz LCD, but the Z11X:

  • feels slightly bigger
  • better for content consumption

Not a massive upgrade, but noticeable in daily use.

Front Camera Upgrade (Huge Jump)

  • Z10X → 8MP
  • Z11X → 32MP

This is actually a major upgrade

👉 Better for:

  • selfies
  • video calls
  • online classes

Software Experience

The iQOO Z11X comes with OriginOS 6, which adds:

  • better UI smoothness
  • more customization
  • useful AI features

This makes the phone feel more modern and premium compared to Z10X.

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Final Thoughts

From my side-by-side testing, the iQOO Z11X is not just a minor upgrade.

It improves:

  • performance
  • battery
  • overall smoothness

 If you're using Z10X:

  • upgrade makes sense if you want better consistency + battery

 If you're choosing between both:

  • Z11X clearly feels more future-ready and refined


Thank You for reading


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