iQOO Z11 Turbo Camera, Specs Teased Ahead of January 15 China Launch

iQOO is not being subtle this time. Just days before its January 15 launch in China, the brand has openly flexed the camera and performance muscle of the iQOO Z11 Turbo and honestly, it’s hard not to pay attention.

In a market flooded with “almost-flagship” phones, iQOO seems determined to blur the line completely. A 200-megapixel camera, Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a giant 7,600mAh battery and gamer-focused connectivity features, this isn’t typical Z-series behavior. This is iQOO aiming straight for power users.

Let’s break down what’s officially confirmed so far and why this phone could matter more than you expect.

iQOO Z11 Turbo camera details 

The headline feature of the iQOO Z11 Turbo is its 200MP rear camera, the first-ever 200-megapixel sensor on an iQOO phone. According to official teasers, the main camera uses a 1/1.56-inch sensor with an f/1.88 aperture and supports 4x lossless zoom.

More importantly, it comes with:

• Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
• CIPA 4.5 professional-grade stabilisation

iQOO has already shared camera samples on Weibo and while brand samples should always be taken with a pinch of salt, the sharpness and zoom clarity look genuinely impressive. This setup is clearly designed for users who want flagship-level photography without paying ultra-flagship prices.

On the front, the iQOO Z11 Turbo gets a 32MP wide-angle selfie camera with 0.8x, 1x and 2x zoom options. That’s a smart move in 2026, where selfies, vlogs and video calls matter just as much as rear camera quality.

iQOO Z11 Turbo performance 

Under the hood, the iQOO Z11 Turbo runs on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, instantly placing it among the most powerful Android phones launching this year.

But iQOO didn’t stop there. The phone also include the following features:

• Thunder Z1 gaming chip for better Wi-Fi signal strength
• Global Esports Network System 2.0 for low-latency multiplayer gaming
• Q2 gaming chip for performance tuning
• Ice Dome dual-network cooling system

This is a clear signal. iQOO is targeting serious mobile gamers, not casual players. From my perspective, this level of networking focus is still rare and could give iQOO an edge in competitive gaming scenarios.

iQOO Z11 Turbo battery 

Battery life is where the iQOO Z11 Turbo truly stands out. The phone houses a massive 7,600mAh battery, which is huge by modern smartphone standards.

Even better, it supports 100W wired fast charging. That combination, big battery plus ultra-fast charging, solves one of the biggest pain points for power users. Long gaming sessions, heavy camera use or all-day travel shouldn’t be a problem here.

What’s impressive is that despite the battery size, the phone measures just 7.9mm thick and weighs around 202 grams. That’s solid engineering.

iQOO Z11 Turbo display and design details

The iQOO Z11 Turbo features a 6.59-inch display. While refresh rate details haven’t been confirmed yet, a high refresh panel is almost guaranteed given the phone’s gaming focus.

Other confirmed design highlights are listed below:

• IP69 rating for dust and water resistance
• Metal frame for a premium feel
• Four color options: Canglang Floating Light, Halo Powder, Extreme Night Black and Sky White

This doesn’t look or sound like a mid-range phone and that’s intentional.

iQOO Z11 Turbo launch date and expected price

The iQOO Z11 Turbo will launch in China on January 15 at 7:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST). It’s already available for pre-orders.

Expected pricing:

• CNY 2,500 to CNY 3,000
• Roughly Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 38,000 in India

An India launch hasn’t been confirmed yet, but based on past trends, it feels more like a “when” than an “if”.

Final take on iQOO Z11 Turbo

From where I stand, the iQOO Z11 Turbo looks like a deliberate attempt to disrupt the affordable flagship segment. The specs aren’t experimental, they’re aggressive. If iQOO gets the pricing right outside China, this phone could seriously pressure brands that are still playing it safe.

January 15 can’t come soon enough.

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