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The realme GT 7T has the stronger listed chipset and much faster rated wired charging, at 120 W against the iQOO Z11’s 44 W. The iQOO Z11 counters with a 144 Hz curved AMOLED screen and a slightly larger battery rating. Which phone is the better buy depends on what you value and on comparing the same RAM and storage tier, because the two phones are sold in different configurations and the price gap shifts with the retailer and offer.
Everything below is based on manufacturer product pages checked on 7 October 2026 and on a third-party comparison listing and price snapshot from the same period. These are specification comparisons, not hands-on tests. No benchmark, battery-life, camera or charging test was run for this article.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | realme GT 7T | iQOO Z11 | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | Both listed on the brands’ India product pages. |
| Display | 6.8-inch, 120 Hz | 6.83-inch curved AMOLED, 144 Hz | The GT 7T display figures come from a third-party comparison listing; the Z11 figures come from iQOO’s India page. |
| Battery | 7000 mAh typical capacity | 7050 mAh typical capacity | Both are typical-capacity figures stated by the manufacturers. |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 44 W maximum output with the official standard charger | realme’s page says its performance figures come from lab tests; iQOO says actual charging power can vary. |
| RAM options | 8 GB and 12 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB | Listed configurations, not every regional variant. |
| Storage options | 256 GB and 512 GB | 128 GB and 256 GB | Listed configurations. |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main and 8 MP secondary | 50 MP Sony IMX882 main with OIS, and 8 MP ultrawide | The GT 7T rear setup comes from the comparison listing. The Z11 OIS detail comes from iQOO’s page. |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | From the comparison listing for the GT 7T. |
| Software base | Android 15 on realme’s official page | OriginOS 6 on iQOO’s official page; the comparison listing says Android 16 | See the software section below. |
Performance and charging
On paper, the GT 7T has the stronger processor. The Dimensity 8400-Max is the higher-positioned chip in the listed pair, and that is the main reason the GT 7T is the stronger choice for buyers who care about raw performance. The listing alone does not show sustained gaming performance, thermal behaviour or how the phone handles multitasking, so treat the chip difference as a starting point.
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Charging is the largest single gap in the sheet. A 120 W rating is nearly three times the Z11’s 44 W, but the Z11 figure is a stated maximum with iQOO’s own standard charger. The GT 7T figure is a rated lab number. Neither tells you how long a full charge takes in daily use, which depends on the charger you own, cable quality, room temperature and what the phone is doing while it charges.
#1 Best Overall
Display and battery
The iQOO Z11 leads on refresh rate and panel shape. Its 144 Hz curved AMOLED screen is the one clear display advantage in the listed specs, and the curved edge will matter to some buyers and not to others. The GT 7T is listed at 120 Hz, which is smooth for most everyday use, though it does not match the Z11’s rate.
The battery gap is small: 7050 mAh against 7000 mAh, both typical capacities. A difference of 50 mAh is well within the range that real-world usage, screen settings and software tuning can override, so capacity should not be used to promise longer battery life for either phone.
Rank #2
- 6.8 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, 1280 x 2800 pixels
- 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM
- Android 15, Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Max (4 nm), Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725)
- Real Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
- 162.4 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Cameras
Both phones list a 50 MP main camera, a 8 MP secondary camera and a 32 MP front camera. The Z11 page specifies optical image stabilisation on its main sensor and names the Sony IMX882. The GT 7T listing does not establish the same detail in the sources reviewed. Megapixel counts do not show image quality, so judge the cameras from sample photos taken with each phone rather than from the sheet.
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The price snapshot is the least stable part of this comparison. The figures below come from undated listings that were captured for this comparison, and retailer prices change often.
Rank #3
- 6.8 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, 1280 x 2800 pixels
- 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM
- Android 15, Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Max (4 nm), Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725)
- Real Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
- 162.4 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
| Model | Configuration | Price in the snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| realme GT 7T | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage | ₹38,999 |
| realme GT 7T | 512 GB storage | Appeared in search results; figure not stated |
| iQOO Z11 | Configuration not stated in the listing | ₹34,999 |
The two listed figures differ by ₹4,000, but they do not describe matching phones. The GT 7T figure is for an 8 GB and 256 GB model, while the Z11 listing does not state its RAM and storage. Also note whether a figure is a list price or an offer price, because the offer can change within days. Compare both phones at the same retailer, on the same day, with the same memory and storage before deciding that one costs more.
Which phone fits which buyer
- Choose the realme GT 7T if you want the stronger listed chipset and the fastest rated wired charging, and if the 8 GB and 256 GB configuration or the 512 GB option is within your budget at the price you find.
- Choose the iQOO Z11 if the 144 Hz curved AMOLED screen is a priority, if you want a lower entry storage tier of 128 GB, or if its price is lower for the configuration you need.
- Decide on storage first. The GT 7T is listed only at 256 GB and 512 GB, while the Z11 starts at 128 GB, so a budget buyer who needs 128 GB may find the Z11 is the only option at that level.
Software and update support
The two manufacturers name different software bases. realme’s official GT 7T page lists Android 15 as its base. iQOO’s official Z11 page lists OriginOS 6, while the comparison listing says Android 16. Those are not the same claim, and the comparison listing does not settle which version a phone ships with in your region. Check the current software and update policy on each brand’s official support page before you buy, and do not rely on either phone’s update history for future promises.
Rank #4
- 6.8 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, 1280 x 2800 pixels
- 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM
- Android 15, Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Max (4 nm), Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725)
- Real Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
- 162.4 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
What these numbers cannot tell you
Every performance and charging figure here is either a manufacturer claim or a comparison listing value. None of the phones were tested, so the sheet cannot show how the GT 7T’s chip holds up during long gaming sessions, how the Z11’s screen looks in sunlight, or how fast either phone charges with a charger you already own. Use the sheet to narrow the field, then check reviews and retailer return policies for your region before deciding.
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