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The India-market Redmi Turbo 5 and iQOO Z11 differ most clearly in display size, charging, battery capacity and listed rear-camera hardware. Xiaomi lists the Redmi with a 6.59-inch 120Hz display, 7,540mAh battery and 100W charging; iQOO India lists its Z11 with a larger 6.83-inch curved 144Hz display, 7,050mAh battery and 44W charging. Xiaomi’s India store listed the Redmi from ₹41,999 when checked, but a matching current India price for the iQOO Z11 was not established, so a reliable India price difference cannot yet be calculated.

First, make sure you mean the India iQOO Z11: the China-market model is substantially different, with a 9,020mAh typical battery, 90W charging and 165Hz display.

Which iQOO Z11 is in this comparison?

“iQOO Z11” refers to different specifications depending on the market. The official India and China product pages describe different chipsets, batteries, charging rates and displays. Compare the market version actually offered to you, rather than treating the name as one global specification sheet.

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Specification Redmi Turbo 5, India iQOO Z11, India iQOO Z11, China
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, up to 3.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, 4nm Dimensity 8500, 4nm, CPU cores listed up to 3.4GHz
Display 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz 6.83-inch curved 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2800 × 1260, up to 165Hz
Battery 7,540mAh 7,050mAh typical; 6,850mAh rated 9,020mAh typical; 8,820mAh rated
Wired charging 100W HyperCharge 44W FlashCharge; iQOO says this is the charger’s maximum output and actual power varies 90W
Rear cameras 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS and EIS; 8MP ultra-wide 50MP main plus 2MP depth; no ultra-wide is listed 50MP main with OIS; 2MP depth
Front camera 20MP Exact India specification should be confirmed for the unit being purchased 16MP
Durability information Xiaomi lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K, plus Gorilla Glass 7i iQOO India lists IP68/IP69 testing and cautions that resistance is not permanent Not established on the official China page cited here
Memory and storage Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage listed Confirm exact variants on the India store listing 8GB, 12GB or 16GB RAM; 256GB or 512GB storage
Software information HyperOS 3; Xiaomi states four Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates A matching software-support term was not verified OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 listed by vivo China

Sources: Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 specifications, Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 FAQ, vivo China iQOO Z11 specifications and iQOO India Z11 product page.

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  • 6.83" AMOLED displayResolution: 1.5K (2772 x 1280)Refresh rate: Up to 120HzTouch sampling rate: Up to 480HzInstantaneous touch sampling rate: 2560Hz*Activated in Game Turbo modeBrightness: 3200 nits peak brightnessBrightness: HBM 1800 nitsColor depth: 12bitContrast ratio: 8000000:1DCI- P3 wide color gamut447PPICorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Sunlight displayHDR10+ | Dolby Vision16,000-step automatic brightness adjustment3840Hz PWM dimming|TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
  • MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra4nm manufacturing process technologyCPU: Octa-core processor, up to 2.6GHzGPU: Mali-G615
  • 200MP main cameraOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)0.56μm, 16in1, 2.24μmf/1.77P lens1/1.4" sensor size8MP ultra-wide cameraf/2.2Rear camera video recording4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps / Front Camera 20MP front camera1/4" sensor sizef/2.24P lensFront camera video recording1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps

What is the India price difference?

Xiaomi’s official India store listed the Redmi Turbo 5 from ₹41,999 against a ₹54,999 marketing price when checked. This is a changeable storefront price, not a guaranteed offer. The reviewed official iQOO India product page did not establish a current price for the Z11, so there is no verified like-for-like India price difference to report. Check both official listings close to purchase and compare the same RAM and storage tier.

The China-market iQOO Z11 is listed at RMB 2,699 for 8GB+256GB, RMB 2,899 for 12GB+256GB, RMB 3,199 for 16GB+256GB, RMB 3,499 for 12GB+512GB and RMB 3,899 for 16GB+512GB. These are China-market prices, with March 2026 listed launch timing; they do not establish an India price or a valid rupee price gap.

Sources: Xiaomi India store listing and vivo China iQOO Z11 specifications.

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  • 6.77" AMOLED displayResolution: 2392 × 1080Refresh rate: Up to 120HzTouch sampling rate: 240HzBrightness: 3200 nits peak brightness, 800 nits (typ)Colour depth: 12 bitContrast ratio: 8,000,000:1DCI- P3 wide color gamutSunlight displayReading mode3840Hz PWM dimming|16,000-level brightness adjustmentScreen-to-body ratio: 92%*Data obtained from Xiaomi Internal Labs. Actual results may vary.TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
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Which phone has the better display?

For a bigger viewing area and a curved screen, the India iQOO Z11 has the edge on the listed specifications: its display measures 6.83 inches, compared with 6.59 inches on the Redmi. It also lists a higher refresh rate, 144Hz versus 120Hz. The China iQOO version is listed at up to 165Hz, but that figure does not apply to the India model.

Both India listings describe 1.5K AMOLED displays. A higher refresh-rate specification alone does not establish which screen looks better or feels smoother in every app; those judgments require comparable device testing.

How do performance and software support compare?

The India Redmi listing specifies a Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while iQOO India specifies a Dimensity 7500 Turbo. Those names and specifications identify different platforms, but they are not a substitute for comparable testing of sustained performance, heat or gaming. Xiaomi’s FAQ claims an AnTuTu score of “2.3 million+”; that is a manufacturer claim, not an independent head-to-head benchmark.

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  • 6.83" AMOLED displayResolution: 1.5K (2772 x 1280)Refresh rate: Up to 120HzTouch sampling rate: Up to 480HzInstantaneous touch sampling rate: 2560Hz*Activated in Game Turbo modeBrightness: 3200 nits peak brightnessBrightness: HBM 1800 nitsColor depth: 12bitContrast ratio: 8000000:1DCI- P3 wide color gamut447PPICorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Sunlight displayHDR10+ | Dolby Vision16,000-step automatic brightness adjustment3840Hz PWM dimming|TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
  • MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra4nm manufacturing process technologyCPU: Octa-core processor, up to 2.6GHzGPU: Mali-G615
  • 200MP main cameraOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)0.56μm, 16in1, 2.24μmf/1.77P lens1/1.4" sensor size8MP ultra-wide cameraf/2.2Rear camera video recording4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps / Front Camera 20MP front camera1/4" sensor sizef/2.24P lensFront camera video recording1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps

Xiaomi states that the Redmi Turbo 5 will receive four Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The reviewed iQOO India page did not establish an equivalent support commitment, so a direct support-duration comparison is not available from these product details. The China listing describes OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, which is not the India model’s software specification.

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Sources: Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 FAQ, Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 specifications, iQOO India Z11 product page and vivo China iQOO Z11 specifications.

Which has the bigger battery and faster charging?

For the India models, Xiaomi lists a larger battery capacity for the Redmi: 7,540mAh, compared with the iQOO’s 7,050mAh typical capacity (6,850mAh rated). Redmi charging is listed at 100W; iQOO India lists 44W FlashCharge and says actual power varies. These figures describe capacity and charging specifications, not independently measured battery life or a guaranteed charging time.

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  • 200MP main cameraOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)0.56μm, 16in1, 2.24μmf/1.77P lens1/1.4" sensor size8MP ultra-wide cameraf/2.2Rear camera video recording4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps - 32MP front camera1/3.6" sensor sizef/2.24P lensFront camera video recording1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps

Xiaomi says the Redmi can charge to approximately 51% in about 30 minutes. That is the manufacturer’s claim, not an independent test result. The China iQOO model differs again: its listed typical battery is 9,020mAh and its charging rate is 90W. Do not use that configuration to predict the India Z11’s battery or charging behavior.

Sources: Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 specifications, Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 FAQ, iQOO India Z11 product page and vivo China iQOO Z11 specifications.

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Which camera setup is more versatile?

The India Redmi listing includes a 50MP main camera with OIS and EIS plus an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The India iQOO listing describes a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth camera, without listing an ultra-wide. If you want a separate ultra-wide option in the stated hardware, the Redmi is the clearer fit. The China iQOO page also lists a 50MP OIS main camera and 2MP depth camera, not an ultra-wide.

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  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 44nm manufacturing process technologyCPU: Octa-core processor, up to 2.7GHzGPU: Adreno GPU
  • 200MP main cameraOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)0.56μm, 16in1, 2.24μmf/1.77P lens1/1.4" sensor size8MP ultra-wide cameraf/2.2Rear camera video recording4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps - 32MP front camera1/3.6" sensor sizef/2.24P lensFront camera video recording1080p at 30/60 fps720p at 30 fps

These specifications do not establish image quality, low-light performance, stabilization quality or which phone takes better photos. No comparable camera testing is established here.

What durability and in-box accessories are listed?

Xiaomi lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for the Redmi Turbo 5, along with Gorilla Glass 7i. iQOO India lists IP68/IP69 testing conditions and warns that resistance is not permanent. These are manufacturer specifications and qualifications, not evidence that either phone is immune to damage in every real-world situation.

Xiaomi says the Redmi box includes a 100W adapter, USB Type-C cable, protective case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM eject tool and manual. Confirm box contents for the exact sales region and unit before buying; the cited iQOO India page does not establish a directly comparable accessory list.

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Sources: Xiaomi India Redmi Turbo 5 specifications and iQOO India Z11 product page.

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the India Redmi Turbo 5 based on its listed hardware if you value 100W wired charging, a larger stated battery capacity, or a dedicated ultra-wide rear camera, and Xiaomi’s stated software-support commitment is useful to you.
  • Choose the India iQOO Z11 based on its listed hardware if you prefer a larger, curved display and its 144Hz refresh-rate specification.
  • Compare prices only after confirming the exact market and storage tier. The China iQOO model is not the India iQOO configuration, and its China pricing cannot fill the missing India price.
  • Do not decide on performance, battery life or camera quality from these specifications alone. The available figures do not provide independent comparative tests.

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.