iQOO Z11i has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z11i has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. iQOO Z11i has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
| Name | iQOO Z11i | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 9020 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be August 05, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO Z11i is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G is Rs. 13999.
Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has larger screen size of 6.91 inches in comparison to iQOO Z11i's 6.83 inch screen. iQOO Z11i has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82.1%. iQOO Z11i has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
iQOO Z11i's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. iQOO Z11i has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera outclasses iQOO Z11i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z11i's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | iQOO Z11i | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | V2551A | 16C 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 05, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Cosmic Black, Glacier Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits HBM |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 16 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9020 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Flash Charge | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |