Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and iQOO Z11i comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z11i has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 which has resolution of 2480 x 1080. iQOO Z11i has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | iQOO Z11i |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 9020 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 18990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 05, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO Z11i is Rs. 18990.
iQOO Z11i has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. iQOO's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than iQOO's phone ~ 90.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO Z11i has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM iQOO Z11i has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 (128 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses iQOO Z11i's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z11i's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | iQOO Z11i |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | V2551A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 27, 2026 (Expected) | August 05, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Cosmic Black, Glacier Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | OriginOS 16 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9020 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |