Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs iQOO Z11 series
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus and iQOO Z11 series sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO Z11 series is the cheaper of the two at $290 versus $899, a difference of about $609. The iQOO Z11 series is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Plus stands out for excellent battery life from large 4674 mah cell, while iQOO Z11 series is praised for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the iQOO Z11 series if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- →Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
iQOO Z11 series
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
- 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for all-day usage
- IP68 water and dust resistance for durability
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Pricing likely premium for the Z-series positioning
- Limited availability outside initial launch regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | iQOO Z11 series |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50MP f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 120W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue |
| Weight | — | 199g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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