Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iQOO Z11 series
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 $999, a difference of about $709. The iQOO Z11 series is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Pro stands out for compact pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display, 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 Pro if…
- →Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- →Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- →5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
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 Pro
Pros
- Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- 5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
- Excellent video recording capabilities
- Premium titanium design
Cons
- Shorter battery life than Pro Max
- Expensive
- Charging speeds trail Android rivals
- Base 128 GB storage feels limiting
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 Pro | iQOO Z11 series |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50MP f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 120W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| 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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