iQOO Z11 series vs Poco C81 Pro
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Poco C81 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $129 versus $290, a difference of about $161. iQOO Z11 series stands out for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while Poco C81 Pro is praised for 6000 mah battery provides excellent all-day endurance. 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 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
Buy the Poco C81 Pro if…
- →6000 mAh battery provides excellent all-day endurance
- →Large 6.9-inch display with 90 Hz refresh rate for immersive viewing
- →Competent dual camera setup with 50 MP main sensor
Pros & Cons
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
Poco C81 Pro
Pros
- 6000 mAh battery provides excellent all-day endurance
- Large 6.9-inch display with 90 Hz refresh rate for immersive viewing
- Competent dual camera setup with 50 MP main sensor
- Affordable entry-level pricing under $150
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G85 chipset limits gaming and multitasking performance
- 720p resolution on 6.9-inch display creates visible pixelation
- No wireless charging despite premium battery capacity
- Only 4GB RAM may struggle with heavy app usage
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | Poco C81 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 8 MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | Midnight Black, Mint Green, Purple |
| Weight | 199g | 215g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | 450 nits |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1440 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
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