iQOO Z11 series vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 $1,300, a difference of about $1,010. The iQOO Z11 series is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. iQOO Z11 series stands out for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is praised for class-leading 200 mp main camera with 5x periscope zoom. 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 218 g |
| Material | — | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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