iQOO Z11 series vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is the cheaper of the two at $179 versus $290, a difference of about $111. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is praised for amoled 120hz display at $179 is exceptional value. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 if…
- →AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- →5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- →33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Pros
- AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- 5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- 33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
- IP53 splash resistance for basic protection
- Lightweight and slim design at 188 g
Cons
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 offers limited performance
- Only a depth sensor as secondary camera — no ultrawide
- 4 GB base RAM is very tight for multitasking
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- MIUI has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, plastic back |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9 x 76 x 7.98 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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