iQOO Z11 series vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $290, a difference of about $91. 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 13 is praised for amoled display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price. 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 13 if…
- →AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- →120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
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 13
Pros
- AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- 120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
- 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging provides great longevity
- Slim and lightweight design at 188.5 g
Cons
- No 5G connectivity limits future-proofing
- Snapdragon 685 is weak for gaming or heavy multitasking
- Macro and ultrawide cameras are low quality
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- No wireless charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 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) | — | 1800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188.5 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, glass back |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2 x 75.6 x 7.97 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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