Comparison: iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

• iQOO Z6 5G is the latest 5G smartphone to launch in India.
  
• Slotted in the budget segment, it takes on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, thanks to the Snapdragon 695 chipset that powers both the phones.
  
• But is it only the processor that matters? Find out which budget 5G smartphone offers a better overall package.
  

The new iQOO Z6 5G promises a lot of features and firepower in the sub-₹20,000 price segment, taking the newly-launched Redmi Note 11 Pro series head-on. With 5G, 120Hz refresh rate display and more features under its belt, smartphone buyers are spoilt for choice as more and more high-end features continue to trickle down to the mid-range and budget segments.

The sub-₹20,000 price segment has always been one of the most competitive segments in the Indian smartphone industry, with several offerings from Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo and others vying for buyers’ attention.

With the increasing visibility of iQOO, one of the sister companies under the BBK Electronics umbrella, smartphone buyers can rejoice as the company tries to establish itself by offering value-for-money smartphones that compete with Xiaomi and Samsung’s offerings.


In this post, we pit the iQOO Z6 5G against the recently-launched Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G to understand which budget 5G smartphone offers the best bang for your buck. Let’s dive in.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – price

The iQOO Z6 5G price in India starts at ₹15,499 for the 4GB model, ₹16,999 for 6GB and ₹17,999 for the 8GB model, with 128GB storage in all three models.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, on the other hand, starts at ₹20,999 for 6GB + 128GB, ₹22,999 for 8GB + 128GB and ₹24,999 for 8GB + 256GB model.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – display

Both the iQOO Z6 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ sport Full HD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, while the Z6 5G sports an LCD display, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a Super AMOLED display, which is considerably better than an LCD panel.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – processor and storage

Both the iQOO Z6 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G are powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of memory.


In terms of storage, the Z6 5G comes in two variants – 64GB and 128GB. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G offers 128GB and 256GB storage options.

Both the phones support microSD cards up to 1TB.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – cameras

The iQOO Z6 5G sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera, along with a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth camera. It has a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calling.


On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is a notch above in terms of imaging. It has a 108MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultrawide angle snapper and a 2MP macro camera. It has a 16MP front facing camera.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – battery

Both the smartphones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery and support fast charging. However, while the iQOO Z6 5G supports only 18W fast charging, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G with 67W fast charging.

iQOO Z6 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G – which budget 5G phone should you buy?

The iQOO Z6 5G presents a good opportunity for those who want to buy a powerful yet affordable 5G smartphone. The processor that powers these smartphones is the same, so in case you are looking at just the performance aspect, then both the phones are on an equal footing.

However, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a better display, camera setup and faster charging speeds, so the slight premium that Xiaomi is asking for here might as well be worth it.

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