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Realme 16x 5G vs iQOO Z11xa 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹28,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Z11xa 5G has the bigger battery: 7,200 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the 16x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Z11xa 5G is sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- Only the Z11xa 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The 16x 5G is promised more software updates: 3 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Z11xa 5G.
- The 16x 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Which to buy
Get the 16x 5G for the smoother screen, longer software support and better water protection. Get the Z11xa 5G for the bigger battery, the sharper screen and a stabilised main camera.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Size
6.81 inches
6.76 inches
Panel
LCD
LCD
Resolution
1570 x 720 (HD+)
2344 x 1080 (FHD+) (better)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
975 nits
1,000 nits (better)
Protection
Tempered glass
Reinforced Glass
Performance
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
4GB, 6GB
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB
Software
realme UI 7, Android 16 · 3 OS updates (better)
OriginOS 6, Android 16 · 2 OS updates
Camera
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main + 2MP depth
50MP Sony IMX852 (f/1.8, OIS) + 2MP bokeh (f/2.4)
Front camera
8MP
32MP (f/2.45)
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Battery
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Battery
7,000 mAh
7,200 mAh (better)
Wired charging
45W (better)
44W
Wireless charging
Not listed
0W
Build and connectivity
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes (better)
No
Dust and water
IP65 (better)
IP64
Weight
217 g (better)
219 g
Thickness
8.88 mm
8.39 mm (better)
Colours
Glory White, Endurance Brown
Titan Black, Prismatic Green
Availability
Spec16x 5GZ11xa 5G
Launch in India
13 Aug 2026
7 Sep 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
16x 5G
- 4GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹33,999
Z11xa 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
