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iQOO Z11 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G

₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

iQOO iQOO Z11 From ₹34,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G From ₹36,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The iQOO Z11 starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹34,999 against ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.

  • The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,050 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 44W.
  • The screens are a split decision: the iQOO Z11 is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is brighter (3,500 nits against 3,000).
  • The iQOO Z11 is the lighter phone: 199 g against 226 g.
Which to buy

Get the iQOO Z11 for the lower price, the smoother screen and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the brighter screen.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Overall 7.8 out of 10 Very good 7.8 out of 10 Very good
Performance 7.6 out of 10 (better) 7 out of 10
Display 9.2 out of 10 (better) 9 out of 10
Rear camera 6.6 out of 10 6.6 out of 10
Front camera 6.2 out of 10 (better) 5.5 out of 10
Battery 8 out of 10 8.9 out of 10 (better)
Build 8.3 out of 10 9.2 out of 10 (better)
Software Not rated 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Size 6.83 inches 6.83 inches
Panel Curved AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2800 x 1260 (1.5K) 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 144Hz (better) 120Hz
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 3,500 nits (better)
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
CPU Not listed Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno
RAM 6GB, 8GB, 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
Software OriginOS 6 HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Rear cameras 50MP Sony IMX882 main (f/1.79, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera 32MP 16MP (f/2.4)
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Battery 7,050 mAh 9,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 44W 67W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Not listed
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Dust and water IP68 and IP69 IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K
Weight 199 g (better) 226 g
Thickness 7.99 mm (better) 8.6 mm
Colours Aurora Green, Celestial Blue Cloud Blue, Purple Vibe, Stealth Black

Availability

SpeciQOO Z11Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Launch in India 20 Aug 2026 9 Sep 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

iQOO Z11
  • 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
  • 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹39,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

iQOO Z11 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, answered

In India, the iQOO Z11 starts at ₹34,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts at ₹36,999.

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Which is cheaper, the iQOO Z11 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G?

The iQOO Z11, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹34,999 for the iQOO Z11, ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G. The iQOO Z11 comes in 4 versions, up to ₹49,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO Z11 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, with 9,000 mAh to 7,050 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is quicker: 67W to 44W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

It is a split: the iQOO Z11's screen is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G's is brighter (3,500 to 3,000 nits). The iQOO Z11 has a 6.83-inch Curved AMOLED at 144Hz, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP Sony IMX882 main (f/1.79, OIS) on the iQOO Z11 and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The iQOO Z11 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The iQOO Z11, at 199 g to 226 g.