iQOO Z11xa vs realme 16x 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 iQOO Z11xa has the bigger battery: 7,200 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the iQOO Z11xa is sharper (FHD+ against HD+), the realme 16x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The iQOO Z11xa is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the iQOO Z11xa for the bigger battery, the sharper screen and better water protection. Get the realme 16x 5G for the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹33,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO Z11xa vs realme 16x 5G, answered
In India, the iQOO Z11xa starts at ₹28,999 and the realme 16x 5G starts at ₹28,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO Z11xa or the realme 16x 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹28,999. The realme 16x 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO Z11xa or the realme 16x 5G?
The iQOO Z11xa, with 7,200 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 44W and 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 16x 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The iQOO Z11xa has a 6.76-inch LCD at 120Hz, the realme 16x 5G a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP Sony IMX852 main on the iQOO Z11xa and 50MP main on the realme 16x 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 Z11xa runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo, the realme 16x 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
The iQOO Z11xa, rated IP68 and IP69 to the realme 16x 5G's IP65. Only the iQOO Z11xa is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 219 g and 217 g.
