ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro vs iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
$650 – $800
Flagship
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
₹29,999 – ₹37,999
Upper Mid Range
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing 2 devices: ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro vs iQOO iQOO Z11 5G. iQOO iQOO Z11 5G leads overall with the strongest combined scores. iQOO iQOO Z11 5G offers the best value proposition, while iQOO iQOO Z11 5G excels in photography and camera performance. Use the specification table below to see detailed differences across display, performance, battery, and software.
Category Winners
Best Overall
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Value
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Camera
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Gaming
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
Best Battery
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Display
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Performance
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
Best AI
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Software
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Photography
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Best Budget
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Visual Comparison
Specs Radar
Price & Reviews
Release Year
Expert vs Community
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
$650 – $800 Flagship
Final: 4.4/10
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
₹29,999 – ₹37,999 Upper Mid Range
Final: 4.6/10
| Specification |
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro |
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ZTE | iQOO |
| Model | RedMagic 9 Pro | iQOO Z11 5G |
| Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Current Price | $650 – $800 | ₹29,999 – ₹37,999 |
| MSRP | $649 | ₹37,999 |
| Discount | 0% | 21% |
| Lowest Recorded | $620 | ₹28,999 |
| Highest Recorded | $800 | ₹37,999 |
| Historical Lowest | $649 | ₹29,999 |
| Historical Highest | $649 | ₹29,999 |
| Launch Price | $649 | ₹29,999 |
| Savings | — | ₹8,000 |
| Best Deal | $650 | ₹29,999 |
| Price Confidence | 40% | 60% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Colors | Sleet (Black), Cyclone (Transparent Black), Snowfall (Silver) | Cosmic Black, Glacier Blue, Skylight White |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM Options | 12GB, 16GB | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB |
| Screen | 92/100 | 98/100 |
| Technology | — | — |
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | — |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | — |
| Battery | 98/100 | 100/100 |
| Charging | 80W wired, PD3.0 (100% in 35 min) | 90W Flash Charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Rear Camera | 82/100 | 90/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — |
| Video | 1080p at 30/60fps | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aviation aluminum frame, glass back | — |
| Weight | 229 g | 216g |
| Dimensions | 6.8 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Durability | 84/100 | 98/100 |
| Repairability | 60/100 | 80/100 |
| Audio | 92/100 | 91/100 |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM | 5G SA/NSA |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | v5.4 |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| SIM | — | — |
| Operating System | Android 14, RedMagic OS 9 | Android 16 with OriginOS 6 |
| Updates | — | — |
| AI Features | 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP Sony IMX882 with OIS (f/1.79) |
| Security | Optical under-display | 94/100 |
| Gaming | 520Hz touch-sensing capacitive shoulder triggers | 95/100 |
| Benchmarks | — | — |
| Sensors | — | — |
| In The Box | — | — |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Final Score | 4.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Pros | ICE 13 active 22,000 RPM cooling fan maintains sustained peak performance Flawless flat glass rear back panel with zero... | Monumental 9020mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W fast charging Stunning 6.83-inch 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display with 5000... |
| Cons | Under-display selfie camera produces softer portrait quality No official IP water resistance rating due to active fan v... | Slightly heavier frame due to the massive battery unit Lacks wireless charging capability |
Who Should Buy
ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
- Gamers who want top-tier performance and smooth gameplay.
Advantages
- ICE 13 active 22,000 RPM cooling fan maintains sustained peak performance
- Flawless flat glass rear back panel with zero camera bump
- Massive 6500 mAh battery capacity with 80W fast charging
- Notchless 6.8
- inch 120Hz AMOLED display with under
Disadvantages
- Under
- display selfie camera produces softer portrait quality
- No official IP water resistance rating due to active fan ventilation vents
iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking the best features per dollar.
- Photography enthusiasts and content creators.
- Heavy users who need all-day battery life.
- Users who want the most well-rounded flagship experience.
Advantages
- Monumental 9020mAh silicon
- carbon battery with 90W fast charging
- Stunning 6.83
- inch 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display with 5000 nits peak brightness
- Capable Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 performance with 7K Ice Dome cooling
Disadvantages
- Slightly heavier frame due to the massive battery unit
- Lacks wireless charging capability
Best For
- Gaming
- ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro
- Students
- iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
- Creators
- iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
- Business
- iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
- Overall
- iQOO iQOO Z11 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: ZTE RedMagic 9 Pro or iQOO iQOO Z11 5G?
Compare expert scores, AI ratings, and category winners on this page. The overall winner is determined by combined performance, camera, battery, and value scores.
What is the price difference?
Current prices for each device are shown in the Price section. Use the comparison table to see MSRP, discounts, and lowest recorded prices.
