So, iQOO made headlines in India, when it became the first company to introduce a flagship smartphone. featuring Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The device hit the market in January 2023 and garnered considerable success. In order to make it more affordable for customers in India, The, iQOO offered significant discounts during recent Amazon sales. Building on this momentum, iQOO is now working on expanding its iQOO 11 series, with the upcoming iQOO 11S as the latest addition.
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Tipped Specifications for the iQOO 11S
According to the leak, the iQOO 11S will feature notable upgrades in terms of fast charging and performance. The smartphone is expected to come equipped with an overclocked version or a high core frequency variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. which will be built on a 4nm process. This chipset is comparable to the one seen in the Galaxy S23 series.
Now, In terms of charging capabilities. the iQOO 11S is rumored to support 200W fast charging technology. although the exact battery capacity remains unknown. The device is likely to retain the same impressive 2K resolution Samsung E6 AMOLED screen found in the iQOO 11, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, iQOO will equip the smartphone with a 50MP primary rear camera setup, featuring a V2 ISP imaging system.
Launch Details and Global Availability
As of now, iQOO has not officially commented on the launch of the iQOO 11S. However, it is expected to primarily target the Chinese market. with reports suggesting a Q3 2023 release in China. additionally, selected global markets might also witness the arrival of the iQOO 11S between June and August. The device will be available in two RAM and storage configurations. 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM with 512GB storage. and, iQOO is set to incorporate LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage in the smartphone.
A Look Back at the iQOO 11
For those unfamiliar with its predecessor, the iQOO 11 was equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. and, up to 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Its display featured a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED panel with a 2K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. In terms of photography, it boasted a triple rear camera setup, comprising a primary 50MP sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom.
