The iQoo Z11 series is gearing up for a wider rollout, and the timing couldn’t be better for anyone shopping for a new mid-range smartphone in 2026. After debuting in China in March, iQoo has now confirmed that the iQoo Z11 lineup will officially launch in Malaysia on May 6, bringing two models to global buyers: the standard iQoo Z11 and the iQoo Z11x.
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the global release is a noticeable change in hardware. A device believed to be the global iQoo Z11 has appeared on Geekbench under the model number I2512, and it suggests that the international version won’t mirror the China model’s chipset. While the Chinese iQoo Z11 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, the global iQoo Z11 is listed with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. That’s a modern mid-range processor built on a 4nm process, positioning the phone to compete strongly in performance and efficiency in its price segment.
The benchmark results look solid for a phone in this class. The iQoo Z11 posts a single-core score of 1,214 and a multi-core score of 3,091, indicating respectable everyday speed for tasks like social apps, multitasking, and casual gaming.
Design and configurations are also starting to come into focus through the official listing page details. The iQoo Z11 is expected to arrive in blue and black color options, with two memory choices: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, or 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. Visually, it adopts a pill-shaped rear camera housing, a style that gives it a more premium, modern look in line with current smartphone design trends.
For buyers who want a more budget-friendly option, the iQoo Z11x is also set for Malaysia. It will be offered in silver and black, with storage variants of 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. Unlike the Z11, the Z11x uses a square camera module design, similar to what’s seen on its China counterpart, helping distinguish the two models at a glance.
Beyond the Z11 series news, there’s also fresh chatter around upcoming iQoo devices, with a separate leak pointing to key specifications for the iQoo 15T and the iQoo Pad 6 Pro—suggesting iQoo is preparing a busy release schedule across both smartphones and tablets.
