iQOO Neo 11 Review: A Performance-Focused Flagship Kispeed monster

friends, I think the iQOO Neo 11 might actually be the best phone for pure speed this year. honestly it’s only out in China right now, but everyone is waiting to see if it’ll ever come to India. If it does show up here, it’s gonna be a huge rival for the OnePlus 15R around that 35 to 40k price point.

We actually grabbed one from China to test it out and man… It’s definitely better than the last one in basically every way. like the screen, the battery, the speed… It’s just way ahead of the old version.

iQOO Neo 11 looks and feels

metal frame and really tough

It looks way different than the older ones. The back has this crazy “Neo” logo, and the colors just pop and change when you move it around. Like one second it’s blue, then it hits the light and looks pink or red. kinda wild honestly.

It’s around 216 or 217 grams, which is a bit heavy, but I guess that’s because the battery is huge. It still feels really high-end, though, because of that metal frame.

They really leveled up the durability, too:

got that IP68 and IP69 stuff for water and dust

built like a tank so it should last a long time

that screen though… probably the best part

huge 6.82-inch 2K amoled thing with 144Hz

the screen is seriously the best thing about this phone. it’s a 6.82-inch panel from BOE and it’s 2K with 144Hz refresh so everything looks super smooth. really looks nice and crisp.

Display specifications:

Resolution: 2k

Refresh: 144hz

Brightness: hits up to 4500 nits

Hbm brightness: like 1800 nits

Bezels are super thin, looks really clean

Honestly, for this price, nothing really beats this screen. Feels just like a flagship, super good for gaming and just scrolling through stuff… really solid.

How the iQOO Neo 11 actually runs and its AnTuTu score
Snapdragon 8 elite with LPDDR5X & ufs 4.1

It’s running that new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is basically the fastest thing out there right now. Blows my mind how fast it is.

The specs:

Processor: snapdragon 8 elite

Ram: lpddr5x ultra (hitting 9600 mbps)

Storage: ufs 4.1

Antutu score 3.3 million

This score clearly shows that the phone is built for heavy performance. Apps open instantly, multitasking is smooth, and even future games will not be able to fully utilize this chipset for the next 1–2 years.

iQOO Neo 11 Gaming Performance & Thermals

BiQOO Neo 11 gaming & heat
BGMI, PUBG and 2K gaming stuff

Honestly this iQOO Neo 11 is just a pure gaming beast… totally focused on speed.

BGMI runs at 120fps

PUBG hits 120fps

That Q2 chip thing lets you play in 2K

Plus, it has bypass charging which is super helpful

Cooling is handled by a massive 1000mm chamber. When you’re really pushing it, it gets to 44–45°C… which is actually fine for a chip this powerful.

iQOO Neo 11 battery & charging speed
7500mAh battery with 100W fast charging

The battery is definitely another huge win.

Battery size: 7500mAh

Charging speed: 100W wired

Charger: comes in the box

Battery life:

Normal use: maybe 1.5 to 2 days

Heavy gaming: like 7 or 8 hours of screen time

You can fully charge the whole 7500mAh in about an hour… honestly, that’s pretty wild for a battery this big.

iQOO Neo 11 camera specs

The camera is decent, but not the Focus

iQOO has clearly prioritized performance over camera.

Camera setup:

50MP primary camera
8MP ultra-wide camera
16MP selfie camera

In good lighting conditions, photos are decent with acceptable detail. However, low-light photography is average. For video:

8K at 30FPS (primary sensor)
4K at 60FPS supported

This is not a camera-centric phone, and iQOO has been transparent about that.

iQOO Neo 11 Connectivity, Sensors & OS

Flagship-Level Extras

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
IR blaster
USB 2.0
Dual stereo speakers with good haptics

The Chinese version has the local OS. But once it hits India, it’ll probably have a much cleaner feel, and apps should just… run better.

Final Verdict: Is the iQOO Neo 11 worth it?

Honestly, this thing is a beast for performance. If you mostly care about stuff like:

A really good screen

Super fast flagship power

Big battery with that crazy charging

Then yeah, for what it’ll cost, it’s honestly hard to beat. But if you really need a really nice camera… maybe look somewhere else?

If it actually launches in India, it’s gonna be a huge problem for the OnePlus 15R. Especially for gamers and people who just push their phones hard.

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