India, Aug. 31 -- The iQOO Z series has long been regarded as one of the most sought-after affordable smartphones, consistently striking a perfect balance between price and value. As the smartphone market experiences a sharp rise in component costs, the brand has positioned its all-new Z11 in a completely different segment to persevere through this challenging period. While the Z10, its predecessor, started at Rs.20,998 a year ago, the entry-level Z11 will now cost you upwards of Rs.34,999.

Although this price hike may upset long-standing fans of the Z series, it has given iQOO room to overhaul the lineup with unheard-of features. The Z11 introduces more robust dust and water protection, a 1.5K AMOLED display, an additional ultra-wide ca...