India, March 12 -- A dead phone in the middle of a long college day is more than annoying. It breaks the rhythm. That is the problem iQOO is trying to solve with the new iQOO Z11x, a phone built around two things students usually care about most: battery life and smooth performance. Launched in India on March 12, 2026, the iQOO Z11x starts at an effective price of Rs 17,499 and is clearly aimed at users who move between classes, gaming, streaming, social media, and video calls without wanting to hunt for a charger halfway through the day.

The headline feature is a 7200 mAh battery, which iQOO says is the biggest in its segment. On paper, that gives the phone a real advantage for heavy, all-day use. The company claims up to 40 hours of vi...