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A free scan shows the junk files, broken settings and background clutter dragging Windows down - then fixes them in one click.Free scan · Windows 10 & 11The realme GT 7 and iQOO Z11 are built around different priorities. On paper, the GT 7 carries the higher-tier chipset and the faster wired charging, while the Z11 has the larger, curved, higher-refresh display and a slightly higher rated battery capacity. Which one makes more sense depends on what you value most.
The price difference is the one part of this comparison that cannot be stated yet. The iQOO Z11 has a visible India store price for one configuration. The realme GT 7’s official product page does not show a selling price, so there is no verified like-for-like figure to compare against.
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Specs at a glance
The table lists each figure with the source it comes from. Where a manufacturer’s page did not state a value, the table says so rather than filling the gap.
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| Spec | realme GT 7 | iQOO Z11 (5G) | What the difference means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory and storage variants | Not stated on realme India’s official product page reviewed | 8GB/128GB configuration shown on the iQOO Official E-Store | Compare identical RAM and storage before comparing prices |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | GT 7 has the higher-tier chip on paper; no independent benchmark was reviewed |
| Display size and type | 6.78-inch (realme India product page) | 6.83-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K (iQOO India product page) | Z11 is marginally larger and curved |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz per a Gadgets 360 side-by-side comparison; not among the official figures reviewed | 144Hz (iQOO India product page) | Z11 is rated higher; the GT 7 figure is secondary |
| Battery capacity | 7000mAh typical (realme India) | 7050mAh typical (iQOO India product page); 6850mAh rated (iQOO parameter page) | Close on paper; the Z11 figure depends on which iQOO page is used |
| Wired charging | 120W Ultra Charge (realme India) | Up to 44W FlashCharge (iQOO India product page) | GT 7 has the higher listed wattage; both are maximum or conditional figures |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main with OIS; 50MP 2x camera; 8MP wide-angle | 50MP main with OIS (Sony IMX882); 8MP ultrawide | GT 7 lists a dedicated 2x camera; the Z11 lists none |
| Water and dust protection | IP69 claim (realme India) | IP68/IP69 claim (iQOO India) | Both are manufacturer ratings with conditions; see the durability section |
| India price | Not stated on realme India’s official product page reviewed | ₹39,999 for 8GB/128GB on the iQOO Official E-Store, observed 7 October 2026 | No verified price gap yet; see the price section |
Chipset: higher tier on paper, unproven in use
The GT 7 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, and the Z11 uses the Dimensity 7500 Turbo. The naming and tier point to the GT 7 as the stronger chip, but a chip tier is a starting point, not a measured result. Sustained performance, heat behaviour and gaming frame rates depend on the whole device, including cooling and software tuning.
#1 Best Overall
- 6.78 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 1264 x 2780 pixels
- 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM
- Android 15, Mediatek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm), Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
- Real Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
- 162.4 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Both brands publish gaming and smoothness figures from their own testing. realme’s frame-rate claims for the GT 7 and iQOO’s lab results for the Z11 are manufacturer statements. They are useful for understanding what each company is promising, but they are not a head-to-head comparison, and no independent benchmark of either phone was available for this article.
Display: larger and curved, or flatter with a shorter diagonal
The Z11’s 6.83-inch curved AMOLED panel is the bigger screen of the two, with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate according to iQOO’s product page. The GT 7’s 6.78-inch figure comes from realme’s product page, and the 120Hz figure comes from a secondary comparison listing.
A higher refresh rate makes motion look smoother when content supports it, but it is not a free advantage: higher refresh rates generally draw more power, so the real effect on battery life depends on how the phone manages the display. Curved edges affect how a case and screen protector sit, so check accessory fit against the exact regional model. Brightness and panel quality are not established by specification sheets alone. iQOO’s brightness figures are lab results from its own testing, and no independent screen measurements were reviewed.
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- 6.78 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 1264 x 2780 pixels
- 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM
- Android 15, Mediatek Dimensity 9400e (4 nm), Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
- Real Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
- 162.4 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Battery and charging: close capacities, different charging claims
realme GT 7
realme lists a 7000mAh typical battery and 120W Ultra Charge. Its product page also states a 0–100% charge time of 40 minutes. That is a manufacturer claim measured under realme’s own test conditions, which are not reproduced here, and it is not an independent test.
iQOO Z11
iQOO’s product page lists a 7050mAh typical battery and up to 44W FlashCharge. Its parameter page gives a rated capacity of 6850mAh, and it warns that charging speed varies with conditions and that 44W is a maximum under specified conditions. Depending on which iQOO figure you use, the Z11 is either 50mAh ahead of the GT 7 or 150mAh behind it.
What the numbers do not tell you
Rated capacity and charging wattage do not establish how long either phone lasts or how quickly it charges in ordinary use. Screen size, refresh-rate settings, signal strength and temperature all change the result. Before relying on a battery claim, look for:
Rank #3
- 6.79 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, 1440 x 3136 pixels
- 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM
- Android 16, Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
- Rear: 50 MP, f/1.8, 22mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 200 MP, f/2.6, 65mm, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.64µm, Front: 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
- 161.8 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
- Whether the figure is a typical or a rated capacity, and which page it comes from
- The conditions behind a charge-time claim, such as ambient temperature and starting charge level
- Independent screen-on-time or charge-time tests, which were not part of the sources reviewed for this comparison
Cameras: more lenses on the GT 7, not proof of better photos
The GT 7 lists three rear cameras: a 50MP main with OIS, a 50MP 2x camera, and an 8MP wide-angle. The Z11 lists a 50MP main with OIS built on a Sony IMX882 sensor, and an 8MP ultrawide. The GT 7 is the only one with a dedicated 2x lens, which matters if you shoot portraits or distant subjects often and use the zoom range.
Sensor resolution and lens count do not show which phone takes better photos. Processing, low-light performance and colour tuning decide that, and no sample images or camera tests were reviewed for this article.
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realme lists an IP69 rating for the GT 7, and iQOO lists IP68/IP69 for the Z11. These are ingress-protection claims made under specific lab conditions, not a promise that the phone will stay waterproof for its life.
Rank #4
- For USA Buyers: This Smartphone is not compatible/will not work with any CDMA Networks including: VERIZON, SPRINT, US CELLULAR. Please check with your network provider for 3G or 4G/LTE compatibility check before you purchase.
- Dual-SIM, Network Compatibility, SIM CARD 1 & 2 : [2G : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and/or 3G : HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 and/or 4G : FDD LTE: 700(B12)/ 700(B13)/ 700(B17)/ 700(B28)/ 800(B20)/ 850(B5)/ 850(B18)/ 850(B19)/ 850(B26)/ 900(B8)/ 1700(B4)/ 1700(B66)/ 1800(B3)/ 1900(B2)/ 1900(B39)/ 2100(B1)/ 2300(B40)/ 2500(B41)/ 2600(B7)/ 2600(B38) and/or 5G : N1/ N2/ N3/ N5/ N7/ N8/ N20/ N28/ N38/ N40/ N41/ N66/ N77/ N78 SA/NSA]
- 6.78 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 1264 x 2780 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
- 256GB ROM Storage, 12GB RAM
- Android 15, Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
iQOO’s own page says water and dust resistance may decline with daily use, advises against everyday immersion, and states that liquid damage is not covered by warranty. Treat both ratings as protection against occasional splashes and dust, not as a reason to use the phone underwater. If either phone gets wet, dry it before connecting a charger.
Price difference: what can and cannot be said
The iQOO Official E-Store listed the Z11 5G in the 8GB/128GB configuration at ₹39,999 when observed on 7 October 2026. Store prices change often, and this figure is an observed listing rather than a fixed launch price or a guaranteed offer. The crossed-out reference price shown alongside it is not a verified transaction price, so this article does not use it.
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realme India’s official GT 7 product page, as reviewed, lists specifications but no selling price. Retailer listings for the GT 7 appeared in search results, but none was confirmed as a current, like-for-like offer from a primary retailer. As a result, this article does not state a price difference or describe either phone as cheaper.
To close the gap yourself, compare offers that match on all of these:
- The same memory and storage configuration, and the same regional model
- The same seller and the same date
- Whether bank offers, exchange values or coupons are included in the price shown
- Whether the price includes delivery, and whether it is a list price or a discounted one
Which one to choose
Choose the realme GT 7 if
- A higher-tier chipset and the highest listed wired charging wattage matter most to you
- A dedicated 2x camera is part of your photography
- A smaller, flatter screen suits your hands and use
Choose the iQOO Z11 if
- A larger curved screen with a 144Hz refresh rate is a priority
- You want the phone with the higher rated battery figure, with the caveat that iQOO publishes two capacity numbers
- You have confirmed a current price for the 8GB/128GB configuration and it fits your budget
If the price of the GT 7 in your region matches the Z11 on the same configuration, the choice comes down to the chip tier and camera setup against the display. If you cannot confirm matching prices, decide on specifications first and check the price last.
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