With the improvement of mobile chip performance, the mobile game market has ushered in unprecedented development opportunities. More and more young people choose mobile phones as their main gaming platform, and more and more mobile phone manufacturers have begun to pay attention to the improvement of mobile game experience. In this context, high-performance mobile phones have become a force that cannot be ignored in the market.

As Performance mobile phone As a leading brand in the field, iQOO has always won the favor of consumers with its ultimate performance and excellent gaming experience.

At the end of last year, iQOO launched its new generation of digital flagship: the iQOO 11 series, equipped with the most powerful Snapdragon 8 processor at the time, and with 200W ultra-fast flash charging, 2K E6 screen, self-developed chip V2+ and many other black technologies, becoming one of the most powerful performance mobile phones on the market at the time.

On July 4 of this year, iQOO brought the S version of its first digital series: iQOO 11S.

This phone has been fully upgraded based on the iQOO 11 series. Although iQOO is not a purely gaming phone and its appearance is more elegant and restrained, in fact, with functions such as super-resolution and super-frame concurrency and dual-control pressure sensing under the screen, iQOO still brings a lot of surprises in gaming performance and has become the official phone for the Hangzhou Asian Games e-sports event.

So what are the highlights of iQOO 11S, and what kind of gaming experience can it bring us? Let's take a look.

Unboxing

First, let’s take a look at the packaging box of iQOO 11S. It is designed with black as the main color and uses a plain leather material similar to the back panel of the phone. With irregular openings, it has a neat texture, and the BMW M racing logo shows its uniqueness. Just like the "Volkswagen with letters" that is popular on the Internet, BMW with M is synonymous with speed. The strong combination of the two also shows the sports gene in the bones of iQOO 11S - just tell me, is it fast or not.

After opening the package, we can see accessories such as the phone body, 200W ultra-fast flash charging adapter, Type-C data cable transparent protective case, SIM card needle, instruction manual and warranty card.

The phone in my hand is a brand new color of iQOO 11S: Qiantang Tide. This color is mainly blue and cyan, and the back is made of second-generation silicone leather material, which feels delicate and soft and is not easy to get fingerprints. The color scheme is inspired by the tide of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, which symbolizes the powerful performance and surging power of iQOO 11S.

The back of the phone is the Qiantang Tingchao color scheme we just mentioned. In the upper left corner is a cloud-step camera module consisting of three cameras and a flash. Below the camera module is a metal strip with the words "ULTRA SENSING" engraved on it, indicating the imaging system of this phone. Yes With top-notch sensors.

The front of the phone uses a straight screen design that is more suitable for e-sports, but the edge curvature of the back panel is transitioned to further enhance the feel. Combined with the excellent damping feeling of the leather, the grip of the naked phone is very good. It is recommended for all friends who are not prone to "hand slippage" to use it directly "naked".

There is a metal middle frame on the side of the body, the power button and volume button on the right, the SIM card slot, Type-C interface, speaker, and microphone at the bottom, and another microphone and infrared on the top.

In general, the appearance design of iQOO 11S is relatively simple yet stylish, the Qiantang Tingchao color scheme is also very distinctive, and the plain leather material also enhances the feel and texture. The body size is 164.86×77.07×8.72mm and the weight is 207.5g (Qiantang Tingchao). The appearance design is impeccable both in terms of vision and grip.

A thug in a suit, elegant appearance and powerful core

In terms of configuration, iQOO 11S can be said to be one of the most powerful performance phones on the market. It is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, a flagship chip that uses 4nm process and integrates X70 baseband. The CPU main frequency is as high as 3.2GHz and the GPU frequency reaches 640MHz.

In terms of memory, iQOO 11S offers four configurations: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. The memory uses an enhanced version of LPDDR5X, and the storage uses an enhanced version of UFS 4.0, which has faster read and write speeds. In addition, iQOO 11S also supports memory fusion technology, which can convert some idle storage space into memory use, up to 24GB.

The one I have is the top-of-the-line version with 16GB+1TB. The capacity of the computer is several times higher than that of the Fruit computer I use myself... I can say that I will no longer have to worry about memory or storage.

In terms of battery, the iQOO 11S is equipped with a 4700mAh dual-cell battery and supports 200W ultra-fast flash charging. We will conduct specific battery life and charging tests later.

In terms of screen configuration, the iQOO 11S has maxed out the screen, using a Samsung E6 straight screen with a resolution of 3200x1440, supporting a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz and a touch sampling rate of 1200Hz, as well as HDR10+, DCI-P3 color gamut, SGS low blue light certification and other functions.

In addition, the iQOO 11S is also equipped with a supercomputing independent graphics chip, which can increase the 60Hz video content to 120Hz for playback, making the picture smoother.

In terms of system, the iQOO 11S runs the OriginOS system customized based on Android 13. This is a new system under vivo with a new interaction logic and visual style.

OriginOS also provides a wealth of personalized functions and intelligent services, such as desktop widgets, atomic notifications, atomic services, atomic components, etc. At the same time, OriginOS has also formed an ecological linkage with vivo products, such as vivo smart glasses, vivo smart watches, etc.

iQOO 11S also supports dual-mode 5G, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, symmetrical stereo dual speakers and other functions. It is worth mentioning that iQOO 11S is also equipped with under-screen dual-control pressure sensing and dual X-axis linear motors, which can achieve the effects of press control and symmetrical vibration feedback in games.

Next, let’s take a look at the performance of iQOO 11S.

First, let's take a look at the AnTuTu V10 version's running score, which tests the basic performance of CPU, GPU, memory, storage, etc. The results show that the total score is 1.662 million points, including 415,000 points for CPU, 611,000 points for GPU, 362,000 points for MEM, and 273,000 points for UX. This score is outstanding among current Android phones, surpassing 99% of devices.

It is worth mentioning that this was fully tested at room temperature of 27°C. The power consumption was only 1%, and the temperature of the phone only rose by 2.9°C to 38.7°C.

Under the same environment, Geekbench 5's single-core test scored 1469 points and multi-core test scored 4572 points; Geekbench 6's single-core test scored 2051 points and multi-core test scored 5481 points, both of which are top Android levels.

Then let's take a look at the game performance. We selected three popular games: "Honor of Kings", "Game for Peace" and "Genshin Impact", and tested their frame rate performance respectively. In the test environment, we used Kite software, which can display the game's frame rate, SoC frequency, battery output current, voltage, power consumption and other information in real time.

The first is "Honor of Kings", which is a national-level MOBA game with exquisite graphics and high requirements for mobile phone performance. We adjusted the picture quality to HD, high resolution, and turned on the extremely high frame rate mode on iQOO 11S.

The results show that the iQOO 11S can run stably at 120 frames in the first 25 minutes without any lag or frame drop.

Next is "Peace Elite", a battle royale shooting game with a wide range of scenes and high requirements for mobile phone performance. We adjusted the image quality to HDR HD on the iQOO 11S and turned on the extreme frame rate mode.

The results show that the iQOO 11S can run stably at around 60 frames without any lag or frame drop. The picture is also very clear and sharp, with rich details.

It must be mentioned that in this game, iQOO 11S can experience the convenient operation brought by the dual-control pressure under the screen. "Peace Elite" is a 3D shooting competitive game with very complicated operations. It requires simultaneous control of multiple actions such as moving, aiming, shooting, and changing bullets.

On the iQOO 11S, I can use the dual-control pressure-sensing function under the screen to set both sides of the screen as custom pressure-sensitive areas, and bind different operations to them. I can press the screen with my fingers (the force can be set) to achieve quick and convenient operation.

For example, I can set pressing the left side of the screen to aim, and pressing the right side of the screen to shoot.

In this way, I can aim and shoot while constantly moving and adjusting the perspective, which is equivalent to replacing two physical buttons with pressure sensing, which is very convenient. For players, this is a function that you can never go back to once you use it.

Finally, there is "Genshin Impact", an open world adventure game with extremely beautiful graphics and extremely high requirements for mobile phone performance. In response to this, the iQOO 11S has a built-in supercomputing independent graphics chip that supports the concurrent activation of "super resolution" and "super frame".

The so-called "super-resolution" is to enlarge the low-resolution image to high resolution through AI algorithm, and perform noise reduction, sharpening and other processing to improve the clarity and details of the image.

The so-called "super frame" is to increase the low frame rate of the picture to a high frame rate through interpolation technology, and perform motion compensation, motion smoothing and other processing to improve the smoothness and continuity of the picture.

These two functions are enabled concurrently for the first time on iQOO 11S, which means that players can enjoy higher-definition images without sacrificing smoothness.

In the game Genshin Impact, iQOO 11S allows you to experience the amazing effects brought by super-resolution and super-frame concurrency. You can see that the overall picture is very clear and sharp, whether it is a building in the distance or a person in the near grass, it can present detailed and realistic textures and light and shadow. At the same time, the picture is also very smooth, whether it is running, flying, or casting skills, it can maintain a high frame rate and low latency, making players more immersed.

We adjusted the image quality to the highest on the iQOO 11S and turned on the 60 FPS mode. The results showed that the iQOO 11S could run stably at around 60 FPS in the first 18 minutes, and then stabilized at around 50 FPS, without any major fluctuations. For this famous baking software that is not known for its optimization, this performance is undoubtedly excellent.

Through the test of these three games, we can see that the gaming performance of iQOO 11S is very strong, and it can easily cope with various large-scale games on the market, and maintain high frame rate and high-quality output. At the same time, during the game, we did not feel obvious heat or power consumption, indicating that the heat dissipation and battery management of iQOO 11S are also very good.

IMX866 supports the peak of imaging

In addition to performance, the camera performance of iQOO 11S is also worth paying attention to. In terms of camera, iQOO 11S has three rear cameras. The main camera is a 50MP Sony customized VCS IMX866 sensor, which supports OIS optical image stabilization, f/1.88 large aperture, full-pixel dual-core focus and other functions; the telephoto camera is 13MP, supports 2x optical zoom; the ultra-wide-angle camera is 8MP, supports 116° viewing angle. The front camera is 16MP, supports portrait beauty, HDR and other functions.

First, let's take a look at the performance of the main camera. The main camera has a very high quality in taking pictures, and can take clear, delicate, colorful, and wide dynamic range photos. We took some samples under different light and scenes, and we can see that the imaging effect of the main camera is very good, whether it is day or night, long-range or close-up, it can show rich details and layering.

In addition to these three rear cameras, the iQOO 11S also has a 16-megapixel front camera that supports portrait beauty, HDR and other functions. This camera allows users to get better picture quality and effects when taking selfies or video calls, and can also provide clearer pictures and sounds when live streaming games.

Through the display of these samples, we can see that the iQOO 11S, which is known for its performance, also has an "unexpected" surprising camera performance. Whether it is the main camera, telephoto, ultra-wide angle or front camera, it can take high-quality photos and videos. In addition, the iQOO 11S also provides a variety of shooting modes and functions, such as night scene mode, portrait mode, professional mode, slow motion mode, panorama mode, dynamic photos, etc., allowing users to give full play to their creativity and imagination in different scenarios.

The material-stacking maniac brings you the ultimate audio-visual enjoyment

In addition to performance and camera, iQOO 11S also performs very well in audio and video entertainment. As a mobile phone with 2K E6 screen, symmetrical stereo dual speakers, super computing independent graphics chip and other functions, iQOO 11S can give users a better audio-visual experience when watching videos or listening to music.

It can be said that this screen is one of the top screens on the market. With a super retina visual experience of 517 PPI, the picture has reached a very high level in terms of clarity, smoothness, color and brightness. iQOO 11S uses its self-developed XDR display engine, which not only brings a global maximum brightness of 1100nit, but also has a high-frequency PWM dimming of up to 1440Hz. The display effect of the entire screen is amazing, the picture is delicate and sharp, the colors are bright and realistic, the dynamic range is wide, and the contrast is high, giving people an immersive feeling.

The performance of the speakers is also amazing. The stereo speakers equipped with the iQOO 11S allow users to get better effects and sound quality when listening to music or watching videos. In addition to the loud volume, the sound quality is also clear, the bass is powerful, the treble is not harsh, and the vocals and background music tend to be balanced.

Even compared with the iPad Pro with four speakers, the iQOO 11S is not inferior in volume and sound field. Except for the slightly weak bass, it can compete with it in other aspects.

200W flash charging, keep away from power bank "killer"

Finally, let's take a look at the battery life and charging performance of iQOO 11S. It is equipped with a 4700mAh dual-core battery and supports 200W ultra-fast flash charging. This combination can be said to be one of the most advanced systems on the market, and it can bring users the ultimate experience in terms of both battery life and charging.

Previously, we conducted game and audio and video tests on the iQOO 11S, as well as battery life tests.

The results show that after 50 minutes of playing "Honor of Kings", the battery power dropped by 25%; after 25 minutes of playing "Peace Elite", the battery power dropped by 14%; after 42 minutes of playing "Genshin Impact", the battery power dropped by 21%;

Playing the entire "The Wandering Earth 2" on Bilibili, 173 minutes, 4K resolution, medium brightness and volume, with barrage turned on, the battery power dropped by 39%.

A simple cumulative calculation shows that even after more than 5 hours of such super heavy use, the iQOO 11S still has some power left.

This result is very good for a mobile phone with a 2K E6 screen and a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor. It can be seen that iQOO has profound skills in battery life optimization.

In terms of charging performance, the iQOO 11S, with its 200W ultra-fast flash charging, has entered the "kingdom of freedom" where it has no rivals.

The actual test shows that the daily use of fast mode charging speed is already very fast, charging from 1% to 100% in just 20 minutes and 39 seconds. It only takes 6 minutes and 40 seconds to charge 50% of the power, and in "extreme" mode, it only takes 5 minutes to charge 54%, and it only takes 13 minutes and 34 seconds to fully charge. When users go out, they don't need to borrow expensive power banks that are called "killers" on the street. They can use any fragmented time to recharge their mobile phones, which can immediately eliminate the anxiety of battery life.

In addition, the temperature control of the iQOO 11S during charging is also excellent. Even in the fastest speed mode, it only reaches a maximum temperature of 44°C in a short time, and the average temperature is only 35°C, which is only a little warm to the touch.

Summarize

After the above detailed introduction and actual test, I believe everyone has a comprehensive understanding of the iQOO 11S phone. Although it does not claim to be a mobile phone designed for games, its top hardware configuration and display effects, as well as unique gaming functions such as super-resolution and super-frame concurrency and under-screen dual-control pressure sensing, still make the iQOO 11S stand at the top of the gaming experience.

In fact, iQOO 11S not only performs well in games, but also in other aspects. For example, it inherits the brand's long-standing superb photography quality, firmly in the first echelon of the industry; powerful audio and video capabilities, can provide the ultimate entertainment experience; it also supports 200W ultra-fast flash charging, with amazing charging speed.

In terms of appearance design, iQOO 11S also has its own characteristics. The straight screen design is more practical for e-sports players, the new Qiantang Tingchao color scheme is elegant in Chinese style, and the back cover design made of plain leather feels comfortable.

In short, iQOO 11S is a mobile phone with powerful performance, rich functions and exquisite appearance. Whether you are a game enthusiast or an ordinary user, you can find what you like in it. If you want to buy a gaming phone, then iQOO 11S is definitely a choice you can't miss. If you want to buy a mobile phone with high cost performance and excellent overall performance, then iQOO 11S is also worth considering.

Among the many versions, I recommend you to choose the iQOO 11S 16GB+1TB Qiantang Tingchao color version. For only 1,000 yuan more than the lowest configuration version, you can have the largest memory and storage space, so you don't have to worry about operation and storage issues. Compared with the 1,000 yuan next door that can only buy 128G capacity increase, it is very cost-effective.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.