Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Which is better

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: The Redmi K60 Pro might have the same chipset as the iQOO 11 Pro but it sure is not as good as the iQOO 11 Pro. Yes, the Redmi K60 Pro is cheaper but a close look at the specifications of both smartphones shows that the iQOO 11 Pro is better than the Redmi K60 Pro.

For the sake of argument and for you to know the areas where the iQOO 11 Pro is better than the Redmi K60 Pro, we’ve put together this Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro specs comparison. In this article, we highlighted the differences and similarities between both smartphones.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro

Specs	Redmi K60 Pro	iQOO 11 Pro
Display	6.67-inches, 120Hz	6.78-inches, 144Hz
Display Features	OLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 16GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 512GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 8MP + 2MP	50MP + 13MP + 50MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	5,000mAh (120W)	4,700mAh (200W)
Water & DustProof	NO	NO

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Display, Design, and Durability

The iQOO 11 Pro has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED curved display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate while the Redmi K60 Pro has a smaller 6.67-inch OLED display that supports HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision. The Redmi K60 Pro has a flat screen while the iQOO 11 Pro has a curved screen but both phones have the same punch hole on the screen.

On the rear, both smartphones also look different. Both phones have a similar rectangular camera module on the rear but the camera module of the iQOO 11 Pro is bigger because it has bigger camera sensors. The pictures above best describe the difference in design between the Redmi K60 Pro and iQOO 11.

As for durability, both smartphones are made of the same materials and none is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins). The display of both phones is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The iQOO 11 Pro weighs about 210.5 grams or 213 grams (7.44 oz) which makes it a little heavier than the Redmi K60 Pro which weighs about 201 grams or 205 grams (7.09 oz).

The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame on both phones. There are no microSD card slots and 3.5mm headphone jack ports on both phones. But both phones have stereo speakers, a microphone, and a USB Type-C port.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Camera

Camera	Redmi K60 Pro	iQOO 11 Pro
Primary	50MP	50MP
Telephoto/Macro	2MP Macro	13MP Telephoto
Ultra-wide	8MP	50MP
Front	16MP	16MP

The iQOO 11 Pro has more useful camera sensors than the Redmi K60 Pro. Both smartphones have a 50-megapixel OIS main camera but the iQOO 11 Pro features a 13-megapixel telephoto lens while the Redmi K60 Pro features a 2MP macro lens.

The iQOO 11 Pro has a better ultra-wide angle camera which makes it a better camera phone than the Redmi K60 Pro. On the front, both phones have the same 16-megapixel camera for selfies and videos. The camera sensors on the iQOO 11 Pro are bigger and take better photos than the cameras of the Redmi K60 Pro.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of the iQOO 11 Pro and Redmi K60 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and this means that the performance of both smartphones is very similar. Both smartphones have the same CPU cores and GPU. Even the ISP, AI engine, 5G MODEM, RAM and Storage technology, etc on both phones are the same. We already wrote about the full details of this chipset, you can read about it here.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the iQOO 11 Pro are 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the Redmi K60 Pro are 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Software

The iQOO 11 Pro boots OriginOS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Redmi K60 Pro boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. Both smartphones will get up to three years of software updates. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Battery & Charging Features

The Redmi K60 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh battery while the iQOO 11 Pro is powered by a 4,700mAh battery. The iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W wired and 50W wireless fast charging while the Redmi K60 Pro supports 120W wired and 30W wireless fast charging. The Redmi K60 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro are available in green, white, and black colors.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Price

The starting price of the iQOO 11 Pro (8 + 256GB) is about $899 which is about $250 more expensive than the $649 price of the Redmi K60 Pro (8GB + 256GB). So, between the iQOO 11 Pro and Redmi K60 Pro which is best for you to buy? See the conclusion of this Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro comparison below for the answer.

Buy iQOO 11 Pro and Redmi K60 Pro

iQOO 11 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

Redmi K60 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$599.00

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Conclusion

The iQOO 11 Pro is better than the Redmi K60 Pro because it has a smoother display, better camera sensors, faster-wired charging, and faster wireless charging. But, the Redmi K60 Pro is cheaper than the iQoo 11 Pro, and comparing the specs, the Redmi K60 Pro offers very good value for the money.

If you buy the Redmi K60 Pro, you’ll save $250, get a decent camera system, get a similar performance, a bigger battery, 120W fast charging, and 30W wireless charging. However, if you have the money, we’ll recommend the iQOO 11 Pro ahead of the Redmi K60 Pro. You might also want to consider buying the vanilla iQOO 11($699) ahead of the Redmi K60 Pro.

Redmi K60 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: PROS and CONS

The iQOO 11 Pro and Redmi K60 Pro have great performance
iQOO 11 Pro has a 13MP telephoto lens but the Redmi K60 Pro does not
The Redmi K60 Pro has a bigger battery than the iQOO 11 Pro
The iQOO 11 Pro has a smoother refresh rate than the Redmi K60 Pro
The Redmi K60 Pro is cheaper than the iQOO 11 Pro
The iQOO 11 Pro has faster wired and wireless charging systems
Both smartphones have a good audio quality
Both smartphones have 5G network connectivity
Both phones do not have a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack port
None of these phones are certified to be water and dustproof