20, Aug 2026
Wordly Reports 668% Three-Year Growthas AI Translation Reshapes Live Events
EventTech leader climbs to 52nd fastest-growing software company on Inc. 5000 after powering 1 billion minutes of live keynotes, breakouts, and post-event dubbing
LOS ALTOS, CA – Aug 20 – Wordly, the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions, announced it ranked No. 521 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, climbing 1,186 places from No. 1,707 a year ago. Among software companies, Wordly rose from No. 196 to No. 52, a 144-place jump, as demand grows for AI-powered multilingual communication across conferences, meetings, keynotes, breakouts, and other live experiences.
For the events industry, the growth reflects a broader shift in how organizers approach language access. What was once typically reserved for large international conferences and high-profile keynote sessions is increasingly being used across the full event lifecycle, from live sessions and audience engagement to post-event content localization.
Accelerated adoption of live AI translation and captions has pushed Wordly past the 1-billion-minute and 6-million-user milestones, fueling a 668% three-year growth. Along the way, the platform has saved customers more than $200 million versus traditional human interpretation.
Data Shows Event Planners See AI Outperforming Traditional Human Interpretation
The milestone coincides with shifting enterprise benchmarks. According to the 2026 State of AI Translation & Captions Report, 66% of enterprise event planners now report that live AI translation exceeds the quality of human interpreters, while cutting costs and eliminating logistics bottlenecks
“Moving up to No. 52 validates a fundamental market shift,” said Lakshman Rathnam, Founder & CEO of Wordly. “Real-time multilingual content is no longer just something large industry conferences add when they need it. We’re seeing businesses, universities, and public agencies use it across meetings, town halls, training, and live events because multilingual communication has become part of their everyday operations.”
Expanded Platform: From Live Sessions to Post-Event Content
Wordly expanded its platform over the past year to support more of the event lifecycle, including:
- Workplace Integrations: Added Workspaces and deeper Microsoft Teams support to bring multilingual meetings and hybrid experiences that extend beyond the conference floor.
- Live & Post-Event Localization: Launched real-time AI Subtitles for main-stage keynotes alongside Voice Transcripts to help organizers repurpose recorded event content for multilingual audiences after an event ends.
- Mobile App Updates: Released automatic language detection and a revamped mobile app to streamline live in-person translation for company-wide gatherings, campus events, and city council meetings.
The expansion reflects a broader move toward using AI translation not as a single event service, but as an always-on communication layer that can support audiences before, during, and after an event.
To learn more about the Wordly platform or to review the 2026 State of AI Translation Report, visitwww.wordly.ai.
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20, Aug 2026
India’s REIT Market Stays Strong, 150 Million Sq Ft Office Space Could Join by 2031
New Delhi, Aug 20: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is continuing to show resilience amid global uncertainties, supported by stable rental income, long-term leases and a diversified base of tenants, according to a recent report.
The sector is also entering a promising phase of expansion, with more than 150 million square feet of office space expected to become eligible for REITs by 2031. This potential addition could take the total asset value of the sector from around $33 billion to more than $50 billion, highlighting the significant growth opportunity ahead.
Strong demand for commercial office space is expected to remain one of the key drivers of this growth. Office leasing reached a record 29.9 million square feet in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 6 per cent increase from the same period a year earlier.
Demand from Global Capability Centres, technology companies and financial services firms is supporting the office market, with high-quality Grade A properties accounting for a large share of leasing activity.
The growing presence of Global Capability Centres is particularly important for the sector. Their expansion is creating sustained demand for modern office spaces in major business hubs and is expected to support the commercial real estate market over the medium term.
India’s flexible office segment is also expanding, with flexible workspace stock estimated at around 100 million square feet. The trend reflects changing workplace requirements and growing demand from businesses seeking adaptable office solutions.
The financial position of listed REITs has remained relatively strong. Six listed REITs had a combined gross asset value of nearly Rs 3.13 lakh crore and a market capitalisation of more than Rs 2 lakh crore as of May 2026.
Although combined debt has increased as REITs expanded their portfolios and acquired new assets, rising rental income has helped keep leverage under control. This provides a stronger financial foundation for further growth.
Occupancy levels have also improved steadily. Average occupancy across listed Indian office REITs increased from around 84 per cent in FY24 to 89 per cent in FY25 and nearly 92 per cent in FY26, reflecting sustained demand for quality commercial properties.
The outlook for the sector remains positive despite continuing global uncertainties. India’s growing role in global supply chains and the expansion of multinational companies and Global Capability Centres are expected to support demand for office space.
The potential addition of 150 million square feet of REIT-eligible office space over the next five years could further deepen India’s REIT market, providing more opportunities for institutional investment and allowing property owners to unlock value from mature commercial assets.
With strong occupancy, healthy leasing activity, growing rental income and a sizeable pipeline of future assets, India’s REIT market is positioned for continued expansion. The sector could increasingly become an important link between India’s growing commercial real estate market and long-term investors seeking exposure to income-generating assets.
20, Aug 2026
yomo Secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution
CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad
CAIRO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo digital bank, in line with Egypt’s digital banks’ framework introduced in 2023. This marks an important milestone in the evolution of Egypt’s banking sector – one in which a new generation of digitally native banks enables banking to become simpler, more intuitive and more accessible for millions of people, whether they are managing everyday finances, saving for the future or building businesses that drive economic growth across Egypt.
Backed by CIB’s strength, governance and fifty years of banking excellence, yomo aims to combine the trust of Egypt’s leading private-sector bank with the speed, accessibility and customer relevance of a digitally born bank. The approval enables yomo to enter the next phase of operational, technological and customer readiness ahead of the launch of its services, subject to regulatory approval.
Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Group Chief Executive of CIB, said: “I believe strongly in the commercial opportunity the launch of yomo offers to CIB’s shareholders as part of our already announced five-year strategy and CIB’s ambition in supporting the launch of yomo is to make it easier for Egyptians everywhere to experience a fully digital banking experience. Egypt’s banking industry is poised to benefit from the increased growth opportunities we are seeing across the mass consumer and small and micro business segments, and the yomo digital banking platform places CIB at the centre of that opportunity”.
Digitally native AI banking is reshaping financial services around the world by removing complexity, increasing accessibility and giving customers greater control over their financial lives. Customers increasingly expect banking to be simple, intelligent and available wherever they are. They want financial services that work around their lives, not the other way around. Built as a digitally native bank – not a traditional bank delivered through a mobile application – yomo has been designed from the ground up, building on Egypt’s existing banking regulations, to satisfy the evolving expectations, lifestyles and ambitions of customers in Egypt.
Rashwan Hammady, newly appointed CEO of yomo, added: “Securing our initial licence is a defining milestone, but it is the beginning of the journey, not the destination. We are building a bank that respects people’s time, speaks their language and helps them move forward with greater confidence and control. Our ambition is to set a new benchmark for digital banking in Egypt by combining simple and intuitive experiences with intelligent support that helps customers make better financial decisions. We look forward to revealing much more about the yomo brand and the experience we are creating later this year.”
Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a new ambition: to help shape the future of banking in Egypt through innovation, trust and technology, while making banking more accessible, more relevant and more empowering for the next generation of customers. Following receipt of its initial licence, yomo will continue the final stages of operational readiness, including technology validation, cybersecurity testing, regulatory compliance, customer journey optimisation and operational resilience before launch.
About CIB:
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) is Egypt’s leading private-sector bank and one of the country’s most valuable financial institutions. For over 50 years, CIB has played a pivotal role in supporting Egypt’s economic growth by delivering innovative banking, financial and advisory solutions to individuals, businesses and institutions.
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20, Aug 2026
MIDASX & MF Utilities India Partner to Bring AI-Powered WealthTech to MFDs Across Bharat
Mumbai, Aug 20: MIDASX, India’s first AI-Powered B2B2C Multi-Asset wealth technology platform, has entered into an exclusive strategic association with MF Utilities India to make its multi asset wealth platform available to all Mutual Fund Distributors across the country.
The association will enable MFDs to access and distribute Mutual Funds, International and Indian Equities, Corporate Fixed Deposits, Loans against Securities, Unlisted Securities, Bonds, MLDs and other financial products through MIDASX’s integrated technology ecosystem. The partnership is designed to give distributors a broader product suite; AI led technology capabilities and the ability to build scalable wealth businesses. MIDASX currently works with 2,000 plus MFDs, serving 7 lakh plus investors with assets of over ₹2.5 lakh crore across 160 plus cities spanning Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Bharat.
Aakash Bansal, CEO, MIDASX, said,
“The next phase of India’s wealth creation will be driven by empowering the people who already have the trust of investors. MFDs have the relationships and reach. Our job at MIDASX is to give them the future ready, new age and affordable technology to take those relationships across products, markets and geographies. Our association with MF Utilities India is an important step towards making multi asset wealth technology affordable and accessible to the last mile MFDs across India.”
Ganesh Ram, MD & CEO, MF Utilities India, said,
“The MFD community continuously plays an increasingly important role in expanding participation in financial markets across India. Our association with MIDASX brings together AI led technology and distribution capabilities for MF & SIF products. We are pleased to collaborate with MIDASX and look forward to supporting MFDs with technology enabled solutions that can help them serve investors and build their businesses.”
MIDASX is also the Exclusive Strategic and Technology Partner to MACG, the Mutual Fund Distributor Association of Associations, a collective platform representing 50+ mutual fund distributor associations across India and working towards strengthening the interests, capabilities and technology adoption of the distributor community.
Together, the MF Utilities India and MACG partnerships strengthen MIDASX’s MFD-focused ecosystem by bringing together distribution, industry networks and technology to support the future of wealth distribution in India.
MIDASX has raised ₹35 crore to date from family offices and UHNIs and is currently raising an additional ₹200 crore to accelerate its growth.
With its growing distributor base, association led partnerships and expanding multi asset capabilities, MIDASX is positioning itself as a technology backbone for India’s next generation of wealth distribution. The platform enables MFDs to move beyond a single product approach and build comprehensive, technology led AI-Powered Multi-Asset wealth businesses.
20, Aug 2026
Andaz Delhi appoints Mr. Siddhant Arora as its Director of Food & Beverage
New Delhi, Aug 20: Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Siddhant Arora as the Director of Food & Beverage. With close to a decade of diverse F&B leadership experience across some of India’s leading hospitality brands, Mr. Arora brings expertise in operations management, strategic partnerships, revenue and budget management, and execution rollouts.
He has held pivotal roles with renowned organisations, including Hilton, Conrad, and IHCL’s Taj Group, where he led multi-outlet F&B operations, strengthened revenue performance, and built high-performing teams across complex, high-volume properties.
Recognized for his strategic leadership, Mr. Arora is focused on driving operational excellence, strengthening revenue performance, and elevating the overall guest dining experience. With proven expertise across pre-openings, renovations, and large-scale event execution, he is adept at aligning F&B strategy with broader business objectives.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Hardip Marwah, Cluster General Manager, Andaz Delhi, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Siddhant to Andaz Delhi at an exciting time in the evolution of our food and beverage offering. His diverse experience across leading hospitality brands, coupled with his understanding of operations, revenue and concept development, will be valuable as we continue to strengthen our F&B landscape. With several new developments and launches on the horizon, we look forward to Siddhant bringing fresh perspective and strong leadership to this next chapter.”
In his new role, Mr. Arora will lead the Food & Beverage strategy at Andaz Delhi, with a focus on strengthening the hotel’s dining identity, building distinctive and commercially relevant F&B concepts, and enhancing the overall dining experience. He will work closely with culinary teams to drive revenue growth, service excellence and innovation, while developing a strong, performance-led F&B culture.
20, Aug 2026
KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim
New SBU delivers tailored SAP and AI transformation and adoption services for manufacturing clients.
CHENNAI, India, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KaarTech, a global AI-led Enterprise Transformation firm, has established a dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) with headquarter in Mannheim.
The location reflects KaarTech’s commitment to client proximity, placing the new hub in the Rhine-Neckar region — one of Europe’s most important enterprise-technology corridors and home to SAP’s global headquarters in Walldorf.
Aseem Gaur has been appointed Head of SBU DACH, a highly accomplished executive with more than two decades of international experience in consulting and management. His multifaceted leadership experience in Capgemini, Ernst & Young, PwC, Bristlecone and CAMELOT Consulting Group has not only equipped him with valuable regional insights but also fostered a dynamic skill set that blends technical expertise with strategic vision.
The DACH SBU’s vision is to deliver high-impact transformations through a boutique consulting approach: a high-touch, client-centric, personalized, expert-led delivery, backed by a 3,000-strong global organization. The service portfolio covers Discover, Transform and Optimize services for manufacturing clients with a focus on SAP core and Supply Chain Management solutions. These services are augmented by industry accelerators and innovative solutions like KEOS (Kaar Enterprise Operating System).
“In two quarters, we’ve moved from first conversations to long-term partnerships with our clients,” said Aseem Gaur, Head of SBU DACH. “That only happens when they trust you at a strategic level — our clients want a partner who understands their industry, speaks their language, and delivers SAP expertise without the overhead of a typical global consultancy. That’s the gap we’re closing.”
The DACH SBU also marks a milestone in KaarTech’s growth agenda. “As we prepare toward our IPO, establishing a presence in Europe’s most mature SAP market is a strategic step in strengthening our global footprint and building the foundation for our next phase of growth,” says Maran Nagarajan, Founder and CEO, KaarTech.
About KaarTech
KaarTech is a global AI-led Enterprise Transformation firm and SAP Gold Partner. Founded in 2005, KaarTech has grown to more than 3,000 professionals and has successfully delivered over 3,300 projects for 450+ customers across North America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East. Through its AI-led innovations, KaarTech helps enterprises accelerate their digital and AI-driven Enterprise Operating System transformations, combining forward-looking innovation with proven delivery excellence recognized by 23 SAP Quality Awards across 15 global locations.
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20, Aug 2026
DB HiTek to Make Debut at electronica India 2026, Targeting Growth in Indian Market
Participating in South Asia’s leading electronics trade show in Bengaluru, India, September 16–18
Showcasing power semiconductor process technologies including BCD, SiC and GaN while seeking new customers among local fabless companies
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DB HiTek, Korea’s leading 8-inch pure-play foundry, announced that it will participate in electronica India 2026, taking place September 16–18 (local time) in Bengaluru, India. The company aims to strengthen engagement with local customers and expand its presence in the Indian market.
electronica India, held in Bengaluru—India’s “Silicon Valley”—is South Asia’s premier trade fair covering electronic components, systems, applications, and related solutions. At the event, DB HiTek will showcase its key process technologies, including its flagship BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process, alongside next-generation SiC (silicon carbide) and GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors. The company will also look to develop new business with local fabless companies.
Driven by strong government policy support and active investment, India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly. Local companies that have built their businesses around chip design services are expanding into the development of their own semiconductor products, a trend expected to increase demand for foundry services. In response to these market dynamics, DB HiTek has been strengthening collaboration with Indian fabless firms and plans to use the exhibition to broaden its engagement with potential customers.
At the exhibition, DB HiTek will focus on its power semiconductor process technologies, an area in which it has established a competitive edge. Its flagship BCD process has reached cumulative wafer shipments of 9 million, and the company is drawing on its extensive volume-production experience and process expertise to expand into high-value applications in the automotive and industrial sectors.
In next-generation power semiconductors, DB HiTek will present its progress in developing SiC and GaN processes and its roadmap for volume production. The company recently completed process qualification for its 1,200V SiC MOSFET and plans to complete qualification for its 650V GaN process by December this year. Product performance evaluations using these processes are currently underway with strategic customers.
In addition, DB HiTek will showcase various specialized process technologies—including X-ray, global shutter, SPAD (single photon avalanche diode), and other specialty CIS technologies, as well as mixed-signal/RF processes—to further expand its customer base in the region.
A DB HiTek official said, “India is a market where the rapid growth of local fabless companies and the semiconductor ecosystem is creating new business opportunities,” adding, “Through our participation in electronica India, we aim to strengthen our engagement with local customers and continue identifying new business opportunities based on our strengths in power semiconductors and specialty processes.”
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20, Aug 2026
Aadhaar App Crosses 5 Crore Downloads as Digital Identity Services Gain Momentum
New Delhi, August 20: The Aadhaar App has crossed the milestone of 5 crore downloads, underlining the growing preference among residents for accessing digital identity services through their smartphones.
Developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the app is increasingly serving as a digital interface for Aadhaar holders, offering services such as mobile number, address and email updates, biometric lock and unlock, and e-Aadhaar downloads. More than 60 lakh residents have already updated their mobile numbers through the app, while over 15 lakh have updated their addresses and more than 23 lakh have updated their email details.
The growing use of these facilities reflects a shift towards digital-first Aadhaar services, allowing residents to complete several identity-related processes without visiting an Aadhaar centre. The app follows a “Show, Share and Verify” approach, aimed at giving Aadhaar holders greater control over the use and sharing of their identity information.
Alongside the app’s growing adoption, UIDAI is also expanding its offline verification ecosystem. More than 200 entities have been onboarded as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) since the initiative was rolled out in January. The framework enables organisations to conduct secure, consent-based and paperless Aadhaar verification without requiring real-time access to UIDAI’s central database.
Through mechanisms such as QR code-based verification and secure digitally signed documents, OVSEs can verify identity information while limiting data sharing to what is necessary. The approach is intended to strengthen privacy, user consent and convenience in Aadhaar-based verification.
The expansion of the Aadhaar App and offline verification network is part of the government’s broader Digital India agenda, with a focus on making public digital services more accessible, secure and resident-centric.
20, Aug 2026
“Spicy Happiness” with aespa Nongshim Launches Second Global Shin Ramyun Campaign
– New omnibus-style video shows aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun in everyday moments –
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nongshim will launch the second phase of its global Shin Ramyun campaign on August 20 featuring global K-pop force aespa, as Shin Ramyun’s global ambassador. The campaign is designed specifically for international markets and will roll out across 14 key countries. Through a variety of digital content, Nongshim aims to introduce consumers around the world to the ‘Spicy Happiness’ of Shin Ramyun, the simple joy of enjoying its signature spicy taste in everyday life.
Nongshim launched its first global Shin Ramyun campaign with aespa last November. Its music video-style advertisement, featuring aespa’s music and performance, generated 270 million views and helped raise global awareness of Shin Ramyun’s slogan, ‘Spicy Happiness In Noodles’. For the second campaign, the setting moves from the stage to everyday life, showing aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun while cooking, shopping, traveling and spending time together.
‘Spicy Happiness’ in Everyday Life, from Cooking to Travel
The main campaign video opens with aespa saying, “To us, spicy is happiness.” It then shows four everyday moments featuring the members and Shin Ramyun in an omnibus-style format.
Across the video, aespa enjoy Shin Ramyun in a variety of settings. In the “cooking” scene, the members prepare and share Shin Ramyun with a friend, while the “shopping” scene follows them picking up Shin Ramyun at a store. In the “travel” scene, the members enjoy Shin Ramyun with a companion while on a trip.
In the final quiz scene, aespa is asked, “What is another word for happiness?” They answer “SHIN”, playfully bringing the campaign’s “Spicy Happiness” message to life.
Through the video, as Korea’s No. 1 iconic ramyun that embodies the nation’s food culture, Nongshim aims to show consumers around the world how Shin Ramyun’s signature spicy taste can add enjoyment to ordinary moments and make time spent together feel more special.
Diverse Digital Content Tailored for Global Audiences
Nongshim will release a total of 15 videos, including one main campaign video and 14 digital shorts. The shorts expand on the everyday moments featured in the main video through short, upbeat content. They also include interview-style videos in which aespa members talk about topics such as “when they crave Shin Ramyun” and “their favorite toppings to enjoy with Shin Ramyun.” By naturally showing how the members enjoy Shin Ramyun in their daily lives and highlighting their individual preferences, Nongshim aims to communicate the appeal of Shin Ramyun more effectively to global consumers.
The campaign will first roll out in key markets across North America, Asia and Europe where Nongshim has overseas operations, before expanding to markets around the world.
aespa said, “We hope fans around the world can find their own moments of ‘Spicy Happiness’ with Shin Ramyun too.”
A Nongshim representative said, “The second campaign shows global consumers, through aespa, how Shin Ramyun fits naturally into everyday life. Together with aespa, we will continue to engage consumers worldwide and communicate the value of Shin Ramyun’s global slogan, ‘Spicy Happiness In Noodles.'”
About aespa
aespa is a global K-pop force renowned for their distinctive concept and powerful performances. Comprised of KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, and NINGNING, the group has continued to break records since their 2020 debut with “Black Mamba.” Their releases have achieved major global chart success, including multiple No. 1s on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and seven consecutive million-selling releases. Most recently, aespa collaborated with Anderson .Paak on “Keychain (FROM THE FILM K-POPS!)” and released their second full-length album in May 2026, which topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 25 regions worldwide.
aespa’s growing international impact has earned recognition across the global music industry, including being named Group of the Year at Billboard Women in Music 2025 and receiving a nomination for Best Female K-Pop Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards. In August, aespa made their highly anticipated Lollapalooza debut in Chicago and kicked off their new world tour, 2026–27 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : COMPLæXITY, continuing their momentum on the global stage.
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20, Aug 2026
iQOO Launches Z11 and iQOO Buds with AI-Powered Features and Long Battery Life
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, today launched the iQOO Z11 5G, designed to make students’ day-to-day lives more productive, efficient, and seamless. From summarising live lectures to polishing assignments, working across documents, content consumption, and staying connected with friends, the iQOO Z11 5G brings together AI-powered productivity features with segment-leading performance, a large immersive display, and dependable full-day battery life, all wrapped in a slim, durable design.
The iQOO Z11 5G is priced at INR 34,999 for the 6 GB + 128 GB variant, INR 39,999 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant, INR 44,999 for the 8 GB + 256 GB variant, and INR 49,999 for the 12 GB + 256 GB variant. The smartphone will be available in two colour options: Celestial Blue and Aurora Green. The sale will start from 25th August 2026 on iQOO e-store, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, Reliance Digital, and select retail stores. Moreover, the iQOO Buds will be available at INR 1,899 and will be available for sale starting August 24th on Amazon.in.
Talking about the iQOO Z11, Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said,
“At iQOO, every product we build starts with listening to our consumers, understanding how they use their smartphones, the challenges they face, and what can make their everyday lives better. Smartphones play an essential part of how students learn, create, connect, and get things done. With the iQOO Z11, we have combined the performance, display, and battery life they expect from iQOO with practical AI experiences designed to make everyday tasks smarter and more effortless. From managing information to creating assignments, these AI features are built to enhance productivity and help students make the most of their time. We will continue to listen, learn, and innovate around the evolving needs of our consumers, because that is what keeps us moving forward.”
Segment’s Brightest Display with an Ultra-Slim Curved Design
The iQOO Z11 5G features a large 6.83-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED curved display with 2000 nits HBM, making it the brightest display in the segment and ensuring clear visibility even in bright outdoor environments. For extended screen time, it also brings Flagship-Grade Eye Comfort, designed to help reduce eye strain and provide a more comfortable viewing experience across online tutorials, reading, streaming, and researching.
Complementing the immersive display is an ultra-slim 7.99 mm design weighing just 199g. The smartphone will be available in Aurora Green, inspired by the vibrant glow of the northern lights, and Celestial Blue, inspired by the cosmos and night sky. The compact horizontal camera module adopts a Skyline Design, complementing the curved body while helping the smartphone sit more steadily on a desk – useful when students are reading, taking notes, or attending classes.
AI-Powered Features Built for Student Productivity
At the heart of the iQOO Z11 experience is AI-driven productivity, with intelligent features designed to help students learn, create, and manage everyday tasks more efficiently. AI Captions, powered by a multi-engine AI framework combining Google Gemini and Microsoft Azure, delivers faster, more accurate, and context-aware transcription and translation. Leveraging multimodal AI processing, it captures nuances such as pauses, rhythm, emphasis, and pronunciation, helping students capture and revisit key insights from lectures, workshops, and discussions more effectively.
AI Creation helps students quickly understand lengthy documents, refine assignments, brainstorm ideas and create content with ease. Through skill-based AI routing, different Gemini variants are assigned to specific tasks such as writing, summarisation, brainstorming, and social content creation, enabling each request to be handled by the model best suited for the task. A real-time streaming AI architecture progressively generates responses, captions, and translations, while stateful conversation memory allows users to refine AI-generated content through follow-up prompts without starting over. Together with Circle to Search 2.0, these capabilities help students research faster, communicate across languages, create and refine content, and manage everyday academic tasks more efficiently.
India’s First MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo with First Vapor Chamber Cooling System in Z Series
The iQOO Z11 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, making it India’s first smartphone to feature the processor. Built on a 4nm process and achieving an AnTuTu benchmark score of over 1.2 million, the platform is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage to deliver responsive everyday performance. The smartphone also introduces a 3800 mm² Vapor Chamber Cooling System, the first in the Z series, offering nearly 6 times higher thermal conductivity and 2.5 times larger cooling area compared to the graphite plate used in the previous generation.
Massive 7050mAh Battery with 44W FlashCharge
It packs a 7050mAh battery, designed to keep students going through classes, entertainment, social media, and studying. It supports 44W FlashCharge and can charge from 1% to 100% in approximately 66 minutes. The phone also includes intelligent battery management features such as 5-Year Battery Health and reverse charging support, helping preserve battery performance over the years.
50 MP Sony Camera to capture Everyday Moments
It features a 50 MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS, paired with an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, supporting optical image stabilisation for sharper photos and steadier videos. The 32 MP front camera is designed for clear, detailed selfies. Both front and rear cameras support 4K video recording at 30 FPS. It also includes Night Mode, Portrait Mode, and AI Erase 2.0.
Software Support and Everyday Durability
Built for long-term use, the iQOO Z11 offers 3 generations of Android upgrades and 5 years of security patches, helping deliver a secure and up-to-date experience for years to come. It also comes with a 60-Month Smooth Experience, backed by comprehensive software and hardware optimisation for sustained smoothness over time. Designed to handle the unpredictability of everyday student life, it features IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance. It has also undergone military-grade durability testing against multiple drops and impacts.
iQOO Buds with 50-Hour Battery Life
Alongside the iQOO Z11 5G, iQOO also launched the iQOO Buds, offering up to 50 hours of maximum playback time with the charging case. The earbuds come with AI Call Noise Cancelling for clearer voice calls with fewer distractions and Bluetooth 6.1 Dual-Device Connection, enabling simultaneous connection to two devices with seamless switching across music, gaming, videos and calls. The iQOO Buds also feature Double-Tap Remote Camera Control, allowing users to capture a photo when paired with a compatible vivo or iQOO smartphone. With an IP54 rating, the earbuds are also designed for added protection during everyday use.
Continuing iQOO’s commitment to ‘Make in India’, iQOO Z11 5G devices and iQOO Buds will be manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida facility. To offer a hassle-free after-sales service experience, iQOO customers can visit any 700+ company-owned service centres across the country.
