Infinix Note 11i Review – On November 15, Infinix quietly unveiled yet another smartphone from the Note 11 series. The recently launched Infinix Note 11i smartphone was announced in Nigeria, will be sold alongside previous versions such as the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11S.
The Infinix Note 11i 4G smartphone is a low-budget smartphone. This smartphone offers its users a big screen with a Full HD+ screen that has a default refresh rate. The battery capacity is remarkable, the camera is pretty decent for daylight photography, and other specs are also worth considering in this budget. So let’s start the detailed review and understand whether the Infinix Note 11i smartphone can provide enough value for the money.
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Infinix Note 11i Review
Highlights
- The screen will appeal to anyone, it has a large 6.95-inches IPS LCD display screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.2%.
- The phone is based on the Android 11 operating system, which is integrated with XOS 7.6 custom UI.
- To ensure superior performance, the phone has an Octa-Core processor and the 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 chipset based on 12nm technology.
- Moving on to optical features, it has a triple camera with 48 MP main camera on the back and a 16 MP front camera.
- All these features can be enjoyed perfectly for a whole day on a single charge, as the phone comes with a 5000 mAh battery and an 18W fast charger.
Design and Display
The Infinix Note 11i phone offers three different color variants: Blue, Green, and Black. Black looks more professional and blue is also a nice color choice and green also blends well with the overall design and makes the phone more attractive.
In terms of the phone’s construction material, the back is finished in glossy plastic and the frames are also made of plastic. The phone’s thickness is 8.8 mm, which really doesn’t feel anything when holding it and talking during a call. The phone is thin and weighs around 192 grams.
Go to the screen, it has a large 6.95-inches Full HD+ IPS LCD screen, which is actually taller than regular smartphones. You will enjoy high-quality browsing and picture experience on this screen.
The screen-to-body ratio is amazing at around 84.2% and the bezels are so narrow. This phone has a PPI density of 387 which will give you decent looks in this phone along with a resolution of 1080p. With such qualities, you will definitely not experience any screen blur but you may face some issues outdoors on a sunny day due to the absence of high brightness.
Memory and Internal
At this point, the Infinix Note 11i smartphone has only one variant to offer. The Note 11i comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage capacity is definitely not enough for many users, and Infinix has considered that you get a dedicated card slot to store all your data in one place.
Let’s take a look at its internal components that ensure the smooth running of all smartphones. The Note 11i is running on the Android 11 operating system, which is integrated with the XOS 7.6 custom UI, which is well known for its improved accessibility and simple, clean icon experience. The overall combination of these two operating systems makes the user experience very good.
For a pleasant gaming experience, the phone offers a 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. While it offers decent speed for multitasking and gaming on this phone, the technology used is 12nm. The phone’s GPU comes from the Mali-G52 MC2, which is a mid-range graphics card manufactured by ARM, which can reach a clock speed of 950 MHz. To ensure faster processing of commands and other functionality, the device is a built-in Octa-Core processor which can go up to 2x 2.0 GHz speed.
Camera
The rear cameras are located in the upper right corner and the front camera looks amazing with a dot shape in the middle. If expressed statistically, the primary camera is a 48MP PDAF lens, along with it has a 2MP macro lens as well as a 2MP depth camera. The camera is fine, but if you try to take pictures by zooming in, it may disappoint you, otherwise, it can take good photos during the day.
The rear camera has a Quad-LED flash that will help you take photos at night, but 48MP may not be satisfactory for night photos and videos. The camera will record videos at a speed of 30fps and will be recorded at a resolution of 1440p and 1080p. But without gyro-EIS support, you may face issues to record stable video.
Talking about the selfie camera, you will have a single 16MP front camera, which will record videos at a frame rate of 30fps at a resolution of 1080 pixels. The selfie camera is suitable for giving beautiful portraits as it is integrated with AI-enhanced beauty features.
Battery and Others
The Infinix Note 11i smartphone is supported by a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. With this huge battery, you can enjoy the gameplay, streaming video up to 8 hours constantly, if you only listen to audio and longer call time, your battery will last longer. To charge your phone in a short amount of time, you will receive an 18W fast charger which can take 2 hours to charge the battery from zero to 100 percent.
Among other specifications, the Note 11i phone has dual speakers, a 3.5mm jack, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port. The phone has a GPS feature for location and navigation, but only with A-GPS, which is not enough for accurate results in poor network conditions.
To make your phone more secure, you will get a fingerprint mounted on the side, as the phone screen is an IPS LCD type, the fingerprint under the screen cannot be supported. In addition, it has other sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass. Let’s check the price tag, the phone is available at a price of $159 (Rs 12,000 in India) approx. Pricing is quite reasonable with these features available in this smartphone.
Infinix Note 11i Pros and Cons
Infinix Note 11i Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Infinix Note 11i smartphone.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 11i |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | November 2021 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.82 x 3.10 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Size | 6.95 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD ~387 PPI density |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.6 |
| Chipset | 12nm – MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Card slot | Yes (dedicated) |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal | 64GB |
| Camera | 48 MP (wide), PDAF 2 MP (depth) 2 MP (macro) Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1440p@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (dual speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast Charging 18W |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green |
| Expected Price | $160 (Rs 12,499) Approx. |
Conclusion
The Infinix Note 11i smartphone is a budget-friendly phone that comes with all the necessary specifications. The big screen and battery capacity are the most attractive part of this phone. The Note 11i phone can be the perfect choice for entry-level users if you have a tight budget. However, there is no reason to deny that the phone loses a lot of modern features. Firstly, the upcoming 5G support will not be compatible with this phone. The screen does not have Gorilla Glass 5 protection, so there is always a risk of damaging the screen if it accidentally slips into your palms.
Also, the screen comes with a default refresh rate which is not suitable for high-end games and there is no support for NFC. However, these features are only available on higher-budget smartphones. So, according to the price tag, the features that the Infinix Note 11i is offering are praiseworthy. But still, if you’re looking for an alternative option, you might want to check out the Samsung Galaxy F12 smartphone in the same price range.
