Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Review – Xiaomi has made the headline again by launching a brand-new fabulous device on Thursday, 28 October 2021. It is a lightweight device with just 8.8 mm thickness. The phone is officially named as Redmi Note 11 series. Obviously, it is a much-awaited & updated series for many Xiaomi lovers. However, the phone is launched only in China for now, but hope it will be launched in India very soon due to the upcoming Diwali festivals. The complete series of this recent launch includes the line-up of three smartphones: Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. This article, won’t discuss all the smartphones, but only about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11.
Before we dive in to know in detail about the specifications and features of
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, let’s have a glance at its primary specifications and we will try to understand how much value it can offer to its users.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Review
Highlights
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 offers a 90 Hz refresh rate display panel with 6.6 inches IPS LCD technology along with dust and splash protection.
- It has a 50 MP camera with modern light sensor technology to ensure high-end photos and videos in proper daylight. Plus, a 16 MP selfie camera can deliver an awesome video call experience.
- 5000 mAh battery will deliver uninterrupted on-screen activities for a longer time and you will get a 33W fast charger to make your battery 100% full just within an hour.
- The MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset powered the Octa-core processor with new 5G connectivity will give you seamless activities on your device.
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone with 8.8 mm thickness will give an easy hand-holding experience. At the same time, the three attractive and stylish colors i.e. Mysterious Black, Milky Way Blue, Mint Green will give a charming look to the device. Those, looking for a design from the professional category can go for the Mysterious Black, Milky Way Blue is a favorable choice for youngsters and Mint Green is also a good choice as per the taste of individuals. All three colors are able to give a praising look in their own way.
Let’s have a look at the screen – the second most important part of a smartphone. Its 6.6 inches screen with very slim bezels offers a widescreen with 1080p resolution in IPS LCD technology. Its flagship-level 20:9 aspect ratio ensures a bigger space while you play games or watch movies or edit videos and reel social media. In addition, 399 PPI density will offer sharp and crisp image quality.
The 90 Hz is a good refresh rate to make sure you enjoy a decent gaming experience and video playback. It has dual nano sim support plus the Redmi Note 11 smartphone has dust and splash protection too.
Memory and Internal
The phone is powered by the latest Android 11 operating system that is a charming advanced feature. As a special addition, this phone has MIUI 12.5 OS that offers a great user experience with many customized features.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 offers four memory variants. The minimum is 128GB internal storage with 4GB / 6GB / 8GB RAM as well it also offers 256GB of internal storage with 8GB of RAM. side by side 2.2 UFS offers faster read or write speeds.
To manage the performance aspect MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset is used. Its 2×2.4 GHz Octa-core processor ensures a decent processing speed. Besides the graphics of Mali-G57 MC2 can offer a decent gaming experience for lite games. In addition to all these features, the 5G connectivity will boost the data transmission speed, seamless video calling without any latency.
Camera
In this era of social media, the mobile camera is the first priority for every smartphone user. With the light censored 50 MP primary camera along with the 8 MP second lens, the Redmi Note 11 smartphone will offer an ultra-wide view of the objects you will love to capture. As a plus service, this smartphone offers a 16 MP selfie camera, definitely packed with AI-enabled beauty effects and enhancement filters.
These are some very important and decent technical features of this smartphone. Alongside, there are n-number of applications and software are available that will work as an add-on to all these technical features and will enhance various aspects of your photos and videos. The panorama feature will make you capable to capture a wide landscape in a single frame. The in-built HDR feature will give a catchy look to your pictures.
The 16MP selfie camera with 1080p resolution video also can help you to make instant reels, YouTube shorts, or TikTok-like videos to share on various platforms with your audience. So, it’s quite perfect to hold on to your creativity in front of the whole world.
Battery and Others
The battery capacity of 5000 mAh will supply uninterrupted screen time for 8 hours. If you use it for general purposes, it can supply you the whole day battery life with a single charge. In case of continuous watching video or gameplay, it will give you around 7 to 8 hours of battery life.
The 33W fast charger will refill your battery within an hour, so hopefully, it will give an awesome user experience by reducing the charging time a lot. Another notable feature is that it gives you the trending side-mounted fingerprint sensor and NFC support. You will enjoy all these attractive features with a price tag of $179 (Rs 12,999) approx.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | October 2021 | November 2021 |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches | 6.38 x 2.97 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 195 g | 181 g |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 90Hz 20:9 ratio ~399 PPI density | Same |
| Protection | IP53, dust and splash protection | No |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | Same |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Same |
| Chipset | 6nm – MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G | 12nm – MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Card slot | No | Yes (dedicated slot) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 4GB, 6GB |
| Internal | 128GB,256GB UFS 2.2 | 128GB |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide), PDAF 8 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps | 50 MP (wide), PDAF 8 MP (120° ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps | 8 MP HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz audio | Same |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Same |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | Same |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Same |
| NFC | No | Same |
| Infrared port | Yes | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | Same |
| Sensors | side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Same |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 33W | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 18W Reverse charging 9W |
| Colors | Mysterious Black, Milky Way Blue, Mint Green | Carbon Gray, Pebble White, Sea Blue |
| Expected Price | $259 (Rs 19,999 in India) approx. | $190 (Rs 15,000 in India) approx. |
Conclusion
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 5G smartphone brings a new craving for mid-range smartphone users. The decent display, huge battery, 5g support, and decent chipset could be a good choice for general mobile users depending upon their needs.
However, this mobile does not support any Gorilla Glass protection and is not fully waterproof, only has the splash-resistant capability. But according to the price point, these specifications are acceptable. If you’re looking for an alternative option, you can definitely check out the Xiaomi Poco M3 smartphone in the meantime.
