After being presented in China during the last quarter of 2021, Xiaomi has decided to launch the Redmi Note 11 series on the global marketone that reports numerous income to the company thanks to its excellent value for money.
Specifically, the brand has launched four members of the aforementioned family: Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Together, they create an ascending price ladder that, yes, is always between 200 and 400 euros, as in previous generations.
These Redmi Note 11, yes, they are not exactly the same as the ones that Xiaomi sells in China. From the outside they may look the same – they all have flat sides and colorful backs – but certain components such as the processor or the screen have varied in the global models that arrive in Europe.
How are the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S?
The first two rungs of the aforementioned ladder that constitutes this family are the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S. Its technical characteristics are the following:
Redmi Note 11 | Redmi Note 11S | |
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Processor | Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
RAM | 4 or 6GB | 6 or 8GB |
Storage | 64 or 128GB | 64 or 128GB |
connectivity | 4G, Dual-SIM, microSD, USB-C, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jack and infrared port | 4G, Dual-SIM, microSD, USB-C, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jack and infrared port |
Screen | 6.43 inches AMOLED FHD + with a refresh rate of 90 Hz | 6.43 inches AMOLED FHD + with a refresh rate of 90 Hz |
main chamber | 50 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture lens | 108 megapixels with f/1.9 aperture lens |
wide angle camera | 8 megapixels with f/2.2 aperture lens | 8 megapixels with f/2.2 aperture lens |
macro camera | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
depth camera | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
Frontal camera | 13 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens | 16 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
upload speed | 33 watts | 33 watts |
Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor on the side | Fingerprint sensor on the side |
On both phones we find four cameras on the back, although with a different sensor in the main camera (108 megapixels for the Note 11S and 50 megapixels for the Note 11). Too they have a different processor: While the Note 11 opts for the Snapdragon 680, the 11S mounts a MediaTek Helio G96.
The two phones, yes, share a 5,000 mAh battery, charge at a maximum of 33 W and an AMOLED FHD + screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The latter is one of the most interesting points of both products, since few mobiles in this price segment offer a screen with both technologies at the same time (AMOLED and 90 Hz).
How are the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G?
The next rungs on the Xiaomi ladder are the Redmi Note 11 Pro and 11 Pro 5G. Its technical characteristics are the following:
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 11 Pro | |
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Processor | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
RAM | 6 or 8GB | 6 or 8GB |
Storage | 64 or 128GB | 64 or 128GB |
connectivity | 5G, Dual-SIM, microSD, USB-C, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 3.5mm jack and infrared port | 4G, Dual-SIM, microSD, USB-C, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 3.5mm jack and infrared port |
Screen | 6.67 inches AMOLED FHD + with a refresh rate of 120 Hz | 6.67 inches AMOLED FHD + with a refresh rate of 120 Hz |
main chamber | 108 megapixels with f/1.9 aperture lens | 108 megapixels with f/1.9 aperture lens |
wide angle camera | 8 megapixels with f/2.2 aperture lens | 8 megapixels with f/2.2 aperture lens |
macro camera | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
depth camera | Does not have | 2 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
Frontal camera | 16 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens | 16 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture lens |
Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
upload speed | 67 watts | 67 watts |
Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor on the side | Fingerprint sensor on the side |
these two phones They incorporate a 120 Hz AMOLED screen and 6.67 inches, larger, brighter and with a higher refresh rate than that found in the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S.
In the case of the Note 11 Pro, the processor is the same as in the Note 11S (a Helio G96); but nevertheless, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G stands out with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 that enables 5G connectivity (which only has this model).
Another important difference between the Pro versions and the rest of the family is the loading speed. Both Pro models are capable of charging at 67W, a higher power than many high-end phones. The rest, on the other hand, stay at 33W.
How much will Xiaomi’s new phones cost?
On paper, the Redmi Note 11 are products with quite interesting features: AMOLED screens with high refresh rates, main cameras with tens of megapixels, very high charging speeds, etc. A priori, they have many ballots to be successful in salesespecially the two entry models.
But how much will these phones cost? When they will be available? Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the prices or the variants that these phones will be sold in Spainbut it has revealed global prices, which gives an idea of how much they could cost on the peninsula.
- Note 11 Pro 5G: Starting at $329.
- Note 11 Pro: Starting at $299.
- Note 11S: from $249.
- Note 11: from $179.