Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 11 Series Across the Globe

Xiaomi yesterday announced the Redmi Note 11 series for the global market, touting four new handset models for the entire range: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 11 Pro, the Redmi Note 11S, and Redmi Note 11.

As with the Redmi phones that came before, these entry-level to mid-range devices squeeze in some flagship-grade features to make them competitively attractive in an oversaturated market.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11S pack a 108MP primary rear camera (Samsung HM2 sensor with 1/1.52-inch sensor size).

The main camera uses 9-in-1 pixel binning and dual-native ISO to offer high dynamic range and colour performance, even in low-light conditions. These three models also pack an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 16MP front camera.

All four models use an FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay. The Redmi Note 11S and Note 11 are 6.43-inch with 90Hz refresh rate, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro and 5G versions use a 6.67-inch alternative with 120Hz refresh rate.

Differences aside, the new Redmi 11 series phones have 1,200-nits brightness for added clarity under bright daylight.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro and 11S use MediaTek Helio G96.

The regular Redmi Note 11 has Snapdragon 680 instead. Despite the chipset quality and performance differences, all phones offer a 5,000mAh battery, with 67W fast-charging (for the Pro and Pro 5G) and 33W fast-charging (for 11S and 11).

Pricing

In China, the base model of the Redmi Note 11 starts at CNY1,199 ($254.97).

Redmi Note 11

Memory and storage come at up 6- and 128GB respectively with a total of three different SKUs available:

4/64 - $179

4/128 - $199

6/128 - $229

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Memory and storage go to 8- and 128GB but we’re talking mid-range prices here compared to the regular Note 11:

6/64 - $329

6/128 - $349

8/128 - $379

January 27, 2022