The Redmi Note 11 competes with devices such as the Realme 9i, Infinix Note 11S, and Motorola Moto G51.
The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S, the latest models in the Redmi Note series, was released in India on Wednesday (February 9) as the latest models in the Redmi Note series. There are some similarities between the two Redmi phones. These feature AMOLED panels with 90Hz refresh rates and quad rear cameras. Both the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S enable 33W fast charging and have a battery life of up to two days.
The phones are also splash-resistant, with an IP53 rating. However, the Redmi Note 11 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, but the Redmi Note 11S is powered by a MediaTek Helio processor. The phones lack 5G functionality, which has become ubiquitous even in the sub-Rs. 20,000 pricing range, and only provide 4G connectivity. The Redmi Note 11 competes with devices such as the Realme 9i, Infinix Note 11S, and Motorola Moto G51. The Redmi Note 11S will go up against the Realme Narzo 30 Pro, Infinix Note 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy M32.
Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S price in India, availability details
The base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 11 costs Rs. 13,499 in India. The phone also comes in a 6GB + 64GB model for Rs. 14,499 and a 6GB + 128GB model for Rs. 15,999. It is available in Horizon Blue, Space Black, and Starburst White. It is crucial to note that the Redmi Note 11 64GB storage options are available at initial prices that are susceptible to change in the future. The firm, however, did not specify how long the launch prices will be in effect.
The Redmi Note 11S, on the other hand, costs Rs. 16,499 for the 6GB + 64GB variant. It also includes a 6GB + 128GB variant for Rs. 17,499 and a top-of-the-line 8GB + 128GB option for Rs. 18,499. Horizon Blue, Polar White, and Space Black are the colours available on the Redmi Note 11S.
In terms of availability, the Redmi Note 11 will be available beginning February 11, while the Redmi Note 11S will be available beginning February 21. Both phones will be available in the United States through Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Mi Studios, and major retail locations.
Customers who use Bank of Baroda credit and debit cards can get a Rs. 1,000 immediate discount on the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S during the launch period. There will also be no-cost EMI choices and exchange deals available through various retail platforms.
Both the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S were released in Western markets last month. The Redmi Note 11 was launched at a beginning price of $179 (about Rs. 13,400) for the 4GB + 64GB configuration, while the Redmi Note 11S was launched at a starting price of $249 (approximately Rs. 18,600) for the 6GB + 64GB variant.
Redmi Note 11 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Note 11 runs Android 11 with the recently released MIUI 13 and has a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixel) AMOLED Dot Display (company lingo for hole-punch display design) with a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The optics include a quad rear camera array with a 50-megapixel main sensor and an f/1.8 lens. An 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor round out the camera configuration.
The Redmi Note 11 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.4 lens on the front for selfies and video chats. The Redmi Note 11 has an inbuilt storage capacity of up to 128GB, which is extendable via a microSD card (up to 1TB) via a dedicated slot. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR) blaster, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity choices.
The Redmi Note 11’s sensors include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the side. In addition, the phone has twin audio speakers. The Redmi Note 11 has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W Pro fast charging capabilities. The phone is 159.87×73.87×8.09mm in size and weighs 179 grammes.
Redmi Note 11S specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Note 11S runs MIUI 13 on Android 11 and has a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED Dot Display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. It is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The Redmi Note 11S has a quad rear camera configuration with a 108-megapixel primary Samsung HM2 sensor and an f/1.9 wide-angle lens.
The Redmi Note 11S also has an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor in its camera configuration. The Redmi Note 11S has a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.4 lens on the front. The Redmi Note 11S features up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable via a microSD card (up to 1TB) via a dedicated slot.
The Redmi Note 11S has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR) blaster, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone socket for connectivity. The phone also has a slew of sensors, including an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the side.
