Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 11 series, and a lot of people are already wondering whether flagship phones still make sense. The newly-announced lineup contains three phones: Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. All of these phones belong to the mid-range segment, but in what do they differ?

This comparison between their specifications will let you find out.

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Redmi Note 11 pro

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.8 mm and 195 grams 8.3 mm and 207 grams 8.3 mm and 204 grams
DISPLAY  6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.5 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920, octa-core 2.5 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA  Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera		 Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
BATTERY 5160 mAh, fast charging 67W 5000 mAh, fast charging 67W 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP53), 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The vanilla Redmi Note 11 has exactly the same design as the Pro and the Pro Plus variants. The Pro variants are built with a glass back, while the vanilla version is made of plastic, but it is dust resistant and splash resistant with the IP53 certifications. The handsets come with a punch-hole display and a rectangular camera module on the rear side, which reminds me of the one found on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. They all sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication.

 

Display

If you need a display with higher image quality, then choose either the Redmi Note 10 Pro or the Pro Plus. They are equipped with the same AMOLED display, showing the images with a Full HD+ resolution and supporting a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The AMOLED display provides more vibrant colors and deeper black if compared to the IPS LCD display found on the vanilla Redmi Note 11 with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The handsets have stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack supporting 24-bit / 192 kHz audio.

 

Hardware/Software

Just like the display, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Pro+ also come with the same and better hardware than the vanilla Redmi Note 11. They are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G processor, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 native storage. However, the Redmi Note 11 still comes with a good midrange chipset: the Dimensity 810, and the highest-end memory configuration is the same as the Pro variants. All the new phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.5.

 

Camera

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and the 11 Pro+ sport better cameras: on the rear side, they have a triple camera including a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP telephoto macro camera. You get just a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP macro camera with the Redmi Note 11. All the phones feature the same 16 MP front camera for selfies.

 

Battery

If you need the longest battery life, then you should go for the Redmi Note 11 Pro without thinking twice. Its battery has a capacity of 5160 mAh and, alongside the AMOLED display, it should achieve an outstanding battery life. The Redmi Note 11 comes right after with its 5000 mAh battery. The Pro Plus has the smallest battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh, but it supports the fastest charging technology with a power of 120W.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus: Price

The Redmi Note series was launched in China with price tags starting from €160/$187 for the vanilla version, €220/$257 for the Pro, and €260/$304 for the Pro+. In my opinion, the best one in terms of value for money is the Redmi Note 11 Pro because it has the biggest battery, AMOLED display, and the same hardware and cameras as the Pro+.

If we exclude the faster 120W charging technology, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is a Note 11 Pro with a smaller battery.

 

WHERE TO BUY

REDMI NOTE 11 Pro @ GIZTOP

REDMI NOTE 11 Pro Plus @ GIZTOP

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

PROS

  • IP53 splash resistant
  • More affordable
  • Big battery

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro

PROS

  • Great chipset
  • Very good camera
  • Biggest battery
  • Good quality price ratio
  • AMOLED display

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

PROS

  • Great cameras
  • Good hardware
  • Fastest charging
  • AMOLED display

CONS

  • Higher price

Buy Redmi Note 11 series from $229 at Giztop: Redmi Note 11 / Redmi Note 11 Pro / Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

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