The Redmi Note 11 series went official and it contains some of the most affordable 5G phones in the market. Even the Redmi Note 11 this year comes with 5G connectivity, as well as a new chipset, a new sensor for the camera setup, and other interesting specifications. But is it enough to beat the other budget 5G phones in the market or there is something better released this year? This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11, the Realme 8 5G, and the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G: three of the best and most affordable 5G phones released this year which might cannibalize the sales of the Redmi Note 11.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Realme 8 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 8.8 mm, 195 grams 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm, 205 grams 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams
DISPLAY  6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (Full HD+), TFT LCD  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 720, octa-core 2.0 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB –  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, One UI Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Dual 50 + 2 MP
16 MP front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, 33W fast charging 5000 mAh, fast charging 15W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

My favorite design belongs to the Realme 8 5G: it looks cleaner and more minimal. But a lot of people may prefer the Redmi Note 11 due to its amazing gradient color options. Its big and bicolor camera module does not match my tastes, but I have to recognize that Redmi Note 11 is a very interesting device in terms of aesthetics. Further, it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G has a very beautiful rear design with sensors placed directly in the cover and without a camera module, but its front panel is uglier because it comes with a waterdrop notch.

 

Display

The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G loses the display comparison because it has an inferior panel. It is a TFT display, while Redmi Note 11 and Realme 8 5G come with a better IPS panel. Further, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G has a lower HD+ resolution and a lower refresh rate (standard with 60 Hz). With Redmi Note 11 and Realme 8 5G, you get a Full HD+ resolution and a higher 90 Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 11 has a slightly wider display with a diagonal of 6.6 inches, while Realme 8 5G stops at 6.5 inches.

 

Hardware/Software

Redmi Note 11 has the most advanced hardware department because it comes with a stronger processor: the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The chip is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Realme 8 5G takes the silver medal with a Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, but Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is not so far: it actually comes with a better processor, but it has an inferior eMMC storage. All of these phones run Android 11.

 

Camera

The most versatile camera department belongs to the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G which sports a quad camera 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Redmi Note 11 has just two cameras on the rear, but the main camera is superior: a newer 50 MP sensor provides a better photo quality. Realme 8 5G loses because it lacks an ultrawide camera.

 

Battery

The battery capacity is the same on all of these devices: 5000 mAh. But the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G should offer a longer battery life because of its lower resolution and refresh rate. Redmi Note 11 has faster charging (33W).

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G: Price

Redmi Note 11 starts from €160/$185 in China and it is still not available globally. Realme 8 5G and Samsung Galaxy M32 5G cost less than €200/$232 globally. The Redmi Note 11 is a superior handset thanks to its better chipset, faster charging, and better main camera sensor.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G: PRO and CONS

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

PROS

  • IP53 certification
  • Superior chipset
  • Better main camera
  • Wider display

CONS

  • No macro and depth sensors
  • Limited availability (for now)

 

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

PROS

  • Best cameras
  • Longer battery life
  • Wide availability

CONS

  • HD+ resolution

 

Realme 8 5G

PROS

  • Wide availability
  • Higher refresh rate
  • Good price
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Better front camera

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

 

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