A few days back, Xiaomi brought the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup to India comprising of two devices. These are the exact same smartphones that were announced in Europe and other markets a few weeks back. The only difference is that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G goes by the name of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.
This handset is scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on March 15 (Tuesday) in the country. It carries the following price tags.
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹20,999
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
- 8GB + 256GB – ₹24,999
Customers can avail it in either Stealth Black, Phantom White, or Mirage Blue color options from Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and official retailers.
Having said that, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is not the only phone available in this price category. It has multiple competitors from different brands. Let’s take a look at its competition based on specs.
Before we begin, here’s a quick rundown of Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G’s specifications.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1mm 202g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snadragon 695 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | MIUI 13 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 7 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm, Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Dual Stereo Speakers, IR Blaster, Z-axis, Linear Vibration Motor, IP53 Rating |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery, 67W Fast Wired Charging |
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G vs Competition
1. Realme 9 5G SE
The main highlight of the Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC present underneath it. This chipset is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.
Further, the realme handset can record at 4K 30fps from the main camera, which is not possible on Redmi. It also arrives with a dedicated MicroSD card slot instead of a hybrid one as the Redmi.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Plastic Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm 199g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2412 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 144Hz Refresh Rate, 600 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snadragon 778G SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 48MP Wide-angle Camera, 2MP Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 5 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging |
But unfortunately, it falls behind in most other aspects. It has a plastic body, LCD screen but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, mono speaker, and, 30W fast charging.
As far as the cost is concerned, it is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.
2. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, which is slightly better than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 silicon residing inside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. The OnePlus phone not only supports 4K 30fps video recording from the primary camera but also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.9mm 173g |
| DISPLAY | 6.43-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 8 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,500mAh Battery, 65W Fast Wired Charging |
Though the OxgenOS 11 running on the OnePlus handset is based on the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it continues to offer one of the best software experiences with little to no bloatware. Finally, it is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery, which can be filled quicker with 65W fast charging.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
3. iQOO Z5 5G
The iQOO Z5 5G is also run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC like the realme 9 5G SE but arrives with a faster LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike other competitors of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, it not only sports dual stereo speakers but also can max at 4K video recording in 60fps from the main camera.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Plastic Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5mm 193g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 650 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 2 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery 44W Fast Wired Charging |
However, it lacks a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it comes with a plastic body, an LCD panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 44W fast charging.
The iQOO Z5 5G retails at ₹23,990 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹26,990 (12GB + 256GB) in India.
4. Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the only competitor of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with an inferior chipset. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC underneath it. Anyway, it can still record videos in 4K 30fps from the primary camera.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Plastic Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 166 x 76 x 8.3mm 185g |
| DISPLAY | 6.7-inch 10-bit OLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | My UX based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 32MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 13 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Ready For PC Connectivity |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging |
Also, unlike any other smartphones on the list, including Redmi, the Edge 20 Fusion is the only one sporting a 10-bit 90Hz OLED display. It features a plastic design and supports only 30W charging.
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is priced at ₹21,4999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.
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