The Pro Plus phones are not only flagships: now, Chinese companies started releasing Pro Plus variants even in the midrange segment. It is exactly the case with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and the Realme 9 Pro+: two amazing mid-rangers packing advanced specifications, but not high-end phones. A lot of people are currently wondering which one is the best Pro Plus variant in the midrange segment between these two devices: for non-expert people, it is not easy to understand this. That is the reason why we decided to publish the comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and the Realme 9 Pro Plus, both available in the global market with interesting price tags.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Realme 9 Pro+

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Realme 9 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm,
204 g		 160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm,
182 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, octa-core 2.5 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, octa-core 2.5 GHz
MEMORY 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 – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The handset providing the most interesting device is definitely the Realme 9 Pro Plus, especially in the Sunrise Blue color option. This device is able to change its color in a few seconds if placed under direct sunlight. Further, it comes with a premium glass back and an elegant camera module with the same color as the rest of the body. The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus has a glass back too, but it is not able to change its color under sunlight. Further, it is a bigger and chunkier phone than the Realme 9 Pro Plus, so it is less comfortable for one-handed use. On the other hand, it comes with the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.

 

Display

On paper, it looks like the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus has a better display. It is a Super AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10 certification, and a peak brightness up to 1200 nits. The fingerprint reader of this handset is side-mounted, on the power key. The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate and it lacks the HDR10 technology; further, its brightness is inferior (not much, but it is). On the other hand, it provides an in-display fingerprint reader which doubles as a heart rate sensor.

 

Specs & Software

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are perfect rivals because they are powered by the same chipset: the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz. Even the most advanced memory configuration is the same, with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. So there should not be a big difference in terms of performance. But you should note that the Realme 9 Pro Plus runs Android 12 out of the box, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus is still based on Android 11. This means that the Realme mid-ranger might get more interesting software support.

 

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera phone, then you should go for the Realme 9 Pro Plus. The resolution of its main camera is lower (50 MP vs 108 MP), but it is a better sensor: the Sony IMX766, and unlike the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, it supports OIS. The secondary sensors are identical: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro lens.

 

Battery

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and Realme 9 Pro Plus have the same battery capacity: 4500 mAh. But the former charges faster thanks to 120W fast charging.

 

Price

The starting price of the Realme 9 Pro+ in Europe is €399/$434, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ starts from €449/$448. There is no definitive winner for this comparison: the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a better display and faster charging, while the Realme 9 Pro+ has a better camera, a more interesting design, and it ships with Android 12 out of the box. Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Realme 9 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Redmi Note 11 Pro+

PRO

  • Faster charging
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Micro SD slot
  • IP53 certification
  • Better display

CONS

  • Inferior camera

 

 

Realme 9 Pro Plus

PRO

  • Better camera
  • More compact
  • Color-changing back
  • Heart rate sensor
  • Android 12

CONS

  • Slower charging

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