Xiaomi just launched another of its devices with incredibly affordable prices: the Redmi Note 11R. It is something very interesting not only because of the price but also because it is one of the most affordable phones out there. Another device with an amazingly good quality price ratio is the vanilla Redmi Note 11. It has been available for a long time and it reached awesome street prices. After the release of the new model, we think several people probably want to know which one is the best for their actual needs, given that these two handsets are in the same price range. We decided to answer this question through a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11R.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R
THICKNESS AND WEIGHT 8.1 mm and 179 grams 8.9 mm
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.58 inches, 1080 x 2408p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY 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 Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, IP53 certification Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Despite the Redmi Note 11R being a newer model with a more original design, the winner of the design comparison is the older Redmi Note 11. Unlike the new variant, the older one comes with a punch hole placed centrally, instead of an ugly waterdrop notch. Further, the screen to body ratio is higher, thanks to the presence of narrower bezels around the display. The rear side has a more minimalistic look, with more impressive color options such as the gradient blue one. Last but not least, the vanilla Redmi Note 11 has a more compact body (it is even thinner) and comes with the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. Unfortunately, these devices are not built with premium materials, and they are made of plastic for both the rear cover and the frame.

 

Display

The winner of the display comparison is again the Redmi Note 11. Unlike its internal rival, it is equipped with a great AMOLED display showing brighter colors and deeper black. The panel has a diagonal of 6.43 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. On the Redmi Note 11R, you can find an IPS LCD display with a diagonal of 6.58 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Besides offering a higher image quality, the vanilla version comes with stereo speakers. Both devices sport side-mounted fingerprint readers, placed on the power keys, and they include an infrared port allowing to use of the phone as a TV remote.

 

Hardware/Software

As you read until now, the Redmi Note 11 is definitely more interesting when it comes to the design and the display. But the Redmi Note 11R packs a better hardware department. First of all, it has a better processor: the Dimensity 700 chipset by Mediatek, built with a 7 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A76 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G57 MC2. The chipset is even paired with a higher amount of RAM if we consider the most expensive configuration of the phone: up to 8 GB of RAM, as well as 128 GB of native storage in all the configurations, furtherly expandable through a micro SD slot. Last but not least, it supports 5G. The Redmi Note 11 does not support 5G and it is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset with lower energy consumption but lower performance too. The chip is built with a 6 nm production process and sports an octa-core architecture composed of four Kryo 265 Gold CPUs running at 2.4 GHz, four Kryo 265 Silver CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 610 GPU. The chipset is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.

 

Camera

The cameras of the Redmi Note 11 are way better than the ones found on the Redmi Note 11R. It has a quad camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2 MP cameras for macros and depth calculation. The 11R has a disappointing dual camera with a 13 MP main lens and a 2 MP depth sensor.

 

Battery

The batteries of these two phones come with the same capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Redmi Note 11 will last longer on a single charge in a lot of scenarios because it has a more energy-efficient display. Further, it charges quicker thanks to 33W fast charging.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R: Price

It is easy to find the Redmi Note 11 for less than €200 in the global market, while the Redmi Note 11R begins at $154 in China and it is not available in other markets. The 11R is better only when it comes to the hardware department, but for the rest, the vanilla version is superior.

 

 

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

PROS

  • IP53 certification
  • AMOLED display
  • Faster charging
  • Better cameras
  • Wider availability
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Android 11 out of the box

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R

PROS

  • Very affordable
  • 5G
  • Android 12 out of the box
  • Better hardware

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

 

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