Here’s why Redmi Note 11S does not ‘Set the Bar’ in India

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:17:55 +0000

After teasing for days, Xiaomi finally announced the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S in India earlier today. However, unlike the Redmi Note 10 series launch event that happened in March 2021, this year’s conference was not so interesting despite the live stream being AI-generated. Because the products are sort of boring as compared to last gen.

The newer models do bring some upgrades but then again, that’s what the latest generation should offer. Anyhow, the pricing of the new smartphones is unlike Xiaomi.

In a nutshell, we really don’t think that Xiaomi India ‘Set the Bar’ with the Redmi Note 11S.

Redmi Note 11S

Xiaomi India had been hyping the launch of the Redmi Note 11S in the country even before the device went official in other markets. Specifically, the company uses the term ‘Set The Bar’ to promote this phone.

But deep down we all, including Xiaomi, know that the company had actually ‘Set the Bar’ last year with the India-exclusive Redmi Note 10 Pro.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 10 Pro sold in India is not available anywhere else. This phone packs all the features of the Redmi Note 10 Pro sold in other international markets, except for the 108MP primary camera.

The device uses a 64MP main camera. As a result, it debuted at ₹3,000 cheaper than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, which is actually the Redmi Note 10 Pro that’s available elsewhere.

This handset was introduced at ₹15,999 for the base 6GB + 64GB memory configuration. Almost a year later, Xiaomi launches the same variant of the Redmi Note 11S in India a bit higher at ₹16,499.

Redmi Note 10 Pro

For starters, the Redmi Note 11S is not a successor of the Redmi Note 10 Pro. It actually succeeds the Redmi Note 10S, which debuted at ₹14,999 for 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The Redmi Note 11S is a better handset than its predecessor. But it’s definitely not on par with the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Because the latter not only offers a matte rear glass finish but a better chipset in the form of Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and a capable 5MP telemacro camera with autofocus.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro went through multiple price hikes and the base variant was discontinued long ago. Anyway, the mid 6GB + 128GB version and the top 8GB + 128GB are still on sale for ₹17,999 and ₹18,999 respectively.

In other words, the handset is only ₹500 costlier than the same memory configurations of the Redmi Note 11S. In our opinion, one should better get the older phone than the newer one.

The Redmi Note 11S is a good smartphone standalone. However, its pricing makes the year-old Redmi Note 10 Pro a better deal in India. Having said that, we are not sure how long Xiaomi will continue selling the last-gen model.

What are your thoughts on the Redmi Note 11S in India? Do you think Xiaomi should have retained its predecessor’s price? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Redmi Note 10 series launched in India with 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 108MP camera, 33W fast charging, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:27:08 +0000

As expected, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India. The lineup includes a total of three devices, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. They flaunt Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, 33W fast charging, up to 108MP camera, and more Let’s take a look at their entire specs and features along with pricing and availability.

Redmi Note 10 Specifications and Features

The vanilla Redmi Note 10 sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 3.54mm centered punch-hole, 60Hz refresh rate, up to 1,100 nits peak brightness level, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 4500000:1 contrast ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

Unlike the Pro models, the back of this phone is made of polycarbonate but it retains a similar-styled camera array design. The quad-camera setup includes a 48MP (Sony IMX582) primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it comes with a 13MP snapper.

Connectivity options on this handset include dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, and GNSS (GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). It also features all the required sensors like an accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and gyroscope.

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Other features of the smartphone are self-cleaning dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio certification, dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), IR blaster, Z-axis vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, and three colors (Shadow Black, Aqua Green, Frost White).

Lastly, the Redmi Note 10 measures 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.3mm in dimensions and weighs 178.8g.

Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have an identical set of specifications, except for the rear camera setup. The Pro comes with a 64MP (Samsung GW3) primary camera, whereas the Pro Max gets a 108MP (Samsung HM2) main sensor. The remaining cameras on both are an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP telemacro snapper, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP selfie shooter.

On the front, the duo flaunts a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 120HZ refresh rate and a 2.96mm centered punch-hole. The panel has a peak brightness of 1200 nits, 45000000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission, supports HDR10, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Interestingly, Xiaomi has opted to place the fingerprint sensor on the power button instead of below the screen.

Further, the back of the phones features an unspecified frosted (matte) glass panel and a new camera array design. The devices come in three color finishes, namely Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, and Dark Night.

Bot the handsets are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. On the connectivity front, they support dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). They also sport all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, 360° ambient light sensor, and gyroscope

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Other features of these smartphones include a 3.5mm headphone jack, self-cleaning dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, Hi-Res Audio certification, dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), IR blaster, Z-axis vibration motor, IP52-certification for splash resistance, USB Type-C port, 5,020mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Last but not least, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max measure 164.5 x 76.15 x 8.1mm in dimensions and weigh 192g.

Redmi Note 10 Series Pricing and Availability

The Redmi Note 10 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

Redmi Note 10
- 4GB + 64GB – ₹11,999 ($165)
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹13,999 ($192)
Redmi Note 10 Pro
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹15,999 ($220)
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999 ($234)
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999 ($261)
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹18,999 ($261)
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999 ($275)
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999 ($302)

All three smartphones can be purchased from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, Mi Studio stores, and offline partner retailer stores. Interested customers can avail a ₹1,500 discount using an ICICI Bank credit card.

Their first sales are scheduled for the following dates at 12 PM.

Redmi Note 10 – March 16
Redmi Note 10 Pro – March 17
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max – March 18

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