Redmi recently announced the new successor to the Redmi Note series lineup, called the Redmi Note 12 series. The phone succeeds the Redmi Note 11 series announced last year, with not three but four new devices. This year, the Redmi Note 12 series lineup comes with a vanilla Redmi Note 12, a more powerful Redmi Note 12 Pro, a premium Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, and along with a special Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition. The increase in the number of devices could make things a bit confusing for our readers, so we decided to compare the old Redmi Note 11 series with the new models launched this year. We have already compared the Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro, as well as all the new models in the series.

In today’s article, let’s take a closer look at how the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ compares against the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model from 2021. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is very similar to the non-Plus sibling except for the humongous 200MP primary camera on board and a superfast 120W charging. When compared to its predecessor, the phone brings a better camera as well as an under display camera.

There are a few more minor differences which we’ll take a look at in this Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+

Design

The design on both the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ are identical to its non Plus siblings.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ clears up the clutter at the back as compared to its predecessors with just three cameras. So there no additional design elements contributing to the clutter at the rear. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ featured a complex array of sensors on its back housed in its rectangular camera module. Similar to how we’ve mentioned for all the new Redmi Note 12 series models, the design on the Pro+ looks a lot more refined and premium this year.

The dimensions of the he Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is similar to its non-Plus sibling. But the major difference here is the thickness. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is significantly thicker than its predecessor, with a 9mm body. It’s also pretty heavy at 208 grams.

Like all the models in the Redmi Note series lineup over the past couple of years, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is also IP53 certified. So you don’t have to worry about dust or water splashes ruining your smartphone. The new Pro+ model comes in Black, Blue White, and a special Trend color edition while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ came in Mysterious Black, Forest Green, Timeless Purple color options.

Display

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ model features an identical display to its non-Plus sibling. So it comes with a 6.67-inch OLED panel featuring 2400 x 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 900 nits HBM brightness. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model came with a same sized 6.67-inch AMOLED panel featuring 2400 x 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The older model had a brighter display panel at 1200 nits when compared to the new Note 12 Pro+.

Specs & Software

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ features a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor which is clocked at 2.6GHz. To recall, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ had the the Dimensity 920 processor inside clocked at 2.5GHz. Both these processors can support 5G networks and should offer pretty good performance for its price segment.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also upgrades the memory configuration. This year, it comes in only two variants, an 8GB model with 256GB ROM and a top-end 12GB + 256GB option. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ came in multiple options, including a basic 6GB RAM and 128GB of ROM. The older Redmi Note 11 Pro+ maxes out at 8GB RAM in terms of configuration.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also comes with the latest Android 12 OS out of the box with MIUI 13 on board. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ featured the Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 on top.

Camera

The Redmi Note 12 Pro came with a downgraded 50MP sensor as compared to the 108MP sensor found on its predecessor. But with the Pro+ model, Redmi decided to take things up a notch by using a massive 200MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture. The remaining two cameras are the same as its predecessor, which includes an 8MP f/1.9 ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP macro shooter.

In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model had a 108MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture lens.

On the front, Redmi has not given any upgrades to the new model. So both the phones have the same 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

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Battery

The battery department on the new Pro+ model gets a capacity upgrade. Unlike the 4500mAh capacity one found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with a 5000mAh battery. The charging speed remains the same as before, 120W, but its good to see an upgrade in the battery capacity.

Price

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ model is available in the Chinese market with an official starting price tag of around €300 or $300. But retailers like Giztop have already listed the device for around $350. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ currently retails for around $320 globally.

Considering the price difference, which one would you pick?

• Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is available on Giztop for $319
• Redmi Note 12 Pro is available on Giztop: click here to purchase it at the best price
• Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is actually available on Giztop: click here to purchase it at the best price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+: PROs and CONs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+

PROs

• Larger Battery
• 12GB RAM option added
• Cleaner Design
• Latest Android version
• Faster Processor
• Better Primary Camera

CONS

• Heavier & Thicker

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+

PRO

• Thinner
• Cheaper Price (current price)
• MicroSD Card slot

CONS

• Cluttered Rear Design

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Xiaomi recently debuted the Redmi Note 11 series in international markets. The company is now said to introduce one more model in the lineup dubbed as Redmi Note 11 Pro+. This particular device is rumored to be the same as the phone sold with identical branding in China. A tipster has disclosed the key specs of this handset in accordance with the previous reports.

Leaker Yogesh Brar has shared almost all the features of the global Redmi Note 11 Pro+ on Twitter. These specs clearly suggest that the smartphone will be nothing but the same as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ available in China. 

It is not surprising because MIUI code had already revealed in October that the phone will release under its original name in select international markets. Additionally, in India, it was said to go by the name of Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, and so it does.

At the same time, India is also getting a Redmi Note 11 Pro+ on March 9. But that handset is different from the aforementioned model. For some reason, the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will be sold as Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.

With that being said, what are your thoughts on companies selling the same product under different names? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Back in October 2021, Redmi launched the Note 11 trio in the Chinese market. Out of the three phones, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ stood out the most since it offered 120W fast charging and 108MP cameras at an affordable price. Now, the phone has received an official price drop in China making it even more affordable.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G was priced at CNY 2099(~$333) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, at the time of launch. Now, the device is available for CNY 1999(~$317).

The top-most variant’s price has also gone down by CNY 100(~$16). Now, the top-most variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is available for CNY 2199(~$348) instead of the CNY 2299(~$364) launch price.

The phone has three colors — Mysterious Black, Forest Green, and Timeless Purple. It can be bought at the new price from all Xiaomi stores across China and from online stores like the JD Mall.

At that price, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G seems to be a good deal. The phone offers a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. It has a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a single selfie snapper.

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The phone can go from 0% to 100% in about 15-17 minutes.

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Redmi unveiled Redmi Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro 5G smartphones in global markets last month. The company is reportedly working on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G handset for the European markets. A fresh leak by Pricebaba has revealed the configurations and pricing of the Note 11 Pro+ 5G for Europe.

The publication has learned through industry sources that the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be arriving in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are likely to be priced between 350 euros and 450 euros. The publication did not share any other information on the specs of the device.

The upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G was spotted at the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list. The latter revealed that its model number is 21091116UG and its codename is “pissarropro.” The listing revealed key specs such as FHD+ display, Dimensity 920 chip, 8 GB Of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ back in October 2021. The same device was rebranded as the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in the recent past. It can be said based on the Google Play Console and Support Devices listings China’s Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be heading to Europe with the same moniker, specs, and design.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Dimensity 920 powered handset comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of built-in storage, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, Android 11 OS with MIUI 13, and a 5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

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The Redmi Note 11 series for China was unveiled in October. The ‘Pro’ models made their way to India as Xiaomi 11i series. The Pro+ is expected to release in select international markets with its original branding. This is going to finally happen as the device markets its appearance on Google Play Console.

The ‘Global’ variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G codenamed ‘pissaropro’ with model number 21091116UG has been spotted on Google Play Console. According to the listing, the smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with 8GB RAM.

It will flaunt an FHD+ display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. Finally, it will ship with outdated Android 11.

Since the handset is expected to be the same as the original Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G from China and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge from India, it will most likely feature an identical set of specifications.

Hence, the ‘Global’ variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will come with features such as a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 108MP + 8MP  + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5, 4,500mAh battery, and 120W fast charging.

The global wing of Xiaomi is yet to announce the launch date for Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.

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Redmi Note 11 Series is now available on Giztop at discounted prices. You can now buy Redmi Note 11 for $169, Note 11 Pro for $269, and Note 11 Pro Plus for $339 only at Giztop. Please note that these prices are applicable to the base variants only.

FEATURES	REDMI NOTE 11 4G	REDMI NOTE 11 PRO	REDMI NOTE 11 PRO PLUS
BASE VARIANT PRICE	$169	$269	$339
DISPLAY	6.5" LCD FHD+, 90Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio G88	MediaTek Dimensity 920	MediaTek Dimensity 920
RAM	4GB / 6GB	6GB / 8GB LPDDR4	6GB / 8GB LPDDR4
STORAGE	128GB	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
REAR CAMERA	50MP + 8MP + 2MP	108MP + 8MP + 2MP	108MP + 8MP + 2MP
SELFIE CAMERA	8MP	16MP	16MP
BATTERY	5000mAh	5160mAh	4500mAh
CHARGING	18W Fast Flash Charge	67W Fast Flash Charge	120W Fast Flash Charge
COLORS	Black, White, Blue	Green, Purple, Black, Blue	Black, Purple, Green

Please note that these are Chinese edition phones, but come with Google Mobile Service and Google Play store installed, and OTA updates and English language support.

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Earlier this month, Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S smartphones were made official in India. Speculations are rife that the company could be working on the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series for the Indian market. According to a report by 91mobiles, Redmi will be unveiling the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup in March in India.

The publication has learned through tipster Yogesh Brar that India will be treated with Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in the first half of March month.  While the Note 11 and 11s are available for purchase through Amazon India, the upcoming Note 11 Pro models will be sold through Flipkart.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G could be the same device that debuted in the global markets. On the other side, the global version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G could be rebranded as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.

Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications (expected)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ 5G are expected to arrive with an identical design and similar specs in India. Both phones are expected to mainly differ in the chipset and camera departments. The Note 11 Pro will feature the Helio G96, whereas the Snapdragon 695 will be fueling the Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Both phones are expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The Note 11 Pro will feature a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. The Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a triple rear camera unit, which lacks a depth lens. Both phones have a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and they are loaded with MIUI 13 based Android 11. In related news, the Redmi Note 11 Pro (global version) will be rebranded as the POCO X4 Pro in other markets.

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Next week will be big for Xiaomi. Because the company will be holding its first global launch event of 2022. However, unlike last year, we won’t see flagship smartphones. Instead, the firm will be debuting new models in its best-selling lineup – the Redmi Note series. At the same time, Micromax will release a new phone in India after a long time. Let’s check out these handsets in detail.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Redmi Note 11 Series

Xiaomi is known for offering smartphones at various price points. But the company’s most popular lineup worldwide is arguably the Redmi Note series. This family of phones is known for offering bang for buck products.

Last year’s Redmi Note 10 series set the bar high for the lineup. Hence, it will be interesting to see how Xiaomi plans to top it. Perhaps, it won’t, as the leaked details point towards an almost similar set of features.

The international Redmi Note 11 series may include at least five models, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. But unfortunately, it’s not known surely known which of these models will be announced at the event. Maybe, all of them will go official at once.

Xiaomi’s first-ever global launch event for 2022 is scheduled for January 26. The live stream will kickstart at 8 PM (GMT+8) on the company’s official YouTube channel. The global launch of MIUI 13 may also happen at this conference.

Having said that, here are the details we know so far.

Redmi Note 11

The vanilla Redmi Note 11 is expected to come with a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, 50MP quad-camera setup comprising ultra-wide and macro shooters, dual stereo speakers, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

It could retail at around $175 for the 4GB + 64GB memory configurations. There could be other memory variants as well.

Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11S is said to come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek chipset, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, MIUI 13, and up to 8GB RAM as well as 128GB storage.

This device is also being teased to launch in India on an unspecified date. [Update: February 9]

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is tipped to feature a 6.6-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

The handset could arrive in three colors, such as Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Diamond Dazzle.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G is rumored to have the same design and colors as the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It is also tipped to have a similar set of features, except that it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Finally, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is expected to be the same model that’s sold in China. This phone was recently released in India as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

The main highlights of this device include 120W fast charging, 4,500mAh battery, 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and more.

Micromax IN Note 2

Apart from the Redmi Note 11 series, we will be also witnessing the launch of Micromax IN Note 2 next week. In fact, this handset will go official a day earlier on January 25 in India.

Though the smartphone has been confirmed to offer an interesting set of features, we cannot deny the fact that it looks like a cheap knock-off of the popular Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Talking about specifications, it will arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G95 chip, 30W fast charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Finally, it will sport a glass panel on the rear.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch a smartphone dubbed Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in India. The company has been teasing the features of the handset for the past few days. We have compiled all of them and more in this single article. Let’s check out what the latest phone from Xiaomi is all about.

Introduction

Although Xiaomi India teases Xiaomi 11i as a brand new smartphone, we all know that it isn’t. MIUI code had already revealed that this device is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro+, which debuted in China at the end of October. 

For the unaware, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is almost identical to the Redmi Note 11 Pro. The only differences between the two are their battery capacity and charging speed. The Pro has a 5,160mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging as compared to a smaller 4,500mAh battery and a whopping 120W fast charging on the Pro+.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge gets its name from its fast charging capability. Though MIUI code has confirmed the existence of vanilla Xiaomi 11i (Redmi Note 11 Pro) for India, we are not sure if it will make its way to the country alongside its bigger sibling on the same day.

Launch Date

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is set to launch in India on January 6, 2022. The event will kickstart at 12 PM IST. 

Interested readers can watch it on the company’s official YouTube channel. They can even keep updated with the event on the firm’s official Twitter handle.

Design

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will feature a flat frame design like the newer iPhones. However, the frame will be of plastic instead of metal.

Further, It will have a matte glass panel on the rear. A giant rectangular camera module will sit on its top. But the number of lenses will be only three.

Finally, it will be available in four colors  – blue gradient, black, green, and purple. The official names of the first three colors are Pacific Pearl, Stealth Black, and Camo Green. The company is yet to reveal the name of the fourth hue as of writing this article.

Specifications

Since the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a rebadged Redmi Note 11 Pro+, it should have the same set of specs.

The phone is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen supplied by Samsung Display. The panel will have a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, and  4,500,000:1 contrast ratio. The canvas will have support for the DCI-P3 color gamut and will sport a centered punch-hole.

The device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Though It is tipped to come in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration, we anticipate at least one more variant.

As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone will house a triple camera setup on the back comprising of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and 2MP macro snapper. Whereas, on the front, it will feature a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the handset will have support for dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, and NFC (not confirmed). As for ports, it will sport a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.

The device will include all the essential sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and infrared sensor. It will also have an x-axis linear vibration motor, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and a MicroSD card slot.

Unlike the newly released Xiaomi 12 series that comes with Android 12-based MIUI 13, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will ship with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.

Lastly, as mentioned earlier, the main highlight of this phone will be the support for 120W fast charging. The required charger will most likely be included in the retail box to fill up the handset’s dual-cell 4,500mAh battery in just 15 minutes.

Expected Price

Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer of Xiaomi India, has confirmed that the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will be priced between ₹25,000 and ₹30,000.

At this price, it will be not only the first 120W fast-charging smartphone in India but also the most affordable fastest charging handset in the country.

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Xiaomi had just launched the highly awaited Redmi Note 11 series in China last month. Now, listings of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ on certifications portals have revealed that the global launch for these devices might be right around the corner.

According to a 91Mobiles report, Mukul Sharma revealed that the global variants of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ have entered internal testing in Europe. In other words, the two smartphones might be launching in the global markets soon. The report adds that the Chinese tech giant might launch the new Redmi handsets in European markets first, before launching it in other regions across the globe.

Both models are also expected to feature the same model number and specifications as their Chinese variants. Similarly, the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ were also spotted on the IMEI database and the BIS with 21091116I and 21091116UI model numbers respectively. As per a previous report, Xiaomi is also expected to launch these smartphones in India as rebranded Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

On the other hand, the Note 11T 5G series is set to launch in the region on November 30. Just yesterday, we had also reported on the company partnering up with Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio for 5G trials for its upcoming Note 11T 5G, which will support 7 5G bands.

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In our last video, we fully reviewed the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and particularly talked about how the 108MP sensor performed at this point. Unfortunately, when compared to its predecessor, the Note 11 Pro still had room for improvement in the camera department.

So today, let’s take a deeper look at the Redmi Note 11 series by comparing the Redmi Note 11 Pro with the Note 11 Pro Plus. 

And let’s find out which model of the series is more recommendable at their respective price points. 

Well, let’s see what differences we got on paper first. It seems that battery and charging are the only two remarkable differences between the Note 11 Pro and the Pro Plus. As we mentioned in the last video, Redmi generously brought the insane charging power of 120W to the Plus version, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with a 67W fast charge but at the same time, features a larger 5160mAh battery. Apart from this, these two models do not look much different from each other. 

In the Pro Plus review video, we mentioned that 120W fast charging took just 16 mins to get back to 100% of power, which is almost the same result as Xiaomi’s own flagship, the Mi Mix 4. While the full charging test of the Pro version took us around 45 mins, but it’s still faster than some flagships in terms of charging efficiency. Both models are 8.34mm thick, but the Pro weighs 207g, while the Pro Plus’ figure is 204g. You won’t feel any significant difference since it feels almost the same when holding them in your hands. If I didn’t tell you their weights, there would be no way to distinguish one from another. So I would advise you guys to be careful when checking the model and check it from the software end and not from the package you receive. After all, the box is replaceable.   

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Both the models are powered by the MTK Dimensity 920 5G processor and feature a 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display, the best screen for the Note series to date. They also share the same 108MP camera module.

As for the AMOLED displays, these two models both have a stunning visual experience with the best panel in the budget price range. After comparing the two screens, we are pretty sure that there’s no trick between them, and the two displays bring exactly the same experience. 

One of the few significant upgrades that made us happy with the entire Note 11 series is the stereo speakers tuned by JBL. But since we really couldn’t find any difference between the Pro and Pro Plus, it’s better for you guys to check our review video of the Pro Plus. In that video, we brought in the Redmi Note 10 Pro for comparison, and you guys will definitely figure out how significant the audio upgrade is. 

Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Note 11 Pro Plus: Cameras

Main Camera

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Both of their camera modules are led by a 108MP HM2 sensor, followed by an 8MP ultrawide camera and another 2MP Macro lens. From the samples shot on the Pro and the Pro Plus, we can see that they share the same quality, as well as the same problems. They both present a stable and correct white balance, with a slightly cold color preference. The native 108MP didn’t really help them improve the clarity and sharpness, but on the other hand, they both emphasized relatively good pureness when generating images under low light, which looks so Xiaomi-style. So our conclusion remains the same from the last video — the 108MP mode so far is not being exploited to the native sensor’s potential. But compared to the other models at their price point, no doubt the Redmi Note 11 series is still one of the best options in the market. Especially for the Note 11 Pro, it’s hard to find an opponent that’s close in its strength…….. or is it? Okay, its predecessor, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is also its rival!

Now let’s move on to the night shooting performance. The improvement of night mode is pretty significant for both – Better brightness and noise processing… but there’s still no gap between them.

Ultra Wide Angle Cameras

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Let’s move on to the samples shot on their wide-angle cameras. There is still no obvious gap between their samples. They have the same noise issue in dark areas and average sharpness for the 8MP resolution. And night mode slightly optimized the images for both of the models. Apart from that, there are no significant surprises between these two phones.

Macro Cameras

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The macro lens of the Pro model basically performs the same way as the Pro Plus. It’s the same camera hardware with the same camera firmware, leading to no difference in imaging. 

Performance

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About the performance, the Dimensity 920 chipset is likely to be the least impressive part of the entire Redmi Note 11 series, since we’ve seen a more powerful Dimensity 1100 run on their predecessors. And thank God, the 920-chipset run on the Pro version also got a similar optimization as the Pro Plus variant without any compromises. And similarly, limited by the performance of the Dimensity 920, the Pro model’s main camera does not support EIS stabilization in 1080P 60fps and 4K video shooting either. 

Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Note 11 Pro Plus: Battery Life & Charging

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The Pro model has a slightly longer battery life with a larger capacity of 5160mAh. In our battery life test, the Pro model is estimated to save 10% more on power. Or you could pick the Pro Plus to save around 20 mins for each full charge. 

If it were you, which model would you choose? 

Our Verdict

After completing the comparison, I really miss the Redmi Note 10 Pro more than ever. But the Redmi Note 11 series is still worth its price if you compare the series with other brands’ budget models. It’s most likely to win the title of the best budget series in the market right now.

But after we used both these models for the past few days, we strongly feel that the Pro model is more recommendable. We don’t think it’s worth paying 50 dollars more to get 120W charging speed and shorter battery life. The Pro version features 67W fast charging, which is already a flagship-grade configuration. No matter how indifferent you are to the additional 50 bucks, I’m firmly on the side of the Redmi Note 11 Pro. 

So that’s all about the Redmi Note 11 Series. What’s your pick?

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Last month, Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ in China. Soon after its launch, the company confirmed that it sold 500,000 units within one hour of making the Note 11 series available for purchase. A fresh report by ThePIxel.vn talks about the arrival of the Note 11 series in Vietnam and global markets. The report reveals that the Note 11 lineup will have a completely different design and they will feature Snapdragon chipsets for markets outside China.

As it is known, the Redmi Note 11 is powered by the Dimensity 810 chip, whereas the Note 11 Pro and Pro+ are driven by the Dimensity 920 SoC. According to the publication, the Note 11 heading to Vietnam and other global markets will feature the Snapdragon chipset. The report also claims that the Snapdragon variants will be also heading to China with different monikers.

The report claims that the Snapdragon SoC powered Note 11 models are debuting in the first quarter of 2022. It is unclear why Xiaomi has decided to use Snapdragon SoCs instead of Dimensity chips on Note 11 series for global markets.

Tipster Chun has speculated that it could be because of the short amount of Dimensity chip stocked in Xiaomi’s facility. He had previously speculated that the recently unveiled Snapdragon 778G Plus and Snapdragon 695 could be present under the global editions of the Note 11 models.

In related news, a recent leak revealed Redmi Note 11 that debuted in India is expected to arrive as the Redmi Note 11T 5G. In addition, the Note 11 Pro and Pro+ are expected to debut as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. It remains to be seen whether India will also receive the Snapdragon editions of the Note 11 lineup.

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Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones last month in China. Apart from launching the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ smartphones, the company also unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design limited-edition phone. The handset is now listed on JD.com and is scheduled to go on sale from Nov. 11 in China.

Remi Note 11 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+:

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design limited edition comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$422). The regular Note 11 Pro+ with the same amount of RAM and storage is priced at Rs 2,299 Yuan (~$359).

The two major attractions of Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design is its processor and design. It is the first phone to feature the Dimensity 920, which was announced in August. The Note 11 Pro and the regular Note 11 Pro+ also features the same chip.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design has a green-colored glass back. The company has imprinted the Redmi logo with the world’s first holographic levitation process. This allows the Redmi logo to flaunt a 3D floating look. Lastly, it also features the signature of Redmi brand spokesperson Wang Yibo.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ YIBO Design has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, MIUI 12.5 based Android 11, a 16-megapixel front camera, and 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Dimensity 920 chipset is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. Lastly, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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The Redmi Note 10 series China version launched in China just 6 months ago. But the next-generation model, the Note 11 series, has already arrived. There must be some reason for Redmi to release two generations of the Note series in one year. 

In fact, here, we compare the new Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model with the Note 10 Pro China version in detail, and you will easily know why there’s another model so soon. 

Now that’s done, let’s move on to the full review of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus.

The two Note series referred to in this video are the respective Chinese versions. The global versions of Note 11 series that could be released later will likely be different from the ones in this video. If the global version does change its specifications, please refer to the official website. 

Also, note that the only difference between the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro Plus model is in the charging power and battery capacity. So you can refer to this video to know more about the Note 11 Pro as well.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Review – Design

The design style of Note 11 Pro Plus is somewhat similar to Note 10 Pro, but it’s not exactly the same. Obviously, the general idea was to keep the lens design the same.

So it’s still a top left matrix module, with a silver ring around the periphery of the topmost lens. But obviously the Note 11 Pro Plus has a larger lens module and more lenses, which also means it will have better camera specs. The frame has become a flat design like the iPhone 13, but of course not as premium as the iPhones, as the frame is still made of plastic.

The back panel material is made of AG frosted glass like the Note 9 Pro and the flat frame makes it look and feel more premium than the Chinese Redmi Note 10 Pro. The Note 11 Pro Plus has also been upgraded in terms of functionality.

Not only is it equipped with NFC, IR blaster, and stereo dual speakers, but it also has an X-axis linear motor and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And the SIM card tray offers optional MicroSD card support. In terms of design and functionality, the Note 11 Pro Plus is indeed an upgrade compared to the 10 Pro. And it gives you almost every feature you can think of on an affordable phone. 

The Note 11 Pro Plus comes with an AMOLED screen. The 120Hz Samsung AMOLED screen is one of the best panels in its price range. We played an HDR video and realized there’s a huge improvement in the viewing experience of AMOLED as compared to an LCD panel. The visual experience from the higher contrast is really great. AMOLED also allows Redmi to make the hole-punch smaller and without shadows around it.

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However, instead of the latest generation of the Corning Gorilla Victus Glass on the 10 Pro, the new model has a regular Corning Gorilla Glass. The problem of rainbow lines appearing in oblique view also exists. I wouldn’t say the Note 11 Pro Plus screen is a top-notch screen. But it does have a very good screen for a Budget Phone.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Review – Performance & Gaming

While in the design department, the new model shines, the Note 11 Pro Plus is not an all-around upgrade compared to the Note 10 Pro. It also has downgrades in some departments, such as the processor. Although the Note 11 Pro Plus is built on MTK’s Dimensity 920 for the first time, you can see from the name that it’s definitely not as good as the Note 10 Pro’s Dimensity 1100.

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In Antutu Benchmark the phone gets 484708, in 3DMARK around 2099, in Geekbench 5 single-core around 734, and in multi-core test around 2174. Scores are much lower than the Note 10 Pro, especially the GPU part. However, thanks to its weaker performance, the stability performance in the 3DMARK Stress Test is better.

PUBG can only be turned on at an Extreme frame rate with Smooth Graphics, and as you can see from the frame rate graph, PUBG can still run smoothly despite its low performance. Genshin Impact was a bit more of a struggle. There was a 10 fps gap between the average frame rate of the Note 10 Pro and also the Note 11 pro plus had more lag. Although the gap between Brightridge’s average frame rates was 6 fps, both phones’ frame rates fluctuated a lot and the experience was not very good. The two phones did a better job of temperature control, the highest temperature was not more than 45 ℃. Overall, Note 11 Pro Plus can smoothly play some small and medium-sized games, but users who like to play heavier games can choose Note 10 Pro for a better gaming experience.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Review – Camera Performance

As a rule, the Note 11 Pro plus, which went back to the HM2 sensor, should be much better than the Note 10 Pro, but in reality, it’s not. Most of the time, the pixel nine-in-one HM2 sensor did not show its advantages at all.

Note that in our video review of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, we have compared the samples of the two phones. And here, in this review article, you can find original samples from the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus under each camera section. 

Main Camera

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There is no significant difference between the Note 10 Pro and the Note 11 Pro in terms of dynamic range or clarity. And the color tends to be cold. AI image sharpening is also not as strong as the Note 10 Pro. Both phones sometimes have abnormal exposures in the night mode. There is an underexposure problem compared to normal mode photos. The most shocking thing to me was that this photo taken with 108MP Mode does not look like a photo taken with the native 108MP sensor. Not only is it much blurrier than the Mi 11’s 108MP photos, but it’s not even as sharp as the 64MP Note 10 Pro. No doubt, the Note 11 Pro plus has a better main camera sensor than the Note 10 pro, but clearly, its potential is yet to be realized. Let’s just hope Redmi can optimize the camera as soon as possible.

Ultra Wide Angle Camera

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Also, most of the time, there isn’t a big difference in the ultra-wide angle lens of these two models. The only difference is in the optimization of the dark areas. The Note 11 pro plus likes to brighten up the dark areas, which of course leads to an increase in noise. This is the case in both night mode and normal mode. Other than that, they are both at the average level of a budget phone.

Macro Lens

The macro lens basically performs the same way. It’s a very average macro lens, nothing special.

The phone’s video shooting capability is still the same as always, the main camera supports up to 4k 30fps and the ultra-wide angle lens supports up to 1080p 30fps. But limited by the performance of the Dimensity 920, the main camera’s 1080p 60fps and 4k 30fps do not support EIS. However, the older Redmi Note 10 Pro did not have this problem.

The stereo speakers with JBL have also been upgraded. It becomes the same symmetrical left and right speakers as Mi 10S. It supports Dolby Atmos. Although the effect is certainly not as good as the Mi 10S, when compared to other phones in the same price range, it should be considered the best.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Review – 120W Charging & Battery Life 

The Note 10 Pro’s 67w charging power is already very fast among phones in the same price range, and even many more expensive phones don’t have such a fast-charging power. But this time, the Note 11 Pro Plus has a charging power of 120w, making it one of the fastest charging phones in the world. And I want to remind you that it starts at only about $300. And there is a 120w charger included in the box.

It takes five minutes to charge to 44%, ten minutes to charge to 76%. A full charge takes only around 16 minutes. If you think the temperature is too high when charging, you can choose to turn off the fast charging mode, which can reduce the temperature. The cost of boosting charging power is sacrificing battery capacity. Although it’s not as large as the Note 10 Pro which had a 5000mAh battery, still 4500mAh is not small. Half hour of 1080p video consumed 5%, another half hour of TikTok consumed 5%. Three games consume 5%, 8%, and 7% of power for 20 minutes, respectively. If you are not satisfied with the battery life of Note 11 Pro Plus, you can choose Note 11 Pro which only has 67w charging power but has a 5160mAh battery.

As to why the Note series got two models in a year, in fact, Redmi’s general manager Mr. Lu has explained this on social media: He said “One product cannot satisfy all users, and the only way to satisfy all users is through simultaneous sales of multiple products”. Redmi has actually made a clear distinction between the Note 10 Pro and the Note 11 Pro Plus. The older Note 10 Pro is for those who like stronger performance but don’t mind slightly weaker performance in other areas, while Note 11 Pro Plus is more for those who don’t care about performance but require an overall strong profile. 

For example, with stronger camera performance, and faster charging, I think the Note 11 Pro is more like an iteration of the Note 9 Pro. So if you liked the Note 9 Pro, then you’ll like the Note 11 Pro Plus even better. 

Finally, I’d like to remind you again that we have a Giveaway campaign going on for the Note 11 Pro. Subscribe to our channel, and if you are lucky, you could win a Redmi Note 11 Pro. Don’t miss this opportunity!

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One of the biggest launches last month was the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in China. The Redmi Note series has always been extremely popular among the young generation, and the latest lineup continues to bring forth impressive upgrades without a significant increase in the overall pricing. A highlight upgrade in the top-end model in the series, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, turned out to be a flagship exclusive feature until now — 120W HyperCharge support. But there are a lot of other features to be excited about the new Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus review:

Let’s take a quick look at the phone in our Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus hands-on.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus comes with a familiar design, especially when you look at its camera module. However, on closer inspection, you would realize that it’s not exactly the same design as the previous generation model. The camera module gets larger sensors and their numbers have increased too. But overall, you get the same Redmi Note series vibe as its predecessors.

The new Redmi model is flatter at the back much like the iPhone models but of course, it doesn’t feel as premium. The back is made out of AG frosted glass and has a better hands-on feel than the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The Note 11 Pro Plus has also been upgraded in terms of functionality. It is not only equipped with NFC, IR blaster, and stereo dual speakers but also features an X-axis linear motor and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And the SIM tray also supports MicroSD card. In terms of design and functionality, the Note 11 Pro Plus is indeed an upgrade compared to the 10 Pro.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus gets a new Samsung AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, one of the best in its price range. We tried playing an HDR video and the overall experience is an upgrade to its predecessor with excellent contrasts. However, instead of the latest generation of Corning Gorilla Victus Glass found on the 10 Pro, you now get a Corning Gorilla Glass. At first glance, we wouldn’t say this display is perfect, but it’s a really good screen for a phone that’s affordable.

The JBL stereo speakers also sound good for a phone in this price range. And of course, 120W charging will ensure juicing up your phone will never be an issue. It takes just 10 minutes to charge to 76%, which practically should give you a day’s worth of usage.

We’ll take a closer look into the phone’s performance, battery, and of course the cameras in our in-depth review soon. But for now, enjoy the hands-on images of the Redmi Note 11 Pro down below.

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If you have any specific questions or features that you would like us to test out, feel free to share them in the comments.

By the way, in case you missed it, we are giving away one Redmi Note 11 Pro phone to a lucky Gizmochina reader. You can participate from the widget down below.

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Last night, Redmi launched the Remi Note 11 series in China. The vanilla Redmi Note 11 is expected to launch as POCO M4 Pro 5G in international markets. Within hours after the announcement, a reliable tipster now reveals the marketing names of Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ outside the brand’s home country.

According to MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz), Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi 11 Pro+ in India under Xiaomi branding. He says that there are no other regional variants of these phones as of now. Hence, they will most likely remain exclusive to China and India.

As far as the names for India are concerned, Redmi Note 11 Pro will be called Xiaomi 11i, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will release as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

Additionally, in select global markets, these new Redmi handsets will be sold under their original marketing names.

This is not the first time Xiaomi has rebranded a Chinese Redmi Note for India. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G from late 2020 is sold as Mi 10i 5G in the country.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ have an identical set of specifications. The only major differences between the two are battery size and fast charging capabilities.

The Pro comes with a 5,160mAh battery and 67W fast charging support. On the other hand, the Pro+ is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

Xiaomi is yet to release the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India. Hence, the country does not have a 120W fast-charging smartphone. Now, as Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is set to debut in the region as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, it will be interesting to see which one will make entry first.

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Yesterday, Redmi held a launch event in China to announce the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. It appears that these phones could be heading to India in a few weeks as they have been spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The model numbers of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ for Chinese markets are 21091116AC, 21091116C, and 21091116UC, respectively. The Indian variants of these models have been spotted at the BIS authority.

Redmi New Smartphone (21091116AI) Listed on BIS Certification.

Device already Spotted on IMEI Database

This Device will Launch Globally Under POCO Brand. pic.twitter.com/h4J90vYYRW

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) August 22, 2021

The 21091116AI is the Indian variant of the Note 11. It was spotted at BIS back in August. Its global edition with 2019111AG model number was spotted around the same time at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The EEC listing revealed that the Redmi Note 11 will be rebranded as a POCO phone. Probably, it could be the POCO M4 Pro 5G that is scheduled to launch on Nov. 9. To recollect, Redmi Note 10 5G was rebranded as POCO M3 Pro 5G in global and Indian markets. Hence, it is likely that the POCO M4 Pro 5G could be also heading to India.

Redmi Note 11 Pro (21091116I) & Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (21091116UI) Already Listed on BIS Certification. pic.twitter.com/7R1kQAmvB9

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) October 29, 2021

The Indian variants of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ have 21091116I and 21091116UI model numbers. These models have also appeared at BIS, which indicates that their Indian launch may not be far away. To recollect, the Note 11 Pro and Pro+ came with identical specs like a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 920 chip, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, 108-megapixel triple cameras, and a 16-megapixel front camera. The Note 11 Pro has a 5,160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ gets a 4,500mAh battery with 120W rapid charging.

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Xiaomi‘s Redmi brand has finally announced the Redmi Note 11 series after several teasers that indeed achieved their purpose of hyping the device. The products live up to their billing in all aspects – from the processors, design, and other hardware features to the pricing.

The Redmi Note 11 series is made up of the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. The two Pro models arrive with almost similar specifications, save for a few differences. They are both powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset which brings 5G. The processor is manufactured using TSMC’s 6nm process with two Cortex-A78 cores which provides an excellent balance of performance and power consumption.

In terms of appearance, the Redmi Note 11 series adopts a new trendy small vertical edge design. The design is similar to the iPhone 13’s right-angle frame design. The device is equipped with a 2.5D AG glass body.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro series is equipped with a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with an FHD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 features a 6.6-inch LCD screen that brings support for a 90Hz screen refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. The models all come with VC liquid cooling for heat dissipation and it can effectively reduce the body temperature by 3 degrees.

In terms of photography, the Redmi Note 11 series all pack a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. At the rear, the Redmi Note 11 packs a 50-megapixel ultra-clear main camera teamed up with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. The premium Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ feature a 108-megapixel ultra-clear main camera alongside an 8MP super wide-angle and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The main camera has a single pixel as large as 2.1μm and also features dual ISO technology, which can shoot more pure night scenes with less noise.

The Redmi Note 11 gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery that has support for 33W fast charging. The device can be fully charged in just 62 minutes. the Note 11 Pro is equipped with a 5160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging and can be fully charged in 43 minutes.

The top-end Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is equipped with a 4500mAh battery and features support for a massive 120W super-fast charging. The device can go from zero to full charge in just 15 minutes. There is a Comfortable mode that reduces the charging speed. In this mode, the battery goes from zero to full charge in just 19 minutes but the charging temperature is also lower. The good thing is the device ships with a 120W charging adapter so you won’t need to buy one separately.

In other respects, the Note 11 series retains the 3.5mm headphone jack. They are also equipped with JBL symmetrical stereo speakers (except the Redmi Note 11). They are also equipped with NFC, infrared, and X-axis linear motors, Wi-Fi 6, and other features.

Pricing & Availability

Here are the prices of the Redmi Note 11 series models.

Redmi Note 11

Colors: Mysterious Black, Galaxy Blue, Mint Green

Price :
4GB+128GB – 1199 yuan / ₹14000 / $187
6GB+128GB – 1299 yuan / ₹15200 / $203
8GB+128GB – 1499 yuan / ₹17500 / $234
8GB+ 256GB – 1699 yuan / ₹19800 / $265

Redmi Note 11 PRO:

Color: Fog Green, Mystery Black & Purple

Price:
6GB + 128GB – 1599 yuan / ₹18700 / $ 250
8GB + 128GB – 1899 yuan / ₹22200 / $297
8GB + 256GB – 2099 yuan / ₹24570 / $328

Redmi Note 11 PRO+:

Color: Fog Green, Mystery Black & Purple

Price:
6GB + 128GB – 1999 yuan / ₹23378 / $ 312
8GB + 128GB – 2099 yuan / ₹24565 / $328
8GB + 256GB – 2299 yuan / ₹26906 / $359

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Xiaomi has just confirmed the processor that will power certain models of the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones. In a Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), the company revealed that the new device in the lineup will feature MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor.

Previous reports had hinted at the Chinese tech giant launching the Redmi Note 11 Pro with Dimensity 920 chipset. But now, the company has officially confirmed that the processor will be found in the series. Meaning, This would include the Note 11 and Note 11 Pro, meanwhile, the Note 11 Pro+ is expected to feature the Dimensity 1200U SoC. Unfortunately, the brand did not reveal any other finer details regarding the smartphone apart from just the processor as of right now.

Although, our reports in the past had pointed at a 5,000mAh battery pack on the Pro models, with the Pro+ featuring 120W fast charging while the Note 11 Pro supports 67W fast charging. The Pro series is also expected to feature an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate with FHD+ resolution and a punch hole camera on the front. However, Xiaomi did confirm that the Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+ will feature a 108 megapixel primary camera on the rear, reportedly paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Keep in mind that some of these specifications are based on rumors so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi is gearing up to debut the Redmi Note 11 series on October 28. A couple of days ahead of the launch, the brand’s general manager makes an important announcement regarding the lineup. He reveals a new launch strategy for the Redmi Note series.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi Brand, says that the company will now release two generations of Redmi Note devices per year going forward. The new launch strategy kicks off with the debut of the Redmi Note 11 series this Thursday.

Unlike other brands, Redmi also gives an official reason for its new strategy. The executive explains that they cannot fulfill the requirements of every user with a single generation of handsets. Hence, they have decided to release two different types of Redmi Note series models in a year.

Mr. Lu says that the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series will be a successor to Redmi Note 9 series. That is why the brand is debuting a new generation of the Redmi Note lineup within 5 months from the launch of the Redmi Note 10 series.

He describes that the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G focuses solely on performance with Dimensity 1100 chipset and not on the experience like display and charging speed. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro will bring improvements in the experience department but will lose out on performance though it will be the world’s first smartphone with Dimensity 920 SoC.

In simpler words, Redmi wants to cater to as many different types of customers as possible with its Redmi Note series from now onwards. As a result, there will be now two generations of Redmi Note series models on the shelf at any given moment in a year.

This means the odd generation of the Redmi Note series will emphasize experience, while the even generation will prioritize performance.

At present, it’s not known whether the new Redmi Note launch strategy is applicable outside mainland China.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro will be unveiled alongside the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Note 11 on the coming Thursday in China. So far, the company has teased the green variant of the smartphone. Now, the company has released a new poster to showcase the phone’s front and rear design in Shadow Dream Galaxy color.

The Shadow Dream Galaxy color variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro has an elegant appeal. The image gives a good look at the front design of the phone. As can be seen, its display features a centrally aligned punch-hole with a slightly thick chin.

The back panel of the device seems to be made out of glass. Its top-left corner has a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. While it is not visible in the image, it appears to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro is expected to feature an AMOLED panel that will carry support for a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel superwide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro/depth camera.

The Note 11 Pro is likely to feature the Dimensity 920 chipset and 8 of RAM. It may offer up to 256 GB of native storage. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging.

The upcoming Oct. 28 launch event will also see the arrival of the Redmi Watch 2 and Redmi Smart Band Pro. These devices will be arriving as successors for last year’s Redmi Watch and Redmi Smart Band.

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Two Xiaomi devices with model numbers 21091116C and 21091116UC have surfaced in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site today (via. MySmartPrice). Both models may belong to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones. The Geekbench listings of both models show that they are powered by the same Dimensity chipset.

The Geekbench listings of the 21091116C and 21091116UC show that they are codenamed as Pissarro and PissaroPro. Probably, the two handsets seemingly belong to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series.

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The benchmark listings of the 21091116C and 21091116UC further reveal that they are powered by MT6877T chip. The source code of the listings shows that the chip tags along with the Mali-G68 MC4 graphics. These clues show that both models are powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset. The Geekbench listings also mention that both models have 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.

The above-mentioned 21091116C and 21091116UC smartphones were spotted at the 3C certification platforms last month.  The 3C listings revealed that 21091116C may support 67W fast charging, while the 21091116UC come with 120W rapid charging. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final monikers of both models.

Past reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 11 Pro has Dimensity 920 chip and 67W fast charging, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has Dimensity 1200 chip with 120W rapid charging. Both phones have a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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In the next few days, on 28th October, Redmi will be officially announcing its next-generation Note series smartphones — Redmi Note 11. Ahead of the launch, the company is teasing the phone’s features through teaser posters.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ smartphones via JD.com. If you want to pre-order the upcoming smartphone, then you’ll have to deposit 100 yuan or 200 yuan, depending on the model.

Both the smartphones will come in three memory variants — 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. The Pro model will come in four color options while the Pro+ will be limited to just three color options.

As of now, not much has been officially revealed about this new smartphone lineup. But, going by the track record, we expect three devices in this series — Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

The company has today teased that the smartphone series will come with support for 120W fast charging technology. However, we expect this feature to be available only on the Pro+ model and not all three.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will feature a Samsung AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, along with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Coming to the camera department, the device is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back, which could include a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Other features on the device include dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, and NFC. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is said to come in Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, and Time Quiet Purple colors.

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Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones on Oct. 28 in China. As usual, the company has been teasing the key features of the Note 11 family before its official announcement. Fresh information reveals that the company will be offering 120W fast charge support for first on its Note lineup.

The below-shown poster reveals that the Redmi Note 11 series will support 120W rapid charging, which is Xiaomi’s fastest charging technology. So far, the company has been offering 120W charging on flagship devices. The Redmi Note 11 lineup is expected to include three models such as Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. Probably, the 120W fast charging could be made available only on the Note 11 Pro+ handset.

Rumors have it that the specs of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will be almost identical to Note 11 Pro. The Pro model is expected to arrive with Dimensity 920 chipset and 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ is speculated to arrive with a better chipset and fast charging tech.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a 120Hz AMOLED panel, Dimensity 1200 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It features a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies, and a triple camera unit featuring a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist camera. It will come with other features like dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, and NFC.

It will be available in three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in colors like Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, and Time Quiet Purple.

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Redmi will be launching the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones on Oct. 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Chinese tipster has shared the entire specs of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+.

Redmi Note 11 specifications

The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, Dimensity 810 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras, single speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack, and IR blaster.

It may release in 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. These models may cost 1,199 Yuan (~$187), 1,399 Yuan (~$219), 1,599 Yuan (~$250), and 1,799 Yuan (~$281).

Redmi Note 11 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 11 will feature a 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 920 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, a Samsung HM2 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel (Sony IMX355, ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit, JBL tuned dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, NFC, and IR blaster.

The Note 11 Pro could be available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. The tipster has speculated that these could be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$250), 1,799 Yuan (~$281), and 1,999 Yuan (~$312).

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ specifications

The Note 11 Pro+ is likely to be packed with the same specs as the Note 11 Pro. However, instead of the Dimensity 920 and 67W fast charging, it has Dimensity 1200 and 120W fast charging.

It may come in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. These models are likely to be priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$343) and 2,499 Yuan (~$391).

As usual, readers are advised to digest the specs leak of the Note 11 series with a pinch of salt.

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Redmi Note 11 series launch date has been confirmed. Today, the company confirmed through its Weibo account that the Note 11 lineup will be made official at 7 PM (local time) on Oct. 28.

The below-shown poster shows that the Redmi Note 11 series phone will be equipped with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The top edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, a microphone, and a JBL tuned speaker. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key. Its rear shell has an LED flash assisted triple-camera unit.

The Note 11 lineup is now listed on JD.com for reservations. The retailer site has listings for three phones such as Note 11 5G, Note 11 Pro 5G, and Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The listings show that the shipment of the Note 11 models will begin on Nov. 1 in China.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ listings reveal that these devices will be available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Note 11 Pro will come in colors like Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, Time Quiet Purple, and Misty Forest. On the other hand, the Note 11 Pro+ will come in the same three colors except Shallow Dream Galaxy.

Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro specifications (Rumored)

A recent leak revealed that the Redmi Note 11 5G will come with key specs like a 120Hz LCD screen, a 13-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel rear camera, Dimensity 810, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be available with key specs such as a 120Hz OLED screen, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel rear camera, Dimensity 920 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W rapid charging.

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