Xiaomi has just announced a new partnership with a fast food based company. The brand is collaborating with McDonald’s, and is offering free burgers and more to customers that purchase its Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones.

Notably, the announcement was made by Xiaomi Turkey, so it is currently unclear if this offer will also extend to countries outside of this region. The new partnership was officially unveiled earlier this week, with the Chinese tech giant even sharing an Instagram post from their official Turkish account. This social media post revealed their cooperating with the popular fast food giant and even shared details of this promotional offers.

As of right now, people that purchase a Redmi Note 11 series phone in the region will also receive special McDonald’s coupon. These coupons can then be traded for two McChicken based Menu options (burgers) as well as Ice Cream Sundae. As of right now, it is unknown as to how long this offer will be available in Turkey. So, for those looking to buy a new Redmi Note 11 series smartphone, this offer might help sweeten the deal (no pun intended).

Hopefully, the Chinese smartphone maker also rolls out this promotional offer to other regions as well. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates if there are any notable developments regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi India has partnered with YouTube to offer extended free trials of Premium membership for eligible users and select devices. This is the second time the Chinese brand is announcing a partnership with YouTube after earlier in February this year. 

Xiaomi India CMO Anuj Sharma said “We are happy to partner with YouTube and offer Xiaomi consumers an opportunity to watch their favourite content without any hindrance. We are hopeful that this will be the beginning of a long-standing relationship between YouTube and Xiaomi that will ultimately benefit our users.”

YouTube is a popular video-sharing and social media platform. It also offers a subscription-based Premium service that offers ad-free access to music and video content. The paid membership also includes offline viewing, background playback and YouTube Music Premium with 80 million official songs.

Xiaomi is offering the YouTube Premium three months extended trial subscription for the Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 11i, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, and Xiaomi 11T Pro. Additionally, there is also two months of paid membership for the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Redmi Note 11 series. The list of devices eligible under the Redmi Note 11 series includes Note 11 Pro+, Note 11 Pro, Note 11, Note 11T, and Note 11S. 

It’s worth noting that the YouTube Premium membership is for new users only. It will be available on devices activated on or after February 1st, 2022. Eligible users can redeem the offer on eligible devices starting June 6th, 2022 till January 31st, 2023. 

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Xiaomi unveiled the international Redmi Note 11 series at the end of January. Since then, the company has been bringing these smartphones to different markets across the globe. The latest country to receive them is Indonesia.

Yesterday (March 15), Xiaomi finally launched the Redmi Note 11 series in Indonesia. The firm has initially brought three models to the region, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

These are exactly the same phones that are sold in Europe and other global markets. Hence, they feature an identical set of features, including NFC for contactless payments.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Redmi Note 11 series will retail at the following price tags in Indonesia.

Redmi Note 11

• 4GB + 128GB – Rp 2,499,000 ($175)
• 6GB + 128GB – Rp 2,799,000 ($196)

Redmi Note 11 Pro

• 6GB + 128GB – Rp 3,499,000 ($245)
• 8GB + 128GB – Rp 3,799,000 ($266)

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

• 8GB + 128GB – Rp 4,199,000 ($294)

The Redmi Note 11 is already up for pre-order until March 21 with offers like a free pair of Redmi Buds 3 Lite truly wireless earphones and a one-time free screen replacement on accidental damage.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G are scheduled to go on sale for the first time on March 30.

Interestingly, Xiaomi did not launch the Redmi Note 11S in Indonesia. Since its predecessor Redmi Note 10S was released last year, it could also make its debut later.

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Xiaomi yesterday launched the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G as the Redmi Note 11E Pro in China as the fifth addition to the lineup in the country. But that didn’t appear to be enough for the company as it today announced a vanilla variant of the model. Called the Redmi Note 11E 5G, the phone has been revealed to go on sale starting March 18.

The announcement also teases some of the specifications of the device. For photography, you get a dual-camera setup comprised of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Selfies are handled by a 5MP shooter at the front, housed within a waterdrop notch.

The phone supports 5G, made possible by the Dimensity 700 processor, and its display is a 90Hz 6.58″ FHD+ panel. The battery is sized 5,000mAh.

But perhaps the most interesting bit is the rear of the Redmi Note 11E 5G, which can easily be mistaken for being an OPPO offering from afar. The camera island looks quite similar to the one from the OPPO Reno7 so it’s obvious where Redmi has picked design cues from.

Anyway, you’ll need to spend about 1,199 Yuan (around $190) for the 4GB+128GB variant while the 6GB+128GB will set you back by 1,299 Yuan (around $205). Both are considerably cheaper than its Pro variant’s price of 1,699 Yuan (around $270).

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The Redmi Note 11 series recently hitten the shelves in the global market with different specifications if compared to the same lineup for the Chinese market. It is composed of 4 devices: Redmi Note 11, 11S, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro 5G. This is a comparison highlighting the differences between their specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (Global)

Design

These three devices do not differ too much in terms of design, but it is pretty evident that the color options and the overall aesthetics of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G are more detailed and attractive.

Display

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Pro 5G come with a wider display sporting a diagonal of 6.67 inches, as well as a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. For the rest, they are almost the same as the other two variants: AMOLED panels with HDR10 and a Full HD+ resolution.

Specs & Software

The 5G variant is the most powerful thanks to the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform, and it is also the only one to support the 5G connectivity. The vanilla version is less impressive due to inferior memory configurations, while the 11S and the 11 Pro sit in the middle with an Helio G96 and up to 8 GB of RAM. All the phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

If we exclude the vanilla version sporting an inferior 50 MP main camera, all the phones come with a 108 MP main sensor alongside an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

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Battery

The whole series is equipped with 5000 mAh batteries, but the Pro variants provide faster charging speeds thanks to 67W fast charging. Further, the Pro 5G should allow for longer battery life because its chipset is built at 6 nm.

Price

The prices vary depending on the market: in Europe, the prices begin from less than €200/$228 and they go up to €330/$375 for the most expensive configuration of the Pro 5G. If you do not need 5G, it does not make sense to opt for the Pro 5G: you’d better go for the original Note 11 Pro. If you do not even need 67W fast charging, then choose the 11S. The Redmi Note 11 has inferior cameras, so you should think twice before choosing it.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (Global): PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Global

PRO

• More affordable
• Same battery as the higher-end models
• Same display as the higher-end model

CONS

• Inferior cameras
• No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S Global

PRO

• 108 MP main camera
• Good price
• Same battery as the higher-end models
• Up to 8 GB of RAM

CONS

• No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Global

PRO

• 120 Hz refresh rate
• 108 MP main camera
• 67W fast charging
• Up to 8 GB of RAM

CONS

• No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global

PRO

• 120 Hz refresh rate
• 5G
• Better chipset
• 67W fast charging
• 108 MP main camera

CONS

• Price

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Xiaomi officially unveiled the global Redmi Note 11 series recently. The lineup includes two Pro models, namely Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Here in this article, we compare the specifications of these two smartphones in detail. The post will give you an idea of how they differ from each other.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Build and Design

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G feature an identical design, dimensions, and weight. They measure 164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12mm in dimensions and weigh 202g. They sport a flat frame and a rectangular camera island on the rear.

The phones not only use a glass panel on the back but are also IP53-rated for dust and splash resistance. They come in two common colors (Graphite Gray, Polar White) and one exclusive color (4G – Star Blue, 5G – Atlantic Blue).

Display

Both the devices sport the same 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports DCI-P3 color gamut, 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness, and up to 1200 nits peak brightness.

The panel has a centered punch-hole and is compatible with MIUI’s Sunlight Display and Reading Mode 3.0

Chipset, RAM, and Storage

A MediaTek Helio G96 SoC runs the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, and therefore, it is limited to 4G connectivity. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with support for 5G connectivity.

But both of them have the matching LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. In fact, they also arrive in identical memory configurations, like 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB.

Cameras

First and foremost, the duo nests a 16MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole on the front. Secondly, the 5G model has a triple camera setup on the rear instead of quad like the 4G version.

The only difference is that the Remi Note 11 Pro 5G lacks the fourth 2MP depth sensor, which is found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G. Other than that, both have a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro snapper.

Connectivity and Ports

As their names suggest, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G only supports 4G, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G can connect to a 5G network. They feature a dual-SIM card slot, however, it is of the hybrid type.

Further, the duo arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO), and NFC (market dependent).

Finally, they have a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port.

Software

Weirdly, despite releasing in 2022, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Remi Note 11 Pro 5G ship with Android 11 out of the box. Thankfully, they at least come with the latest MIUI 13.

Battery and Charging

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery. This huge cell can be filled in under an hour as it supports 67W fast charging. The required power adapter is bundled with the handsets.

Miscellaneous

The smartphones come with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

They also arrive with an IR blaster, dual stereo speakers,  a z-axis linear vibration motor, and liquid cooling technology for thermal management.

Price

The international Redmi Note 11 Pro series carry the following price tags.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

• 6GB + 64GB – $299
• 6GB + 128GB – $329
• 8GB + 128GB – $349

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

• 6GB + 64GB – $329
• 6GB + 128GB – $349
• 8GB + 128GB – $379

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Recently, Xiaomi took the wraps off the international Redmi Note 11 series. The lineup consists of four models. However, we only found one of them to be the best deal of all. We are talking about the Redmi Note 11S here. This phone bridges the gap between the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro with a balanced set of features, which makes it an irresistible offering from Xiaomi.

Here in this opinion piece, we explain why we feel that most people should opt for the Redmi Note 11S instead of the Redmi Note 11 Pro, especially the 4G variant.

Almost the Same Inside Out

The Redmi Note 11 series brings a new design to Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone lineup worldwide. The phones now have a flat frame like the newer iPhones. 

However, the one on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G/5G is more pronounced than on the Redmi Note 10/10S. Because the latter two handsets have a curved rear panel instead of flat like the former models.

But the Pros are longer, thicker, and heavier. They even have a larger and better display. More on that later.

Like the previous generation, all four devices arrive with dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a z-axis linear vibration motor, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and NFC (market dependent). 

Interestingly, all of them are backed by an identical 5,000mAh battery. They also feature the same LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

Is the Pro really a PRO?

Pro in the consumer electronics market means better. But it does not say how much better. This is where the problem lies. Neither everyone requires a Pro model, nor every Pro variant offers better value than the vanilla version.

Unfortunately, both the above-mentioned attributes are applicable to the Redmi Note 11 series. This isn’t the case with the previous generation. The Redmi Note 10 Pro (aka Redmi Note 10 Pro Max) offers much more than the lower variants for the asking price.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro duo only offers upgrades in very few categories. As mentioned earlier, the Pros flaunt a larger and better display. They sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness. On the other hand, the vanilla and S versions come with a smaller 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness.

Further, the Pros support 67W fast charging as opposed to 33W fast charging on the other two. Additionally, the Pro 5G has a better and faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

Apart from the aforementioned features, the Pros literally don’t offer anything else. The Pro 4G in particular has the exact same MediaTek Helio G96 chip as the S.

What’s more bizarre is that all four phones sport the same 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera. Except for vanilla, the remaining three also come with an identical 108MP primary camera. Finally, for some reason, the Pros don’t include the well-received telemacro camera from their predecessors.

The True Champion

We found the Redmi Note 10S to be an unnecessary offering in the Redmi Note 10 series. Because just by spending a bit more, one could get the Redmi Note 10 Pro with a better set of features.

Interestingly, the tables have turned for the Redmi Note 11 series. For this generation, we think the Redmi Note 11S offers better value than the Redmi Note 11 Pro. When compared to their predecessors, Xiaomi has improved the former, while at the same time, it sort of downgraded the latter.

As a result, we crown the Redmi Note 11S as the true champion of its family. Having said that, unlike the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is still worth considering if you live somewhere with good 5G coverage.

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The Redmi Note 11 series was first unveiled in China back in October 2021 and it’s now finally on its way to the global market, although the global variants will have almost nothing in common with their Chinese counterparts. Sure, they carry the same name and their designs are quite comparable but the specifications seem to be differing greatly as well as the pricing.

The global Redmi Note 11 series is comprised of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11, and below is their quick roundup to help you decide your pick from the trio.

Let’s start off with the priciest among the three. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, just like its name implies, will be the sole 5G-supporting Note 11 model. The 5G bit has been made possible by the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. Supporting the chip will be RAM/storage in 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB configs. The display has been sized 6.6-inch and is an FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

For photography, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G packs a triple rear camera setup led by a 108MP sensor. The primary is joined by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. The front camera is a 16MP sensor housed within a center-aligned punch-hole. The battery is sized 5,000mAh with 67W charging support.

Next up is the Redmi Note 11 Pro that will likely be powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 SoC. Just like the Pro 5G, this one also features a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel. The photography will be handled by a quad-camera setup comprised of a 108MP primary, complemented by 8MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. The front camera is again expected to offer a 16MP resolution. The battery is identical to the Pro 5G.

Last but not least, we get the standard Redmi Note 11 that’s rumored to feature an FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Tasks will be handled by the Snapdragon 680 4G chip. The quad-camera setup at the rear will be topped by a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor. The battery is sized 5,000mAh again, although the charging speed has been reduced to 33W.

All models of the Redmi Note 11 series are expected to come with a stereo speaker setup and boot into Android 11-based MIUI 13 out of the box.

As for pricing, the Redmi Note 11 is expected to start at EUR 250 (~Rs 21,140) but the rest of the models’ pricing remains in the dark.

Regardless, matters should get clear with the global launch event that has been scheduled for today, January 26th, 12:00 pm GMT. You can watch the event through Xiaomi’s official website, Twitter handle, and even YouTube channel.

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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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The Redmi Note 11 series has been teased on nearly a daily basis ahead of its October 28 launch date and we now almost know all of its key specs. Going forward with the trend, Redmi GM Lu Weibing today revealed another important detail about the phone.

A post from Weibing on Weibo stated that the Redmi Note 11 series will be providing a “flagship audio quality” this time. It will be bringing a “double-row speaker arrangement” and will be equipped with larger speakers that will produce more powerful yet precise audio.

There’s a big focus on audio symmetry with the latest Redmi Note iteration as well, and it has been revealed that the dual speaker setup of the Redmi Note 11 produces extremely well-balanced sound, thanks to precise tuning. The sound will be enhanced by Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio certification.

The Redmi Note 11 speakers have been developed by Redmi in conjunction with top manufacturers, and the JBL logo embellished across the top edge of the device testifies to it. JBL is a familiar name in the speakers industry and should indeed provide better than ever audio quality.

It was earlier revealed that Redmi Note 11 series retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and is thus indeed a powerhouse for audiophiles.

Other key specifications include MediaTek processors standard across the three models namely Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. At least the top model is expected to pack a 108MP primary camera. The display will be an AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. All models are expected to pack 5000mAh while at least the Pro+ will come with 120W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun today revealed with a post on Weibo that the entirety of the Redmi Note 11 series will be retaining the headphone jack. He also highlighted that there aren’t many phones around anymore that still keep it.

The latter may sound unreasonable to some though considering most of the budget offerings continue to offer the trusty 3.5mm standard. But it is to be noted here that the Redmi Note 11 series isn’t exactly a budget offering anymore. Or at least that’s what the latest rumors seem to suggest.

While the most affordable in the lineup – Redmi Note 11 – will reportedly be starting at CNY 1199 (roughly $187), the priciest variant might cost CNY 2499 (~$391), which is the highest ever for any Redmi Note model.

This puts the priciest variant i.e., Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in the midrange segment. And headphone jacks have indeed grown scarce at that price point of late. The phone is thus a great alternative for audiophiles who wish to stick to wired headphones but also desire decent specifications.

And speaking of specifications, the Redmi Note 11 series is rumored to actually have a serious upgrade over the Redmi Note 10 series. There are talks about the top model coming with a Mediatek Dimensity 920, which is an upper-midrange 5G processor.

Do note here that none of this has been confirmed officially yet, so it’s advisable to take it all with a pinch of salt.

What is confirmed till now is that the Redmi Note 11 series will sport Samsung AMOLED displays with high refresh rate support and narrow bezels. Further, the phones will come with a triple rear camera setup and have side-mounted fingerprint scanners. Also revealed was that AG glass for the rear panel will be standard across the lineup.

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