Earlier this month, a reliable tipster revealed that Xiaomi is gearing up to release Redmi Note 12S in Europe. He hinted that the device will be powered by a MediaTek chipset.

Around two weeks later, this product seem to have been spotted on FCC. The listing discloses some interesting details. Let’s go through them.

A mysterious Redmi-branded smartphone has been spotted on FCC by GoAndroid. This handset bears model number 2303CRA44A. Recently, It was also certified by EEC along with 23030RAC7Y.

The FCC documentation states that the Redmi Note 11S is the original version of 2303CRA44A. In addition to including images of the devices, it also goes on to say that the new variant arrives with a couple of changes. 

Hence, there’s a high chance of this phone being the upcoming Redmi Note 12S

The yet-to-release handset is said to come bundled with a different charger, cable, and camera. As per the model number of the charger, it will support up to 67W output.

So the Redmi Note 12S will likely carry support for 67W charging compared to 33W on the Redmi Note 11S. Unfortunately, we don’t have any info on the new camera.

As far as other specs are concerned, we expect the Redmi Note 12S to retain the 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, and IR blaster.

We are looking forward to learning more about this forthcoming Xiaomi smartphone in the coming days. Let us know your thoughts on it in the comment section below.

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Earlier this month, Redmi launched the Note 11 and Note 11S in the Indian market. The Redmi Note 11 has been made available for purchase since February 11th, and earlier today, Redmi released the Note 11S for its first flash sale. For those of you who missed it, worry not as the brand has revealed the next flash sale date way in advance.

According to the Redmi Note 11S Amazon India landing page, the smartphone will be made available for purchase again on February 28th, at 12 PM on Amazon India. The device will also be available for purchase on mi.com. Since it will be a flash sale, we suggest readers be prepared in advance as the devices tend to sell out in a matter of minutes.

Redmi Note 11S Price in India, color options

The Note 11S comes in three storage-memory configurations – 6GB + 64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The prices are as follows,

• 6GB + 64GB variant – Rs. 16,499
• 6GB + 128GB variant – Rs. 17,499
• 8GB + 128GB variant – Rs. 18,499

The device is available in three different colors namely Space Black, Horizon Blue, and Proal White.

Redmi Note 11S Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 11S features a flat frame design and a plastic body. It measures 159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm in dimensions and weighs 179.

On the front, the device flaunts a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness level, 1000 nits peak brightness level. It supports DCI-P3 color gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, and Sunlight Display.

Under the Hood, the Note 11S features a MediaTek Helio G96 chip along with liquid cooling technology. The SoC comes paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography, the Note 11S features a quad-camera setup with a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, we get a 16MP front-facing camera.

On the connectivity front, the handset offers dual SIM card slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, z-axis linear vibration motor, and essential sensors (accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass).

The phone boots MIUI 13 based on Android 11. Lastly, it is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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After teasing for days, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S in India as scheduled. The latest smartphones from the company succeed the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10S from last year. They were first announced for other international markets at the end of January.

Redmi Note 11 / Redmi Note 11S Price and Availability in India

The Redmi Note 11 phones will retail at the following price tags in India.

Redmi Note 11

• Price
  • 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,499
  • 6GB + 64GB – ₹14,499
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
• Colors
  • Space Black
  • Horizon Blue
  • Stardust White
• First Sale – 12 PM, February 11

Redmi Note 11S

• Price
  • 6GB + 64GB – ₹16,499
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹17,499
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,499
• Colors
  • Space Black
  • Horizon Blue
  • Polar White
• First Sale – 12 PM, Feburary 21

Customers will be available to purchase these handsets from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home retail stores, and partner retail stores across the country. They can avail a 10% discount using debit/credit cards issued by Bank of Baroda.

Redmi Note 11 / Redmi Note 11S Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S feature an identical flat frame design and a plastic body. They measure 159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm in dimensions and weigh 179. They come in two common colors and one exclusive color for each.

On the front, the devices flaunt a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness level, 1000 nits peak brightness level. It supports DCI-P3 color gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, and Sunlight Display.

Further, they are powered by two different chipsets. The vanilla model sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, whereas the S model houses a MediaTek Helio G96 chip along with liquid cooling technology. Either way, the duo comes with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography and videography, both use a quad-camera setup on the rear comprising of an 8MP ultrawide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 11 arrives with a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera, On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S features a 108MP primary camera and a 16MP front-facing camera.

On the connectivity front, the handsets offer dual SIM card slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and USB Type-C port. They also have a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, z-axis linear vibration motor, and essential sensors (accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass).

The phones boot MIUI 13 based on Android 11. Lastly, they get their juice from a 5000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

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The Redmi Note 11S is scheduled to launch in India on February 9. Ahead of that, Xiaomi has been teasing the features of the smartphone though we already know everything about it. Today, the company revealed the colors the phone will be available in.

According to a tweet by Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India, the Redmi Note 11S will be offered in three colors. They are officially called Horizon Blue, Space Black, and Polar White.

For the uninitiated, the handset comes in the very same three colors in other markets. However, they are called Twilight Blue, Graphite Gray, and Pearl White in those regions. It is not surprising as Xiaomi is known for renaming colors in India.

As far as specs are concerned, the Redmi Note 11S features a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, IP53-certified for splash resistance, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11S is rumored to arrive in three memory configurations, such as 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB in India. They are said to cost ₹16,999, ₹17,999, and ₹19,999 respectively.

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Unlike this week, the upcoming week will be a busy one for smartphone launches. We have a total of five events. Out of this, two are for brand new devices. On the other hand, the remaining three conferences are for phones making their way to one of the important markets – India. 

Out of all, the most important event is Galaxy Unpacked 2022 by Samsung for the Galaxy S22 series. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event on February 9. The conference will kickstart at 10 AM ET.

The South Korean tech giant is expected to announce three handsets, namely Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. They are also anticipated to be accompanied by three premium Android tablets, such as Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

All the aforementioned devices have leaked extensively multiple times in the last few months. The most interesting of all is Galaxy S22 Ultra as it will be the first Galaxy S smartphone with an in-built stylus.

Realme C35

The Realme C35 is set to launch on February 10. The phone’s global debut will happen in Thailand.

It is expected to come with a dewdrop-notched display, UNISOC T616 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP primary camera, 8MP selfie camera, Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery.

In terms of design, the handset will resemble the brand’s latest flagship lineup – the Realme GT2 series.

Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11S are finally making their way to India on February 9. They will be not the only products at the event that will begin at 12 PM.

Xiaomi has also confirmed to announce the Redmi Smart TV X43 and the Redmi Smart Band Pro at this conference. The former is a new size model in the Redmi Smart TV X series, whereas the latter is the brand’s first fitness tracker with a rectangular display.

The phones are rumored to be costlier than their predecessors, however, the fitness tracker is said to carry an aggressive price tag.

Vivo T1 5G

The Vivo T1 5G will be the company’s second attempt at reviving an online-specific smartphone lineup in India. But the handset coming to the country will be different than the one sold in China with the same name.

The device for India will arrive with a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM/128GB UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and under  ₹20,000 price tag.

As far as the launch date is concerned, the Vivo T1 5G will go official on February 9 in India.

Tecno Pova 5G

TECNO POVA 5G is the brand’s first 5G smartphone. After making its global debut in Nigeria at the end of December, it is now heading to India on February 8 with an expected price tag of around ₹18,000-₹20,000.

The phone packs features like a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, 50MP + 2MP + AI len triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, HiOS 8 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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Xiaomi India will be holding a launch event on February 9. The company has confirmed to unveil four products at this conference. These include Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Smart TV X43, and Redmi Smart Band Pro. Ahead of their official announcement, the price of one of the phones and the fitness tracker have been tipped.

According to Xiaomi Central (via Xiaomiui), the Redmi Note 11S will be offered in three memory configurations, such as 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB. These variants will be priced at ₹16,999, ₹17,999, and ₹19,999 respectively.

A previous price leak suggested that the handset will start at either ₹16,999 or ₹17,499 for the base model. Since both the reports propose similar pricing, this could be accurate.

Further, the new leak also sheds some information on the pricing of the Redmi Smart Band Pro. The latest Redmi-branded fitness tracker for India will cost under ₹5,000. Specifically, it is said to retail at an introductory price tag of only ₹2,999.

The price of the Redmi Note 11S in India does not sound impressive. Because the company already sells the last year’s Redmi Note 10 Pro with some uniques features in this very same price bracket. The older model offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, 5MP telemacro camera with autofocus, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness, and rear glass panel.

On the other hand, the price of the Redmi Smart Band Pro sounds too go to be true. Since there are not many fitness tackers with a rectangular AMOLED display in this price segment.

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For the past few days, Redmi India has been teasing the arrival of the Redmi Note 11S. Recent reports have claimed that the company may unveil another Note 11 series phone alongside the Note 11S. An official tweet reveals that the Note 11 and Note 11S will be debuting together on Feb. 9 in India.

The microsite of the Redmi Note 11 series available on Xiaomi India’s website has revealed the design of the Redmi Note 11 and Note 11S. The Feb. 9 event will also see the arrival of the Redmi Smart Band Pro and Redmi Smart TV X43.

Let's make it #11on10, shall we?

Most 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆-able launch of the year
Ready to #SetTheBar with #RedmiNote11S
Delivering more than your expectations

Pave way, for the all new #RedmiNote11.
Arriving on 𝟎𝟗.𝟎𝟐.𝟐𝟐.
Know more: https://t.co/c7MZGkdFv7 pic.twitter.com/S0Vunx946A

— Redmi India – Redmi Note 11S (@RedmiIndia) January 31, 2022

As far as the Note 11 and 11S are concerned, these are likely to be the same devices that were recently unveiled in global markets. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G were also made available in the international markets. These devices may go official in the country later this month or in March.

Redmi Note 11, Note 11S specifications

The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The Note 11S has the same display. Both phones have a 13-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The Note 11S has a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera unit. The Note 11’s quad-camera unit will have a 50-megapixel primary camera and the same auxiliary snappers available on the Note 11S.

The Note 11 gets Snapdragon 680, whereas the Helio G96 fuels the Note 11S. Both models come with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. They are packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. These devices are preinstalled with Android 11 OS, which comes with MIUI 13 on top.

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Last week, we witnessed the launch of new models in one of the best-selling budget smartphone series worldwide. Further, we learned that the global smartphone market grew for the first time in four years. Then, out of nowhere, two brands released shameless iPhone clones. At the same time, another company launched a Galaxy S21 Ultra-lookalike phone. All this and more happened in the last few days. Let’s take a look at them one by one in no particular order.

Before proceeding, we would like to let you know that the top stories listed here are based on our opinion. As your choices may vary, we would like to know your picks in the comment section below.

Top Stories from Last Week

New Redmi Note 11 series for international markets

After debuting the Redmi Note 11 lineup in China in November, Xiaomi finally brought the family to international on January 26. However, the series for global markets include totally different devices, namely Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

Out of these four, the Redmi Note 11S offers the best value for its asking price. Although it looks and has the same display as the vanilla model, its specs are more comparable to the Pros.

The entire series comes with features like a high-refresh display, dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, MUI 13, a 5,000mAh battery, and more. You can learn more about them by visiting this link.

Smartphone market observed multiple records

The global smartphone market grew for the first time in 2021 since 2017. Counterpoint Research revealed that the shipments reached 1.39 billion units by growing 4% YoY.

The Indian smartphone, in particular, grew 12%YoY last year by registering 162 million units in shipment. On the other hand, the Chinese market shipped 333 million units and incremented by only 1%.

Finally, pivoting to the budget segment at the right time (ahead of LG’s demise), OnePlus saw an insane 524% YoY growth in the US in Q4 2021.

iPhone clones from Gionee and Blackview

Gionee 13 Pro went official last week with an uncanny iPhone 13 resemblance and HarmonyOS. However, it has entry-level specs like an HD+ display (LCD) and a UNISOC T310 chipset. For just  ¥529 (483), it doesn’t sound like a bad deal after all.

At around the same time, Blackview A95 also got announced with an iPhone 13 Pro-like design. Its main highlights other than design include a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), and a 4,380mAh battery.

Face ID now works with a mask 

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, iPhones can be finally unlocked with masks on. However, this feature is currently only available in the beta channel. Also, it requires iPhone 12 or newer models.

Additionally, Apple is working on a new feature that will turn iPhones into POS machines. This feature will be reportedly useful for micro-merchants.

MediaTek Kompanio 1380 is a new chip for Chromebooks

MediaTek announced a new SoC called Komapnio 1380 for premium Chromebooks on January 26. This 6m chip arrives with an octa-core CPU consisting of four ARM Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 3GHz and a five-core ARM Mali-G57 GPU.

It supports up to 4K 60Hz display, AV1 decoding, WiFi 6//6E, and Bluetooth 5. The chipset will make its global debut inside the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, which is scheduled to hit the shelves in June.

HUAWEI P50 Pocket reaches global markets alongside HUAWEI P50 Pro

On January 26, Huawei announced the arrival of HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket to multiple international markets like Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South America.

The 4G-only premium handsets from the once world’s largest smartphone brand sport the same set of features as the variant sold in China, except for software. The global editions of these devices run EMUI 12 without GMS (Google Mobile Services) instead of HarmonyOS.

Despite their shortcomings in terms of software, Huawei is charging a whopping €1,199 for the HUAWEI P50 Pro (8GB + 256GB) and €1,299 for the HUAWEI P50 Pocket (8GB + 256GB). There’s also a Premium Edition of the latter phone with a unique design and 12GB + 512GB memory configuration for €1,599.

JioPhone 5G could be Jio’s first 5G smartphone

A report on January 25 disclosed that the Indian carrier Jio is working on its first 5G smartphone called JioPhone 5G. This device is expected to go official in June with much better specs than the poorly received JioPhone Next.

The handset is said to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (HD+), 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

OnePlus phones might run H₂OOS in the near future

On January 27, popular Indian tech influencer Mukul Sharma tweeted that the unified operating system of OPPO and OnePlus could be called H₂OOS. Since his claim is based on a trademark filing by OnePlus, he could be wrong.

Anyway, the H₂OOS (Water OS) trademark is interesting as it combines the names of OxygenOS (O₂) and the discontinued HydrogenOS (H₂OS). The name has no mention of ColorOS, which the software will be actually based on.

Furthermore, a couple of days before this tweet, a tipster stated that the OnePlus 10 Ultra could debut in H2 2022 as the brand’s first superphone or ultra-premium smartphone. The device is said to house OPPO’s MariSilicon NPU.

HONOR to showcase new products at MWC 2022

HONOR has confirmed to attend MWC 2022. The company has scheduled a launch conference for February 28. The event will kickstart at 1 PM CET.

The brand is teasing the launch of the new Magic series with a quote ‘The Power of Magic’. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the upcoming lineup of handsets.

Micromax IN Note 2 and vivo Y75 5G  debut in India

Micromax launched the IN Note 2 on January 25 as the successor of IN Note 1 for ₹13,490 (4GB + 64GB). The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra-lookalike phone arrives with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, 48MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounte fingerprint sensor, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

Chinese handset maker vivo debuted a new budget 5G smartphone called vivo Y75 5G in India on January 27. For ₹21,990 (8GB  +128GB), the phone offers a 6.58-inch FHD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Redmi Note 11S in India on February 9. The device is expected to be accompanied by Redmi Note 11. Ahead of their official announcement in the country, a tipster has disclosed the price of these handsets.

According to Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Redmi Note 11S will either start at ₹16,999 or ₹17,499 in India. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 will cost ₹13,999 or ₹14,499 for the base variant.

If the aforementioned price tags are true, then these smartphones will be costlier than their predecessors at launch. For the unaware, the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10S started at ₹11,999 and ₹14,999 respectively.

Talking about specifications, the Redmi Note 11S is near identical to the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G. Hence, we even consider it as a better deal since it offers more value than the Pro 4G for the price.

The phone has a 90Hz 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Whereas, the Redmi Note 11 features a 90Hz 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

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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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Yesterday, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi held an unveiling event to announce the Redmi Note 11 series for the global markets. It unveiled four handsets namely, Redmi Note 11 4G, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G, and Note 11 Pro 5G. All four or at least two or three Note 11 members are expected to debut on Feb. 9. Now PassionateGeekz has leaked the variants of the two variants of the Note 11S for the Indian market.

The new leak states that the Redmi Note 11S will come in two flavors such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are likely to be priced at Rs 17,999 (~$239) and Rs 19,999 (~$266), respectively. The Note 11S is available in colrs like Pearl White, Graphite Gray, and Twilight Blue in global markets. It is unclear whether the Note 11S will be made available in these three colors in India.

Redmi Note 11S specifications

The Redmi Note 11S has a 6.43 AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Helio G96 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. The MIUI 13 based Android 12 OS comes preinstalled on the Note 11S.

The Note 11S has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device offers other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB-C.

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Back in November 2021, POCO released the POCO M4 Pro 5G. This device is nothing but a rebadged Chinese Redmi Note 11 5G, which is also known as Redmi Note 11T 5G in India. A few days back, the 4G variant of POCO M4 Pro emerged on a certification website. Now, we finally know which handset it may be based on.

According to findings by Xiaomiui, the POCO M4 Pro 4G is codenamed Fleur with model number 2201117PG. The device is listed with the same details in the MIUI code.

Bizarrely, the newly announced Redmi Note 11S also has the same codename and near-identical model numbers.

This clearly suggests that the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S. Anyway, we aren’t surprised as POCO phones have always been rebranded or tweaked versions of Redmi smartphones, except for the original POCO F1 (aka POCOPHONE F1).

POCO-branded products are usually cheaper than their Redmi counterparts. Hence, the forthcoming handset will be likely cheaper than the phone it is based on.

As far as availability is concerned, the POCO M4 Pro 4G appears to have only one single model number, which belongs to the ‘Global’ variant. Therefore, for now, we can say that the smartphone could be limited to a select few markets, especially those in Southeast Asia as it has bagged NBTC (Thailand) certification.

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Earlier this week, Xiaomi confirmed to launch the Redmi Note 11S in India on February 9. Yesterday, this smartphone went official alongside the rest of the Redmi Note 11 international models at the company’s first global launch event of 2022. Now, according to a teaser, it seems like the Redmi Note 11S could be accompanied by one of its siblings in India.

The Redmi India official Twitter handle tweeted a cryptic tweet a few minutes back. The image in the tweet clearly states ‘THE BEASTS ARE COMING’. Even the tweet itself reads “We are here to #SetTheBar and make it 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦!”

Hence, we think that Xiaomi may announce yet another Redmi Note 11 device alongside the Redmi Note 11S in India. Although the company is yet to confirm the second model, our bets are on the vanilla Redmi Note 11.

For the unaware, the standard Redmi Note 11 has a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11S, on the other hand, has a faster MediaTek Helio G96 chip, a 108MP primary camera, and a 16MP selfie camera. The rest of the specs are the same as the vanilla model, except for memory configurations.

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Xiaomi has officially taken the wraps off the Redmi Note 11 series for its teeming fans around the globe. The global variant of the series is made up of the vanilla Note 11, the Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The Redmi Note 11 series was initially announced for the Chinese market in October 2021. The China variant is made up of three models namely the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. The Pro+ is missing from the global lineup while the Note 11 Pro is available in 4G and 5G versions and there is a new Redmi Note 11S model.

The series brings a decent specs lineup to the premium mid-range segment including upgrades in the camera aspect, display, processor, and charging speed. The trio of REdmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11S pack a 108MP main sensor a piece that is engineered to give users an unforgettable camera experience. The sensor is a Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52″ sensor size. The camera also utilizes the 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with a higher dynamic range and color performance. This ensures you get a vivid shot even in low-light conditions.

The vanilla Redmi Note 11 comes with a 50MP main sensor. However, it shares the same secondary sensors with the rest of the lineup which includes an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 118-degree viewing angle, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera.

For selfies, there is a 16MP selfie sensor onboard the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11S while the vanilla model has a 13MP selfie camera.

The top-end Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Note 11 Pro both feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz screen refresh rate as well as a touch sampling rate up to 360Hz. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 pack a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with support for a 90Hz screen refresh rate.

The Redmi Note 11 models equally come with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phones bringing a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

In terms of the processor, the 5G variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC while the non-5G Redmi Note 11 Pro is fired up by a MediaTek Helio G96 Soc alongside the Redmi Note 11S. The vanilla Note 11 is powered by a Snapdragon 680 chip.

All four models get their juice from a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery. The Pro models come with the flagship-level 67W turbocharging which is touted to deliver up to 5% charge in just 15 minutes. The Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 feature 33W Pro fast charging and it can go from zero to full charge in just an hour.

Redmi Note 11 Series Pricing & Availability

Here are the prices of the different models:

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

• 6GB+64GB: USD 329
• 6GB+128GB: USD 349
• 8GB+128GB: USD 379

Redmi Note 11 Pro

• 6GB+64GB: USD 299
• 6GB+128GB: USD 329
• 8GB+128GB: USD 349

Redmi Note 11S

• 6GB+64GB: USD 249
• 6GB+128GB: USD 279
• 8GB+128GB: USD 299

Redmi Note 11 

• 4GB+64GB: USD 179
• 4GB+128GB: USD 199
• 6GB+128GB: USD 229

The vanilla Redmi Note 11 and the Note 11S are billed to go on sale this January while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro will be available starting from February 2022.

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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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Redmi Note 11S is scheduled to go official in India on Feb. 9. The device will be sold exclusively through Amazon India apart from Xiaomi’s online and offline channels. A recent leak revealed the entire specifications and pricing of the device. Now, well-known tipster Evan Blass has shared fresh renders of the Note 11S to give a look at its color options.

Redmi Note 11S design

The overall design of the Redmi Note 11S is not too different from its predecessor, the Redmi Note 10S. Placed on the front side of the device is a punch-hole display.

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Instead of a side-facing fingerprint scanner that was made available on the Note 10S, its successor is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Note 10S offered users 64-megapixel quad-cameras, but the Note 11S will treat its buyers with a 108-megapixel quad-camera unit.

Redmi Note 11S specifications (rumored)

The Redmi Note 11S will be sporting a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel camera, a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera unit. It will run on MIUI 12.5 and Android 12 OS.

The Helio G96 will be present under the hood of the Redmi Note 11S. It will ship with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.

The Note 11S is speculated to cost around Rs 1,000 (~$13) or Rs 2,000 (~$27) more than its predecessor. Hence, it appears that it may go official with a starting price of around Rs 15,000 (~$200).

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Earlier today, Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi announced that the Redmi Note 11S will launch on Feb 9 2022 in India. The device was previously confirmed to feature an AMOLED display, and now, a new leak has revealed the entire spec sheet of the device along with its expected pricing.

Tipster Yogesh Brar recently tweeted out the entire spec list of the upcoming device along with its pricing and OS version. According to Brar, the Redmi Note 11S will get a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. It will run the 4G enabled MediaTek Helio G96 SoC which offers slight improvements over the current Helio G95 featured in the Note 10S.

The device will be available in India in 4GB and 6Gb RAM options will offer 64GB and 128GB storage. The smartphone will house a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

For photography, the phone will have a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup which is mostly in line with the previous leaks other than the previous one stating that the device will have a triple camera setup.

Going by the previous leaks, these cameras can be a 108-megapixel primary Samsung HM2 camera, an 8 megapixel Sony IMX3555 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 megapixel OV2a OmniVision macro sensor. Additionally, the device is also said to come with a 13MP selfie snapper.

Yogesh Brar states that the Indian version of the Redmi Note 11S may run Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 out of the box, but since the global version is getting MIUI 13 out of the box, the same may be the case for the Indian variant too.

Coming to the device’s pricing, the tipster has revealed that the device will be going for Rs.1000-2000 more than the Note 10S, which is currently retailing for Rs. 14,999 ($200) for the 6GB+64GB variant(base), so we can expect the Note 11S to start around Rs.16,000-17,000 ($214 to $227).

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The Redmi Note 11S is being teased to launch in India very soon. Today, Xiaomi has officially disclosed the date on which the phone will be presented in the country. Let’s check out when the device is heading to the region.

According to the official Twitter handle of Redmi India, the Redmi Note 11S will launch in India on February 9. The company has also set up a dedicated teaser page on Mi.com. The webpage clearly indicates that the brand will be gradually revealing the features of the handsets in the coming days.

As of now, not much is known about this smartphone. It is said to be codenamed Miel. However, we aren’t sure about it yet.

But the official teaser and a leaked render have already revealed the design of the device. We know that the phone will have a flat frame design and a rectangular camera module housing four sensors as well as an LED flash.

Talking about specs, the Redmi Note 11S is tipped to arrive with a 90Hz AMOLED display. It is expected to be powered by an unknown MediaTek chipset with MIUI 13 on board.

The handset’s camera system may include a 108MP Samsung HM2 primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, a 2MP OmniVision OV2A macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. Finally, it could come in three memory configurations, such as 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB.

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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 has scheduled a global launch event for January 26. The company has confirmed to debut the Redmi Note 11 series at this conference. MIUI 13 could also get announced at this event. Ahead of that, names and codenames of the possible models in the Redmi Note 11 family emerge on the internet.

According to Xiaomiui, the Redmi Note 11 series for international markets will include a total of 5 smartphones. They are listed below along with their codenames.

• Redmi Note 11

  • Spes – India (No NFC)
  • Spesn – Global (NFC)

• Redmi Note 11S

  • Miel

• Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G

  • Vida – India
  • Viva – Global

• Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

  • Veux

• Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

  • Pissaropro – China and other markets (excluding India)

The ‘Global’ in the above list denotes international markets other than India. Further, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has already been released in India as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. 

Finally, the availability of Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is not known. However, we know that at least the former will make its way to India as the company has started teasing it.

As we are still days away from the Xiaomi conference,  we expect to learn more about the aforementioned phones in the coming days.

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Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi is planning to include another device in their Note 11 series lineup. The new model is expected to carry the Redmi Note 11S mantle and is rumored to release globally around the end of February 2022

The device has had its fair share of rumors over its specs and design with some recent render leaks. Now, the first confirmed specification of the device has been revealed.

Earlier today, tipster Mukul Sharma leaked that the upcoming Note series device will feature an AMOLED panel. Shortly after, Redmi India’s official Twitter handle replied with “We set high standards with Redmi Note launches in 2021. Why will 2022 be any different?”

[Exclusive] Since a lot of people have been asking me, I can confirm that the upcoming Redmi Note will feature an AMOLED panel. The device is launching very soon in India.
Feel free to retweet #Redmi pic.twitter.com/GYaW74a8Ws

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 18, 2022

The comment all but confirms that the upcoming Redmi Note 11S indeed features an AMOLED display panel. Other than that, Redmi recently teased the camera module and the partial design of the Note 11S which revealed a large primary camera giving some credence to the rumor that the upcoming device may feature a massive 108MP primary sensor. The device will also feature flat sides.

Redmi Note 11S specifications (rumored)

Past reports have revealed the Redmi Note 11S’ camera setup has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel OV2A macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The device will have a 90Hz AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, and a MediaTek chipset. It may arrive in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may arrive with MIUI 13 preinstalled. A tweaked version of the same phone is expected to arrive with the POCO M4 Pro 4G in Indian and global markets.

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Yesterday, Redmi India released the first teaser of the Redmi Note 11S in India. The smartphone is expected to launch at some point this month. Publication Xiaomiui.net has released the renders of the Note 11S to reveal its design.

Redmi Note 11S design

As can be seen in the render, the Redmi Note 11S will be sporting a punch-hole display on the front and a quad-camera unit on the back. It seems to be fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The overall design of the Note 11S is similar to the Note 10S with some changes in the camera module.

Redmi Note 11S specifications (rumored)

According to the publication, the Redmi Note 11S is codenamed as “miel” and its shortened model number is K7S. The model numbers 2201117SI (Indian) and 2201117SG (global) are associated with the Note 11S.

Past reports have revealed the Redmi Note 11S’ camera setup has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel OV2A macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The publication had previously reported about the cameras of the Note 11S based on the findings from the Mi code, but at that time it did not mention the depth sensor. The publication claimed that the depth sensor is no longer counted as a camera in Mi code.

Other reports have revealed that it will have a 90Hz AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, and a MediaTek chipset. It may arrive in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may arrive with MIUI 13 preinstalled. A tweaked version of the same phone is expected to arrive with the POCO M4 Pro 4G in Indian and global markets.

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Earlier today (13th January 2022), Xiaomi’s budget smartphone making sub brand, Redmi, shared a new teaser poster on Twitter. In the tweet, the company hinted at a new Note 11 series launch in India, which might be the upcoming Note 11S.

The Chinese smartphone brand shared the teaser on its official Twitter handle, which also revealed the rear design of the upcoming handset. Looking at this image, we can see that the rear camera module has a large primary sensor, along with other smaller cameras being housed underneath it. While the company did not reveal any finer details, it did confirm that its a Note model.

Although, it is rumored that the primary sensor is a 108 megapixel camera and we can clearly see that the sides are flat. As of right now, the model of the smartphone is still unclear, although, it is believed to the the new Note 11S, which has recently been spotted on various certification websites. It has even been spotted on FCC with MIUI 13 and we had also covered a report that revealed certain key specs regarding the smartphone.

Reportedly, the Redmi Note 11S will feature a triple camera setup, with the primary camera being the 108 megapixel sensor, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it might feature a 13 megapixel selfie shooter. Unfortunately, this is still just a teaser so we will have to wait for more details or reports to surface to know more about this upcoming smartphone. So stay tuend for more updates.

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Since the last few weeks, the Redmi Note 11S has been visiting several certification sites confirming a closer launch. The smartphone has already passed certifications like NBTC, BIS, and EEC and now, the device has arrived on the FCC certifications revealing key details.

According to the FCC documents, the Redmi Note 11S has two model numbers – 2201117TY and 2201117SY. It means that the phone may have two different models. Both models run on MIUI 13, which hints that the phones may come with Android 12 out of the box.

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Furthermore, it reveals the possible configurations. The Note 11S will launch in three variants the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, a 6GB RAM +128GB storage variant, and lastly an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Previously, the phone appeared on several certification sites confirming its Indian model number to be 2201117SI. Although it appeared these many certifications, the specs for the phone are unknown at the moment. But we learn that the phone will initially debut in markets like Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. It may launch in February, as per a tipster.

Rumors are rife that the phone may come with impressive cameras. It could debut with a triple camera system with a 108MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The device may have a 13MP selfie snapper. Other expected specs of the phone are MediaTek chipset under the hood, a big battery with fast charging support, and an AMOLED or an LCD panel.

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Xiaomi is apparently planning on launching another Redmi Note 11 series smartphone soon. The new model will be the Note 11S, which is expected to globally launch by the end of next month.

According to 91Mobiles and Mukul Sharma, the Redmi Note 11S might be launching for the global market by the end of February 2022. The known tipster @stufflistings also added that the Chinese brand has already begun internal testing for the smartphone in Europe and Asian markets like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is currently unknown regarding when the device will be available in India, but it is likely to follow soon after the global release of the Note 11S.

So, the handset is expected to hit the global markets by the end of February and is rumored o be powered by a 5G enabled MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Furthermore, the Note 11S will reportedly house a triple camera module on the rear, consisting of a 108 megapixel primary Samsung HM2 camera, an 8 megapixel Sony IMX3555 ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel OV2a OmniVision macro sensor. On the front, the device is tipped to house a 13 megapixel selfie shooter, with its display offering a 90Hz refresh rate display.

Although, it’s unknown if it is an AMOLED or LCD panel at the moment. Unfortunately, finer details about the device like its storage configurations, processor, design, and more are still unknown. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the upcoming Redmi Note 11S.

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Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ in October in China. Reports have claimed that the company may announce the Note 11 series with different specs in the global markets by Q1 2022. Fresh information reveals that the Redmi Note 11s has bagged approval from multiple certification platforms.

As tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed, a Xiaomi handset with model number 2201117SG has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC authority. The listing has confirmed that it will be debuting in the country with the Redmi Note 11S name.

#Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s 2201117SG 2201117SI appears on NBTC, BIS Indian & EEC certification. pic.twitter.com/8ycMvKAziZ

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 29, 2021

The same model along with its variant such as 2201117TG, 2201117TY, and 2201117SY have also been certified by the EEC authority in Europe. In addition, the Indian edition of the phone with model number 220111TSI has been approved by the BIS authority. These listings have no information on the specs of the device.

Last week, the 2201117TI and 2201117TG models were spotted at BIS and NBTC certification sites, respectively. The NBTC listing revealed that this device will be launching as Redmi Note 11 4G. Its appearance at Camera-V5 revealed that it will be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 13.1-megapixel front-facing camera.

The global edition of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ handset with model number 20191116UG was approved by the FCC authority, which confirmed that it is heading towards the global markets. However, it did not reveal any details on its specs.

This year in March, Redmi announced Redmi Note 10, Note 10 5G, Note 10S, and Note 10 Proin multiple markets. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may unveil the Redmi Note 11 lineup for the global markets by March 2022.

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The Note 11 series of smartphones that are available in China include four devices such as Redmi Note 11 4G, Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The Note 11 5G has been rebranded as the Redmi Note 11T 5G  in India and POCO M4 Pro 5G in the global markets. Fresh information shared by Xiaomiui.net reveals that the company is working on a couple of new Note 11 models for the global markets.

The report reveals that there are four Note 11 series of phones in the works. Two of these devices may feature a Qualcomm chip, while the other two may come with a MediaTek chip. These phones are likely to come with identical specs. Out of the four, two are expected to arrive in the market with POCO branding. The publication has shared tentative names of these upcoming devices.

Redmi Note 11T Pro / POCO M4

Codenamed as Veux, the device has K6S series model numbers such as 2201116SC, 2201116SR, 2201116SI, and 2201116SG for markets such as China, Japan, India, and Global markets. The handset is expected to arrive with two different camera sensors for different regions. This device may carry the Redmi Note 11T Pro moniker and is likely to feature a Qualcomm chipset. It is expected to feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 or 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, which will be coupled with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A macro camera.

The K6P model numbers such as 2201116PI and 2201116PG is expected to launch as a POCO device in markets like India and Global markets. In terms of specs, it will be identical to the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The device may arrive in the market with the POCO M4 moniker.

Redmi Note 11S

Codenamed as Viva / Vida, the device has K6T series model numbers 2201116TI and 2201116TG. It will be a MediaTek chip powered device heading to India and Global markets. It may come with a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera. It could be called Redmi Note 11S. It is unclear whether it will be a 4G or 5G device.

Codenamed as Miel, the device carries K7S series model number 2201117SI. It is expected to arrive in India with specs like a 90Hz display, MediaTek chip, and its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B40 main camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV02A OmniVision macro camera. There is a Pro variant of the device, which is codenamed as ‘Miel_pro’ and it has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 main camera. This model is also tentatively called Redmi Note 11S.

Next device is codenamed as Fleur and 2201117PG (K7P) model number. Aimed towards the Global market, it is said to be a POCO variant of the above-mentioned Meil model.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Codenamed as Spes, the device has K7T series model numbers such as 2201117TY, 2201117TL, 2201117T, and 2201117TG. The Redmi Note 11 Pro that debuted in China features the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip. The K7T model is expected to arrive as its Snapdragon variant and is likely to be called Redmi Note 11 Pro. There is an NFC variant of the device with Spesn codename. The device is expected to arrive with a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera.

The above-mentioned may appear confusing. It is advisable to wait for further reports to get accurate information on their final product names.

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