The Redmi Note 11T 5G was launched late last month in India as the successor to the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which debuted earlier this year as the first 5G-enabled Redmi Note series phone. It will be going on sale on 7th December for the first time through Amazon and Mi.com, starting at a price of ₹15,999.

But of course, the Redmi Note 11T 5G isn’t the only phone you can grab at this price range, so we’ll be pitching it up here against other offerings in the segment – the realme 8 and Redmi Note 10 Pro – to see if it’s worth your money.

Redmi Note 11T 5G specs overview

Let’s start off by taking a quick look at the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T 5G alone. The device has an FHD+ 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass protection. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset – a decent processor capable of handling much more over your day-to-day tasks – that’s paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography, the Redmi Note 11T 5G has a dual-camera setup at the rear comprised of a 50-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Upfront, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. All of the device’s components get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Other non-essential but good-to-have stuff includes an IR blaster and an X-axis linear motor.

Redmi Note 11T 5G vs realme 8 5G

When put up against the realme 8 5G that starts at ₹15,499, the Redmi Note 11T 5G is a clear winner. It’s got a newer 50MP camera sensor that should result in better images, a noticeably more powerful processor (Dimensity 810 vs 700), stereo speakers, and much faster charging (33W vs 18W). There’s even an IP53 water resistance rating.

However, realme users continue to swear by realme UI, which is arguably less buggy and more fluid compared to Xiaomi’s MIUI. The realme 8 currently runs realme UI 2.0 while the Note 11T 5G runs MIUI 12.5, both based on Android 11. Other than this, the realme 8 5G is slimmer (8.5mm vs 8.8mm) and lighter, so that’s another plus.

Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Redmi Note 10 Pro

When put up against Redmi’s own Redmi Note 10 Pro, however, it becomes a tougher call. Both phones may sport processors that are nearly alike in terms of performance, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro misses out completely on 5G, which can be a dealbreaker for some.

The gaping hole that the lack of 5G leaves is filled in by other stuff, though. The Redmi Note 10 Pro features a much more premium design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. This is paired with a beautiful 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED with support HDR10+, something the Redmi Note 11T lacks. The phone’s even got a more pixel-dense 64MP shooter.

But the better specs do come at a cost – the Redmi Note 10 Pro is priced ₹2,000 higher at ₹17,999.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it all comes down to preference. The Redmi Note 11T 5G is clearly a better buy over the realme 8 judging from raw specs alone. But if you prefer a smoother software experience, the latter would be more preferable.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is better in quite a few departments over the Redmi Note 11T 5G, but lacks 5G and costs more. If 5G is more important than raw specs to you, then the Redmi Note 11T will surely be a better buy over the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

So what do you think? Will you be getting the Redmi Note 11T 5G when it goes on sale tomorrow? If yes, then let us know what you liked about it in the comments below. And if your decision is a no, then let us know what you liked about the realme 8 or Redmi Note 10 Pro more.

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