To determine which of these Xiaomi phones is a better choice for you goes beyond rating on a scale of 1-10. The Redmi Note 11 Pro is one of the most anticipated of the Note 11 series and a successor to the Note 10 Pro.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro was released in February 2022 and shared a few similarities with its counterpart in the series ranging from an attractive new dual-glass design, similar camera experience (an important part of the smartphone experience), improved battery charging (quick boost), the latest MIUI 13, among other features and specifications.
These features have made the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro a solid competitor in the Note 11 series.
Some considerable features and specifications that make the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro attractive and create the desire to buy are its weight, refresh rate, design outlook, processor and graphics speed, screen/display resolution, and size (dimension), among many others.
With their impressive features and specifications, there is still a rivalry in the ‘Pro series’ as to which is better between both phones, as certain features make them stand out from each other. In the order of ranking, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro sits ahead, yet the big question remains ‘is Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro better than the Note 10 Pro?’
To answer this question, let’s take a look at the features and specifications of both smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro was launched in March 2021. Here are its specifications:
Design
- Dimension: 164 mm x 766.5 mm x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
- Build: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front), Tempered Glass (rear), and Plastic (frame)
- Weight: 193g (6.81oz)
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Dual standby)
- IP53 rated for dust and splash resistance
Display
- Type: 6.67” Super AMOLED Display
- Brightness: 450 nits (min) to 1200 nits (peak)
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Screen Resolution: 1800 x 2400 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 20:9
- Pixel per Inch: 395 PPI
Camera
- Main Camera: 108MP wide (f/1.9), 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 2MP depth (f/2.4)
- Video (main camera): 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
- Features: LED Flash, HDR, panorama
- Selfie Camera: 16MP wide (f/2.5)
- Video (selfie camera): 1080p@30fps, 720@120fps
- Features: Panorama
Battery
- Type: Non-removable Li-Po 5020mAh
- Fast Charging: 59% in 30 mins with a 33W fast charge rate. This means that you can get 100% battery life in about an hour.
Memory
- Internal memory options are:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB built-in memory
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB built-in memory
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB built-in memory
- External memory: Micro SDXC slot, expandable to 512 GB
Performance
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 618
- Operating system: Android v11 (upgradable to Android v12), MIUI 13
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
Sound
- Double speakers (one at the top and one at the bottom, respectively)
- 3.5 mm earphone jack
Other Features include:
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, side-mounted fingerprint, compass)
- Type-C USB 2.0
Cost
The price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro varies based on its storage variants:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB costs $269
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB costs $288
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB costs $317
These specifications and features are strong indicators that the Redmi Note 10 Pro had a strong ground in the market before the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro
Launched in February 2022, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro hit the market as a successor to the Note 10 Pro with some advanced features and specifications that cannot be overlooked.
Here are the features and specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro.
Design
- Dimension: 164.19 mm x 76.1 mm x 8.12 mm (6.4 x 2.9 x 0.3inches).
- Weight: 202g (7.13oz)
- Build: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front), Tempered Glass (rear), and Plastic (frame)
- SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
- Display Type: 6.67” Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120Hz,
- Brightness: 700 nits (minimum), 1200 nits (peak)
- Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 20:9 ratio
- Pixel per Inch: 395 PPI
- Screen Resolution: 1800 x 2400 pixels
Memory
- Internal Memory:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB (Built-in memory)
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB (Built-in memory)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB (Built-in memory)
- External Memory: Micro SDXC expandable to 1 TB
Performance
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Operating system: Android v11, MIUI 13.
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)
Camera
- Main Camera: 108MP wide (f/1.9), 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 2MP macro (f/2.4), 2MP depth (f/2.4)
- Video (main camera):,1080p@30fps
- Features: LED Flash, HDR, panorama
- Selfie Camera: 16MP wide (f/2.5)
- Video (selfie camera): 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Type: Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh
- Fast Charging: 51% in 15 mins with a 67W fast charge rate, which means you can get a 100% battery life in less than 45 minutes.
Sound
- Double stereo speakers at the top and bottom, respectively
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Other Features
- Sensors (Gyroscope, proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electric compass, intelligent digital assistant, and voice control)
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Type-C USB 2.0
Cost
The price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro varies based on its storage variants:
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB costs $330
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB costs $353
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB costs $374
The above-listed features and specifications of both smartphones show that they have more similarities than significant differences that should give one the edge over the other.
Hitting the market as a successor to the Note 10 Pro, it was expected that the Note 11 Pro would have a stronger edge over its predecessor. But still the Note 10 Pro with 5020 mAh stands above the Note 11 Pro with 5000 mAh in terms of battery capacity, which could have been improved upon.
Security is an important part of the user’s experience because it improves the user’s privacy. The fingerprint sensor on the Note 10 Pro is not as sensitive as that of the Note 11 Pro, which will be a cause for concern for the user’s privacy.
The graphics speed of the Note 11 Pro also places it over the Note 10 Pro with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which could be more should there be a Note 12 Pro. With a 120Hz refresh rate, it gives an assurance of little or no glitches while performing tasks on the phone.
Lastly, the presence of the 5MP macro camera in the Note 10 Pro gives it better photo quality compared to the 2MP macro camera on the Note 11 Pro.
Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Better Than Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Having looked at the features and specifications of both smartphones, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is better than the Note 10 Pro, not by miles but slightly.
Its edge over the Note 10 Pro comes from its refresh rate, which minimises glitches while performing tasks on the phone, its fast processor and faster charging.
Conclusion
In conclusion, deciding which is a better choice between the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro is a relative decision, as there are obvious areas where the performance of both smartphones can be improved upon.
However, for mid-range smartphones, both phones offer quality that is within the mid-range budget, a good cost-value bargain. It is also important to note that both phones are not entirely different in performance.
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