Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Review: Could This Be The Best Budget Phone?

The Redmi Note 11 Pro by Xiaomi is an entry-level and mid-range Android smartphone with amazing specs and features like an AMOLED screen and high refresh rates, to name a few. 

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro smartphone is an upgrade from the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Phones in this line-up, like the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, share a brand-new dual-glass design, similar camera experience, improved battery charging, and the latest MIUI 13 operating system.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro has another variant – the Note 11 Pro 5G – which has a different 5G capable chipset. Apart from this distinct feature, everything else is the same. Naturally, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is cheaper than its 5G counterpart, which makes it a more interesting offer if you are not big on 5G connectivity.

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Unboxing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro

The phone’s box contains the Redmi Note 11 Pro, a 67 W Adapter, a USB Type-C cable, a SIM eject tool, a transparent protective case, a quick start guide, and a warranty card.

Design

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro has a stylish dual-glass, flat-sided design. It has a thin and flat feel that fits right on the palm, just as slim as the Note 10 Pro, but with a flatter and more angular design. The frame of this phone is made of plastic with flat frames and panels. 

This phone weighs 202 grams and has a thickness of 8.12 mm. It also has a glass back cover, which is barely susceptible to fingerprints. Xiaomi offers the Redmi Note 11 Pro in 3 flat frame standout casing colours which are graphite grey (black) which gives a sophisticated yet powerful vibe; pristine polar white (white), which looks cold yet soft and bold; and star blue (blue) which shines.

Display

The Redmi Note 11 Pro has a 6.67-inch FHD + Super AMOLED Dot Display. The AMOLED screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and a protective film is attached to the screen ex-factory, while the glass back is IP53 certified for dust and splash protection.

The Note 11 Pro has a 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate (the screen refreshes 120Hz per second, therefore whatever it is you’re doing, whether you’re playing games or scrolling through content, the look and feel is smooth and fluid), up to 360 touch sampling rate (gives you a more sensitive and hands-on experience while keeping up with your every move), HDR10, the brightness of HBM 700 nits, 1200 nits peak brightness, a resolution of  1080 x 2400, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi with body dimensions of 164.2 mm x 76.1 mm x 8.12 mm.

It also has a DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, SGS eye care display, 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, sunlight display (to enable you to see clearly in bright lights), and reading mode 3.0.

Ports and Interfaces

On the right side of this phone are the volume rocker and power button, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. There are no ports on the left side.

On the top is the 3.5 mm jack, speaker, microphone and IR blaster.

Beneath is the second speaker, microphone, USB-C 2.0, and SIM/microSD slot where either two nano SIM cards or one nano SIM and a microSD card can be inserted. The USB port of the Redmi Note 11 Pro runs at USB 2.0 speed.

The back camera, which includes the 108MP main camera, protrudes almost 4 millimetres from the back cover, which makes the phone wobble a bit when placed flat on the back.

Camera

The Note 11 Pro has a front and quad rear camera, the main camera is ultra-wide, and a macro camera with a depth sensor. With this power-packed camera, you’re guaranteed outstanding image quality and ultimate views.

Rear Camera: 108MP Main Camera

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 Pro packs a 108MP main camera f/1.9 lens that captures 12MP, 6p lens, which records 108 million of detail in 108MP mode, delivering crystal clarity even when magnified several times. With three high-end technologies, Dual Native ISO, 9-in-1 binning technology and a 1/1.52 large sensor size, the camera perform the same at night as in daylight. The night mode on the note 11 Pro means lowlight images come out stunning with no details missed.

The 8MP ultra-wide camera, powered by a Sony IMX 355 sensor with a 118° field of view, has an f/2.2 lens, while the fixed focus Macro Camera, which is 2MP, f/2.4 aperture, gives you more details at a glance using a tiny Galaxy Core GC02M1 sensor (1/5).

The rear camera video recording is 1080p, 1920×1080 at 30fps and 720p 1280×720 at 30fps.

There’s also a 2MP depth camera at f/2.4 aperture.

Front Camera

The 16MP OmniVision sensor measuring 1/3.06 matched with an f/2.4 lens front camera delivers good quality selfie images and clear portrait shots.

For front camera video recording, there is the 1080p 1920×1080 at 30fps and 720p 1280×720 at 30fps.

Apart from the regular shooting modes such as portrait, standard photo, video, night and pro modes, there are some additional modes which include 108MP, short video, document, slow motion, panorama, time-lapse, long exposure and dual video modes.

Specifications

• Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm) processor
• Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU
• Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
• Storage is available in different variants: 6 GB RAM + 64 Internal storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card up to 1 TB in size that uses a SIM slot
• Android 11, MIUI 13 Operating system
• 108MP pro-grade AI main camera
• 120Hz FHD + AMOLED DotDisplay
• 67W turbocharging with 5000mAh battery capacity
• Liquid cool technology: Heat pipe + multi-layer graphite sheets cooling technology for maximum thermal efficiency. Achieve an excellent balance between performance and temperature control
• IR blaster
• Z-axis linear motor
• UFS 2.2
• NFC enabled
• Side fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock for security
• Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope
• Audio: Dual speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio certification.
• Navigation & Positioning: GPS L1, Glonass G1, BDS B1, Galileo E1
• Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac connectivity
• SIM 1 + Hybrid / SIM or microSD and accepts 2G to 4G VoLTE and WLAN calling are supported
• IP53 certification for dust and water resistance, but it should not be used to swim.

Battery

The Note 11 Pro has a non-removable Li-Po battery type with a 5000mAh battery capacity. This phone supports fast charging with the 67W turbocharging with the 67W inbox charger USB-C type that charges up to  51% in 15 min, Power Delivery 3.0. 

The low energy consumption and battery capacity help the Note 11 Pro achieve a good battery run time. Xiaomi’s simulated web browsing lasts for around 13 hours, and video playback for around 17 hours. It could last for a whole day with up to 30-40% remaining, while conservative use could last two days. Ultimately, the battery life depends on individual usage. 

The 67W turbocharge works really fast because of the MMT battery technology, which improves charging speeds by running charging channels through the middle of the battery so that it charges from the inside. Also, the cooling technology introduces the liquid cool liquid technology that keeps your device cool while maintaining top-speed charging. These two feature battery and charging technology that helps realise turbocharging speeds. 

Pros

• Impressive battery life
• Premium design for the price
• Good value for the price ratio
• Large 120Hz display, which provides a smooth browsing experience
• Good display and screen
• Solid stereo speakers

Cons

• Out of the box old version Android (11)
• No full-fledged Always On display
• Not so fast chipset
• Not capable of 4k video capturing
• The camera is not as great as its predecessor – The Note 10 Pro.

Buyer’s Guide – Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Review

Now that I’ve explained the specs and features of the Redmi Note 11 Pro in detail, in this section, I’ll give you a buyer’s guide to help you make a decision on whether this phone is the right one for you. Also, I’ll be discussing some alternative phones that you may want to consider.

Price

Since this phone has two storage variants, the cost of this phone depends on the exact configuration purchased. Prices also vary between markets. 

The prices of this phone based on storage capacity is:

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

6 Alternative Redmi Note 11 Pro Smartphones to Consider

Here are six good alternative smartphones to the Redmi Note 11 Pro that you may want to consider:

1. The Samsung Galaxy S22
2. The OnePlus 10 Pro 
3. Apple iPhone 14 
4. Google Pixel 6
5. Google Pixel 7
6. The Xiaomi 12.

These are just a few of the alternative smartphones that you may want to consider if the Redmi Note 11 Pro isn’t the right phone for you. Although most of the phones listed above are more expensive than the Note 11 Pro, but in terms of performance, the Redmi Note 11 Pro smartphone will still be able to compete.

Is the Redmi Note 11 Pro Worth Buying?

The Redmi Note 11 Pro is an excellent phone if you’re looking for an affordable yet powerful smartphone. It has a large display, good battery life, and one of the most powerful smartphone camera systems of up to 108MP. This phone is no doubt a decent upgrade from the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Although not everyone knows about Xiaomi’s phones, in my opinion, the Note 11 Pro is a great phone and worth considering.

However, if you’re looking for a more popular brand name, you may want to consider one of the alternative smartphones listed above.

How to make my Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro faster?

There are several methods to improve the speed of a Redmi Note 11 Pro:

1.  Perform an application cleanup. Check all downloaded applications you do not use and delete them.
2. Remove pre-installed applications. Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with pre-installed applications that you may not use and is taking up space in your phone’s memory card.
3.  Pass media files to the memory card.
4. Keep your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro updated to the latest software version, Android 11; MIUI 13 is the version of the operating system that comes with the phone, but possibly new versions have come out with performance improvements that you can upgrade to
5. Try restarting your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
6. Install an antivirus or cleaning application
7. As a last option, you can perform a format, factory reset or hard reset of the phone.

Conclusion

Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is a great phone with a good price, powerful performance, a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, and a good refresh rate that makes it smooth to handle. Although this phone stands out, it is a bit of a drag when compared to its predecessor – the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

FAQs – Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Review

Q: Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro support Always on Display?

A: Yes, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro does support Always-on Display.

Q: Does Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro support a split screen feature?

A: Yes, the Redmi Note 11 Pro supports the split screen feature.

Q: Can you back up the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: Yes, you can back up the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro. There are several methods to make a backup of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. The most economical method is to connect the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 to a computer using the USB cable and make a copy of the files using the file browser.

You can also perform a cloud backup with a cloud backup service. On Android devices, the default built-in service is Google Drive, as well as Microsoft OneDrive, Amazon Drive and so on. Use Google Photos if what you want is to make a backup only of the photos and videos made with your Xiaomi. You will have all your photos and videos organized, and you can configure them to be uploaded automatically at the time of capturing or uploaded when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Q: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 waterproof?

A: The Redmi Note 11 Pro has an IP53 certification for dust and splash protection. However, there is no waterproofing on this phone, so avoid using it in steam baths, as you can expose it to soap or shampoo.

Q: Does Redmi Note 11 Pro Support Wireless Charging?

A: No, the Redmi Note 11 Pro does not support wireless charging.

Q: What type of USB does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro use?

A: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro uses a USB Type-C cable.

Q: Can I use my Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro while it’s charging?

A: Yes, you can use your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro while it’s charging; however, it is not recommended to use the phone for gaming or other high-performance activities while charging, as this may cause the phone to overheat.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The battery capacity of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is 5000mAh.

Q: What type of SIM card does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro use?

A: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro uses a Nano-SIM card.

Q: What is the screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The screen size of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is 6.67 inches.

Q: What is the resolution of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The resolution of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is 1080 x 2400.

Q: What is the processor of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The processor of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is the Mediatek Helio G96.

Q: What is the RAM of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The RAM of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro are 6 GB or 8 GB.

Q: What is the internal storage of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The internal storage of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro are 64 GB and 128GB.

Q: What is the expandable storage of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The expandable storage of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is 1 TB.

Q: What is the operating system of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The operating system of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is Android 11.

Q: What is the camera of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro?

A: The camera of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is a 108MP main camera.

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