Our quick take
Redmi Note 11 - 3.5 / 5
Design & Display
- 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, 90Hz refresh, 1080 x 2400 resolution Dimensions: 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1mm / Weight: 179g Finishes: Graphite Grey, Pearl White, Star Blue Side-mounted fingerprint scanner IP53 dust & splash protection 3.5mm headphone jack
Performance & Battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 platform, 4GB RAM 64/128GB storage, microSD card expansion 5000mAh battery, 33W fast-charging 4G only, not 5G
Cameras
Quad rear cameras: Main (26mm): 50-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Wide (118 degree): 8MP, f/2.2 Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 Depth: 2MP, f/2.4 Front-facing selfie camera: 13MP, f/2.4
Main (26mm): 50-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Wide (118 degree): 8MP, f/2.2 Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 Depth: 2MP, f/2.4
To recap
On paper this affordable handset reads like a hands-down winner in the budget category. In practice, however, there are performance issues that taint the experience a little too much. Look at the Moto G31 or spend a little extra on the Note 11 Pro we’d suggest.
