Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+ 5G review

All four Redmi Note 11 models have already been released to consumers worldwide. There is a new 5G version of each Note and Note Pro this year, so it only makes sense that we begin with the most costly and potent one: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G we're reviewing today is the worldwide edition with NFC support, in true Xiaomi style. It is available in India under the names Poco X4 Pro 5G (different back) and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (no NFC). To directly compare the three, click this link.

The ChineseRedmi Note 11 Pro, which has a completely different chipset and better video taking capabilities, should not be mistaken with these three almost identical smartphones. Now that we've clarified that, let's go on to our review.

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10 Pro are identical in size and appearance. The 6.67-inch Super AMOLED screen on the new Note 11 Pro 5G has a comparable 120Hz refresh rate and is mounted on top of the same dual-glass, IP53-rated casing.

The rear camera is the next area of comparison with the Note 10 Pro. It sports the same 8MP ultra wide camera and 108MP primary camera. The macro camera has been degraded to a cheap 2MP shooter with a fixed focus, and there is no depth sensor present.

Of course, there are a few noteworthy upgrades. The more recent Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which has a more potent processor and a 5G modem, powers the new Redmi Note 11Pro 5G. Additionally, the new Note boasts a 67W fast charging, up from 33W on the Note 10 Pro, even if the battery capacity remains the same at 5,000mAh.

Thankfully, all of the features that fans love are still available. The device has dual speakers, a 3.5mm connector, a microSD expansion slot, an IR blaster, and NFC.

The chipset is the only distinction between the 4G mode and the 5G mode of the Redmi Note 11 Pro. The normal non-5G model has the Helio G96 SoC, however the 5G variant that we are evaluating today uses the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The Helio G96 is constructed using a less effective 12nm technology, whereas the 5G variant and its 6nm silicon are anticipated to have superior battery life.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the first smartphone we encounter that is powered by the most recent MIUI 13 version. The older Android 11 OS on which it is built means that not all of its amazing features will be available straight soon.

And now, let's quickly scan the specifications.

The last two years have been difficult for the sector, and the coming months appear to be considerably worse. This is possibly the reason why the Redmi Note 11 Pro isn't such a significant improvement over the last model. The Real me series 9 and other mid-range devices fit this description as well.

The ability to record 4K videos with the primary camera is one feature that the new Notes, and Note 11 Pro in particular, lack. We believe that the absence of 4K recording in 2022 is unforgivable, especially given that the Note 10 phones had it.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is shaping up to be one fantastic smartphone despite these omissions, and we cannot wait to put it through our testing. Here it is, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, without further ado.

Unboxing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Along with a 6A USB cord and a 67W power adaptor, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is packaged in a white paper box.

A soft, clear silicone casing and several pieces of paper are housed in the paper section.

A thin screen protector is also included in the retail packages for the Redmi Note 11, 11S, and 11 Pro, which you can choose to use at a later time. Oddly, there is no such accessory on the Note 11 Pro 5G box. We are unsure of whether this is a packing error, a regional restriction, or whether it was done on purpose. However, considering how shoddy and inexpensive the movie is, we won't hold this omission against the Note 11 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G specs at a glance:

Body: 164.2x76.1x8.1mm, 202g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back; IP53, dust and splash protection.
Display: 6.67" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits, 1200 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm): Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver); Adreno 619.
Memory: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
OS/Software: Android 11, MIUI 13.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide).
Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 5000mAh; Fast charging 67W, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 42 min (advertised), Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3+.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.