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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.43 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

▼Worse than 71% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 56%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.1

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

▼Worse than 78%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

5.1

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

5.9
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 810
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor model which is slower than processors in 57.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 56.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.43 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.43 inches which is smaller than the screens of 85% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm which is shorter than 48.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Width
75.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.8 mm which is narrower than 53% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.7 mm which is thicker than 69.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Weight
195 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 195 g which is lighter than 52.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 14.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.14 vs 8).
    9.14 vs 8
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 14.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.14 vs 8).
    9.14 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 11.5% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (736 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    736 nits vs 660 nits
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,206 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,206 vs 10,783
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 33.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,206 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,206 vs 10,783
  • 85.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (441 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    441 vs 3,115
  • 56.2% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (413 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    413 vs 942
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 43.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,430 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,430 vs 2,533
  • 75.5% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (149 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    149 vs 608
  • 70.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (361 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    361 vs 1,226
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 157.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (736 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    736 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 0.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.5% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.8 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.8 vs 8

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
George Lock
≈ estimated
05/09/2022
Gaming test · casual, online and demanding games
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is smooth for casual and online games; choose the 6GB version for demanding titles.
8.0
MrPhoneCam
≈ estimated
16/04/2022
Full review · camera tests and software use
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a good device overall, but video quality is too weak to be a main phone for the creator.
8.0
GTR: Guiding Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
01/03/2022
Two-week review · battery, camera and performance tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a very good phone, but not the clear best pick in its price range because of strong rivals.
9.0
TechwithUsama
≈ estimated
17/02/2022
Full review · battery, gaming, camera and software tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a very decent phone for the price, with a good screen, large battery and acceptable cameras.
6.0
TechwithUsama
≈ estimated
15/02/2022
Camera test review · photos, selfies, night mode and video
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is fine for average photography, but not recommended for video.
8.0
Geeky Stuff
≈ estimated
20/07/2022
Long-term review · daily use, gaming and battery
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has a lot to love for Xiaomi fans, though the slow processor and late updates are real drawbacks.
4.0
Oscarmini
≈ estimated
18/02/2022
Full review · camera, battery and display tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is decent at most things, but the Note 11S makes this model hard to recommend this year.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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gsmarena.com
18/03/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 review
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techradar.com
15/07/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 review
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trustedreviews.com
01/04/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Review
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androidauthority.com
11/02/2022
Summary of the review
Redmi Note 11 review: Setting the bar for entry-level phones
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nextpit.com
06/11/2022
Summary of the review
Redmi Note 11 review: A pretty mid-range smartphone
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expertreviews.co.uk
10/05/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 review: A solid budget choice
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root-nation.com
01/03/2022
Summary of the review
Redmi Note 11 Review: Classical Budget Phone by Xiaomi
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en.techreviewer.de
01/10/2024
Summary of the review
Redmi Note 11 review - The TOP Xiaomi smartphone is... Note: All listed reviews pertain to the standard Redmi Note 11 model (Snapdragon 680, 4G), excl...
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laptopmag.com
26/02/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 review: The bargain smartphone
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smartzone.de
28/04/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Review
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chinamobilemag.de
21/02/2022
Summary of the review
Redmi Note 11 Review - ChinaMobileMag
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smartphone-tipp.de
18/11/2025
Summary of the review
My Experience with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
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android-mt.ouest-france.fr
18/04/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Review: Falling short on photography
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What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, known for crisp colors, deep blacks, and good brightness for outdoor viewing.
  • Great battery life from the 5,000 mAh capacity, easily lasting over a day with moderate to heavy usage.
  • Fast 33W wired charging support (with an in-box charger in most regions) that can charge the phone to full in about an hour.
  • Loud and clear stereo speakers and the retention of a 3.5mm headphone jack are highly appreciated features.
  • Stylish and lightweight design with a durable, matte plastic finish and an IP53 rating for splash protection.
  • The main 50MP camera performs solidly in good daylight conditions, capturing detailed and color-accurate photos.
  • Includes useful extras like a microSD card slot for expandable storage, an IR blaster, and NFC (market dependent).
  • Good value for money, offering a strong feature set (AMOLED, 90Hz, big battery) for a budget-friendly price point.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Underwhelming performance from the Snapdragon 680 processor, which can feel sluggish with heavy multitasking or demanding games and is a slight downgrade from its predecessor in benchmarks.
  • The camera system struggles in low-light conditions, producing noisy and less detailed images, and the 2MP macro and 8MP ultrawide lenses are considered mediocre or 'filler'.
  • Videos are capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps, lacking 4K recording capabilities found in some previous models or competitors.
  • MIUI software is often criticized for being full of bloatware, pre-installed ads, and having a busy, sometimes inconsistent, user interface.
  • Ships with older Android 11 software (at launch), putting it behind competitors in terms of the latest operating system features.
  • Lack of 5G connectivity on the global version is a major drawback for users who want next-gen network speeds.
  • The auto-brightness feature can be aggressive, sometimes dimming the screen too much, and the display glass is somewhat reflective in direct sunlight.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone featuring a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED DotDisplay and dual stereo speakers for a strong multimedia experience. It is powered by a power-efficient Snapdragon 680 processor and a large 5000mAh battery that supports 33W Pro fast charging for extended usage. The camera system includes a 50MP AI quad rear camera and a 13MP front camera for clear photos in decent lighting. Key pros include its vivid screen, long battery life, and overall solid value for the price. However, its cons include the chipset offering slower performance compared to some competitors, especially for demanding tasks like gaming, a mediocre camera for low-light situations, the lack of 5G support, and the MIUI software containing pre-installed bloatware and occasional ads.

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