Redmi Note 11S is a 4G phone. You will not get 5G connectivity in this. Its most special feature is its 108-megapixel camera. Xiaomi has launched this smartphone at a price of Rs 16,499, which is commendable. All the features that you would like to see in smartphones to be launched in this segment in 2022, are present in this phone. The phone is yet to undergo many of our tests, but we will definitely tell you here how much this device has pleased us in the first glimpse.
Design of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11S Redmi Note 11T 5G Which was the first smartphone of the Redmi 11 series. The company had launched it a few months ago in the same price range. However, quad camera setup is available in Redmi Note 11S. Apart from the 108 megapixel main sensor, this phone has an 8 megapixel ultrawide camera, 2 megapixel depth sensor and 2 megapixel macro lens. The 16-megapixel front camera in the phone is fitted in a hole-punch cutout. A chrome ring is given above the lens.
Redmi Note 11S The design is not very attractive. Its white and blue color variants may look a little different, but the color of the black unit I have looks quite dull. Despite having a matte finish, stains and dust become easily visible on it. The body of the phone is made of plastic, but it feels good when held in the hand. As always, Xiaomi has not only provided an IR emitter but has also provided a headphone jack, which is a good thing.
The phone has a 6.43-inch full-HD Plus (FHD+) AMOLED display. This is better than the Note 11T 5G, which had an LCD panel. The refresh rate is 90Hz and the peak brightness is 1000 nits. Thanks to the OLED panel, blacks appear deeper and the color gamut becomes wider, making for a better video watching experience. The phone has stereo speakers, which has now become a must-have feature for most Redmi smartphones.
Redmi Note 11S has MediaTek Helio G96 processor, which gives us Realme 8i I also got to see it. Other than this Realme Narzo 50 The same processor is also seen in. The processor is built on the older 12nm fabrication process, so on pages it is not as power efficient as recent MediaTek Dimensity or Qualcomm processors. It may also be inferior to the Snapdragon 732G of Redmi Note 10 Pro. However, this processor is counted as a powerful chip and to know more about its performance you will have to wait for its review.
The price of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of Redmi Note 11S in India is Rs 16,499. At the same time, its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant has been launched for Rs 17,499, and the top end variant with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage has been launched for Rs 18,499.
The device has a dedicated microSD card slot, with the help of which the storage can be increased. It has a battery of 5000mAh capacity and also has 33W fast charging support. A charger of this capacity is also available in the retail box. The phone has IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. Furthermore, it comes with a side mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
Based on how much I used Redmi Note 11S in this short time, the build quality of the phone is good. The design is not attractive, but once the case is installed, it probably won’t make much difference. For me, it’s a matter of consideration how the Redmi Note 11S might fit into the company’s current lineup. we know that Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G The launch is fixed and the phone has been introduced in the global market. This phone can be launched in India as Redmi Note 11E. If you are looking for a 4G only Redmi smartphone, then Redmi Note 10 Pro Still a good option, which comes equipped with better features than Redmi Note 11S.
I can’t give my final verdict until I finish testing the Redmi Note 11S, so stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for the full review.