Last year Xiaomi came out arguably with one of the best, if not the best affordable phones on the market — the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. Now, I know what you are thinking: “What’s the deal with that long name for a phone?”
Well, today, on March 29, 2022 Xiaomi released the successor of that phone and it somehow managed to sound like a whole sentence — Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. Yeah, it’s a mouthful alright.
But let us digress to the more important topic at hand here, which is the device itself and what it brings to the table. After all, it has the success of its predecessor to live up to, and maybe even build on top of that? Let’s see if the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G sounds promising or not.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G specs
Performance
Camera
Display
Battery
Audio
MediaTek Dimensity 920
108MP main:
0.7μm pixel size, 2.1 μm with 9-in-1 binning
f/1.8
6.67" FHD+ AMOLED
4,500mAh
Dual speakers
5G connectivity
8MP ultra-wide: f/2.2, FOV 120°
120Hz refresh rate
120W HyperCharge
SOUND BY JBL
LPDDR4X: 6/8 GB RAM
2MP macro camera: f/2.4
DCI-P3 wide color gamut
Charger included in the box
Hi-Res Audio
UFS 2.2 storage: 128/256 GB
16MP front camera: f/2.45
2400x1080 resolution
Dolby Atmos
Design
First and foremost, the design of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G has changed from a more rounded shape, into a more modern-looking boxy one. The corners are a bit sharper now, and so are the edges. Some might be happy to see that both the back and front of the phone are flat as well.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G front and back
The camera bump on the back of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus also sees a slight redesign compared to the previous model, with all of the parts now housed in one place, whereas the predecessor had a sort of double camera island.
That being said, despite all of the small changes to its design, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus keeps the spirit of the previous model, largely thanks to the similarly styled color options it comes with: Graphite Gray, Star Blue, and Forest Green.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in all of its color options
Performance
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G comes with the Dimensity 920 processor from MediaTek. It is built on the 6nm process and has an octa-core CPU that can go to 2.5GHz, as well as an ARM Mali-G68 GPU.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max was made with a focus on endurance and battery life, while also being able to provide above average performance, but the Note 11 Pro Plus does even more than that. The new processor not only brings 5G connectivity for the first time in the Redmi Note series, but should also offer high performance while still keeping that great efficiency.
In terms of RAM and storage, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G comes in 6/128GB, 8/128GB, 8/256GB combos. Thankfully, the option for expandable storage via microSD is still here, and it can go up to 1TB.
As for the software, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus will come with Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5 skin, based on Android 11.
Display and audio
The display of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus is a 2400x1080 AMOLED DotDisplay, capable of up to 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 1200 nits peak brightness and supports the DCI-P3 wide color gamut.
In terms of protection, the screen is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and there's also IP53 splash-proof certification, so it can handle some rain as well.
Xiaomi has gone the extra mile when it comes to audio, adding symmetrical dual speakers with SOUND BY JBL and support for Dolby Atmos, which we can't wait to test out in our review.
Camera
Now, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max already had a great camera system, being able to produce super detailed images with great colors. It even had a macro camera that actually put our some good quality photos.
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At first, it might seem that the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus does not offer anything new with the cameras, but the main camera can use s 9-in-1 pixel binning technology that can make the pixels as large as 2.1μm. This should help with low-light conditions, which were the main downfall for the predecessor.
Battery
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G comes with — would you believe it — a charger in the box! And not just any charger, but a 120W one that can make use of the full 120W fast charging capabilities of the phone, and juice it up to 100% for just 15 minutes, or so Xiaomi claims.
However, to achieve this amazing feat, the company had to put a smaller battery inside compared to the predecessor — 4,500mAh compared to 5020 mAh.
Pricing
Here are the prices for the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G:
6GB+128GB
$369
8GB+128GB
$399
8GB+256GB
$449
Stay tuned for our full review of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, as we will jump into more detail there to figure out is it worth the upgrade over the previous model and will it once again be one of the best phones for its price range.
Until then, tell us what you think about the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus down in the comments. Are you excited for it? Are you thinking of getting one for yourself or someone else?
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Aleksandar is a tech enthusiast with a broad range of interests, from smartphones to space exploration. His curiosity extends to hands-on DIY experiments with his gadgets, and he enjoys switching between different brands to experience the latest innovations. Prior to joining PhoneArena, Aleksandar worked on the Google Art Project, digitizing valuable artworks and gaining diverse perspectives on technology. When he's not immersed in tech, Aleksandar is an outdoorsman who enjoys mountain hikes, wildlife photography, and nature conservation. His interests also extend to martial arts, running, and snowboarding, reflecting his dynamic approach to life and technology.
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