Xiaomi has recently unveiled its latest lineup of smartphones in the popular Redmi Note series, which has been known for offering affordable devices with impressive features. Among the new releases are the Redmi Note 11, Note 11T, and Note 11S. These phones are generating buzz in the market, showcasing Xiaomi’s commitment to providing competitive options in the affordable segment. I currently have the Redmi Note 11S, a 4G smartphone that boasts impressive hardware, making it worth considering. While there might be a 5G version of the device in the pipeline, as many other manufacturers are embracing the 5G trend, this review focuses on the regular Redmi Note 11S, available at a starting price of Rs 16,499. Let’s delve into how well it performs against its competitors.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 |
| CPU | Octa-core CPU, up to 2.05GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage and RAM | 6GB+64GB / 6GB+128GB / 8GB+128GB |
| LPDDR4X + UFS2.2 | |
| Expandable storage up to 1TB* | |
| Dimensions | Height: 159.87mm |
| Width: 73.87mm | |
| Thickness: 8.09mm | |
| Weight: 179g | |
| Display | 6.43″ AMOLED DotDisplay |
| Refresh rate: Up to 90Hz | |
| Touch sampling rate: Up to 180Hz | |
| Brightness: HBM 700 nits (typ), 1000 nits peak brightness (typ) | |
| Contrast ratio: 4,500,000:1 | |
| Resolution: 2400 x 1080 | |
| DCI-P3 wide color gamut | |
| 409 ppi | |
| Reading mode 3.0 | |
| Sunlight display | |
| Rear camera | 108MP wide camera |
| Samsung HM2 | |
| 108MP, f/1.9, 0.7μm, 9-in-1 binning into 2.1μm | |
| 1/1.52” sensor size | |
| 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2, FOV 118° | |
| 2MP macro camera, f/2.4 | |
| 2MP depth camera, f/2.4 | |
| Rear camera video recording: | |
| 1080p 1920×1080 | |
| 720p 1280×720 | |
| Front camera | 16MP front camera, f/2.4 |
| Front camera video recording: | |
| 1080p 1920×1080 | |
| 720p 1280×720 | |
| Battery & Charging | 5000mAh (typ) |
| 33W Pro fast charging | |
| 33W in-box charger | |
| USB-C | |
| Security | Side fingerprint sensor |
| AI Face Unlock | |
| NFC | Availability varies between market |
| *Functions may vary in some markets | |
| Network & Connectivity | Dual SIM + microSD |
| Supported network bands: | |
| 2G: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz | |
| 3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 | |
| 4G LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 | |
| 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41 (B41 2535-2655MHz) | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Navigation & Positioning | GPS L1, Glonass G1, BDS B1, Galileo E1 |
| Audio | Dual speakers |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor |
| Ambient light sensor | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Electronic compass | |
| IR blaster | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Operating System | MIUI 13 based on Android 11 |
| Package Contents | Redmi Note 11S |
| Adapter | |
| USB Type-C Cable | |
| SIM Eject Tool | |
| Protective Case | |
| Quick Start Guide | |
| Warranty Card |
Redmi Note 11S Price
Redmi Note 11S price in Nepal starts from Rs. 30,999.