Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G like the name implies is more less like the 5G variant of the Redmi Note 11S. It essentially swaps out the Mediatek Helio G96 provided in the 4G model for the 5G capable Mediatek Dimensity 810. Aside the upgrade to 5G, some of its features seems like a downgrade like the front and rear cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G features a 6.6-inch AMOLED display, a 50MP triple rear camera, a 13MP front camera, and a 5000 mAh battery.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G Key Specs and Features
- 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~399 ppi density)
- Android 11, MIUI 13
- MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 4GB, 6GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
- 13 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Support
- 5G Support
- 33W Fast Charging Capacity
- 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design, Display, and Cameras
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G looks very similar to the 4G model. They even share one color in common i.e. Twilight Blue. The other two options are different in Midnight Black and Star Blue.
The front facing 13 megapixels camera comes in a similar O-notch as the 4G model, though downgraded when compared to the 16MP camera in that model.
On the back, the camera module looks similar, though on close inspection you would observe that one of the cameras has been dropped, the depth camera in fact. This means you now get a triple rear camera setup in the 5G model compared to the four rear cameras we saw in the 4G model.
However, camera count is not the only issue in this Xiaomi phone, the main camera on the back was also downgraded from 108MP in the 4G variant to 50MP in this 5G phone.
The 5G version downgrade is reminiscent to what we saw between the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro and the Poco M4 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. You also get 90Hz refresh rate and up to 450 nits of brightness.
Hardware and Software
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G runs Android 11 on the MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm) octa-core chipset. This is the same chipset as models like the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G, the Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G, and the Realme 8S.
The chipset features a dual-core Cortex-A76 and hexa-core Cortex-A55 clocked at 2.4GHz and 2.0GHz respectively. You get the option of 4GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 built-in storage or 6GB RAM with 128GB UFS 2.2 for built-in storage.
A non-removable 5000mAh battery which is supported by an 33W fast charging system is provided inside. The Redmi Note smartphone will charge from 0 to 100% in under 60 minutes.
Connectivity
The Redmi smartphone features a USB type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band WiFi. This model supports 5G, but beyond offering 5G does not measure up to the 4G only model in terms of features.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G Price and Availability
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G price starts at around $235 at leading online stores. The Redmi Note 11S 5G costs around 200,000 Naira in Nigeria and 35,000 KES in Kenya.
The smartphone was announced March 2022 and became available for purchase in April 2022.
You may also be interested in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, the Redmi Note 11 Pro, and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, MIUI 13
- Processor: MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, Star Blue
- Dimension: 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 195 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Hybrid, Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~399 ppi density), 90Hz refresh rate, 450 nits Brightness, ~84.8% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 119˚ FoV + 2 MP (macro), f/2.4 Triple Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30/60fps
- Front Camera: 13 MP (wide), f/2.4 Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G: 5G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (CA)
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C (USB 2.0), USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (Side Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 33W Fast Charging Capacity
