Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G, launched on April 23, 2022, presents a mid-range option with a focus on 5G connectivity and a large display.

Build Quality The device measures 163.6mm in height, 75.8mm in width, and 8.8mm in depth, weighing 195 grams. The construction feels solid for its price point, though specific materials are not detailed. It is not a foldable device. The phone incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Color options include Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, and Star Blue.

Screen Quality The Redmi Note 11S 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 399 ppi. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. The typical brightness is 450 nits and contrast ratio is 1500:1. The display also boasts a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It has a hole-punch notch design. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. HDR support is not present, and features DCI-P3 color coverage.

Camera Performance The phone has a triple camera setup on the rear. The main camera is a 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 ISOCELL sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 0.64µm pixel size (1/2.76" sensor size), capable of 1-4 (2x2) pixel binning. The secondary is an 8MP wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The third is a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing camera has a 13MP resolution with an f/2.4 aperture. Video recording capabilities include 1080p at both 30 and 60fps, and slow motion video is available at 120 fps. Additional features include digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, touch focus, and various modes like panorama, HDR, and night mode. It scores a 65 overall, a 50 on Photo and a score of 83 in Video from Dxomark.

Software Experience The Redmi Note 11S 5G operates on Android 11. The device does not have a specific confirmed maximum version of the OS.

Battery Performance The phone is powered by a 5000mAh Li-Ion Polymer battery, supporting 33W fast charging. The battery is non-removable.

Hardware and Performance The device is equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It's available in 4GB or 6GB LPDDR4X RAM variants, paired with either 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is no SD card slot. AnTuTu benchmark results show an average score of 438700 (v10). The phone supports stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res audio, with 2 microphones. It also incorporates a cooling system.

Connectivity The Redmi Note 11S 5G supports dual SIM (Nano-SIM) functionality, with 5G connectivity encompassing a wide range of bands. It includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band support, Wi-Fi Direct, and hotspot capabilities. Bluetooth 5.1 LE with A2DP, LE, APT-x, LDAC, and AAC codecs is supported. GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo are present for navigation. It has USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support. The device has NFC.

Value for Money The Redmi Note 11S 5G falls into the medium price range. Prices vary depending on the configuration:

• 4GB/128GB: From around $144.51 to $224.99
• 6GB/128GB: From around $159.88 to $161.46.

The device provides a balance of 5G connectivity, decent processing power, a large screen and a high refresh rate, though it is important to note the screen is an IPS LCD, rather than AMOLED and the lack of expandable storage.