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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Released November 2021

A midrange 5G phone with 120 W wired charging, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and JBL-tuned stereo speakers.

Screen: 6.67″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 920
Memory: 6 GB – 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 108 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 204 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews like the bright display, capable performance and rapid charging. Tech Advisor praises the design and main camera, while finding the supporting cameras weaker. TechRadar considers it bulky and criticises inconsistent exposure and focus. Battery life is adequate for a day, with results varying by usage and refresh rate.

From techadvisor.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.67″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 395 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 1,200 nits
Display type: AMOLED DotDisplay with a central camera cutout.
Display features: DCI-P3, 360 Hz touch sampling, 360° ambient light sensor and reading mode; maker specifies 700 nits typical high-brightness mode separately from 1,200 nits typical peak.

Performance

Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 920
Memory: 6 GB – 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
CPU: 6 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz.
GPU: ARM Mali-G68.
Storage type: LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; maker specifies microSD expansion up to 512 GB, whereas Tech Advisor reports 1 TB. Current UK maker configuration pairs are used here.
Cooling: LiquidCool Technology 2.0 vapour chamber.

Cameras

Main camera: 108 MP
Ultra wide camera: 8 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 16 MP
Main camera: f/1.8, 1/1.52-inch sensor, dual-native ISO and nine-pixel binning to 2.1 µm; maker aperture controls the reviews' f/1.9.
Ultra wide camera: f/2.2 and 120° field of view.
Zoom: Digital crop rather than a dedicated telephoto lens (Tech Advisor).
Video recording: Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps or 720p at 30 fps.
Front video: 1080p at 30/60 fps or 720p at 30 fps; f/2.4 selfie lens.
Camera features: Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; long exposure and AI Skycaping modes.

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 120 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Dual 2,250 mAh cells give 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacity. Maker laboratory claim is at least 80% capacity after 800 complete cycles at 25°C.
Wired charging: Maker laboratory claim is full charge in 15 minutes with Boost mode; actual results vary. Tech Advisor measured about 20 minutes. TechRadar could not test the supplied charger because its plug was incompatible with the review region.
Wireless charging: No wireless charging (TechRadar).

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 204 g
Thickness: 8.34 mm
Height × width: 163.65 × 76.19 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP53
Materials: Glass body confirmed by the maker and TechRadar; Tech Advisor instead describes a plastic back.
Colours: Graphite Gray, Star Blue and Forest Green.
Water resistance detail: IP53 splash protection, confirmed by both reviews; not intended for immersion.
Biometrics: Side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
Speakers: Dual super-linear speakers tuned with JBL, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, confirmed by the maker and both reviews' software sections; TechRadar's introductory Android 12 reference conflicts with its own software section.
In the box: 120 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. Tech Advisor's April 2022 review confirms Chinese availability since November 2021, used at month precision, and describes a later planned UK release in May. UK/global Dimensity 920 hardware is used; India's Snapdragon-based phone with the same Pro+ name is different.

Connectivity

SIM: SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6; maker connectivity controls Tech Advisor's Wi-Fi 5 table.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2; maker controls Tech Advisor's 5.1 table.
NFC: NFC.
USB: USB-C.

Storage options

Storage	Memory
128 GB	6 GB
128 GB	8 GB
256 GB	8 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

120 W charger included
Stereo speakers and a headphone socket
Hybrid microSD expansion

Cons

No wireless charging
No dedicated telephoto camera
MicroSD uses the second SIM slot

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S21+	6.7″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 2100	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	12 MP	1.1×	4,800 mAh	200 g	Jan 2021
vivoV21 5G	6.44″	OLED, 90 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 800U	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	64 MP	–	4,000 mAh	176 g	May 2021
XiaomiPOCO F3	6.67″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870	6 GB – 8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	48 MP	–	4,520 mAh	196 g	Mar 2021

Newer model: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G.

Sources

Photo: PcComponentes exact global Graphite Gray front-and-back render; original screen model lettering retained after a bounded photo search. The maker image host was unavailable through the normal proxy.

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