Review of Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S - Xiaomi's first novelties in 2022

Like other representatives of this line, this device has a very large size. This should please any buyer who is going to use the device to watch movies and videos. Also Redmi Note 11 will delight gamers. No, there are no shifts or any other additional buttons here. But on the other hand, the AMOLED display shows itself perfectly in games, because its refresh rate has been increased to 90 Hz.It remains to be hoped that the power of the Snapdragon 680 processor, manufactured using a 6-nanometer process technology, is enough to ensure that many games run at exactly this frame rate.

As an operating system, the “green robot” familiar to us is used here. The MIUI 13 Lite branded shell is installed on top of it for the first time. As its name implies, it is designed for smartphones with not the most powerful components. The Redmi Note 11 does not have a very large amount of RAM installed - 4 or 6 GB, which could lead to problems if using a different version of the shell.

Now even very inexpensive Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with a decent camera. Therefore, it is not surprising that the novelty of 2022 has at its disposal the main module with a 50-megapixel matrix. Of course, there are additional lenses with their sensors nearby. In particular, the ultra wide-angle camera, whose resolution is 8 megapixels, is of particular interest.

The large size of the smartphone made it possible to place a 5000 mAh battery under the case. For some time now, Xiaomi has been most actively working on fast charging technologies. Of course, when buying such an inexpensive device, one should not expect support for a 100-watt network adapter. However, charging for one hour will be enough for many of our readers. By the way, the AC adapter is included. Also in the box are a USB cable and a paper clip to remove the SIM card.

The device is released in three colors. We recommend getting the Redmi Note 11 in navy blue as it looks the most interesting. The easiest way to do this is on AliExpress, it is here that the most attractive price tag is observed.Do not forget to choose delivery from a warehouse in the Russian Federation, in this case you can count on the absence of customs duties and on quick receipt of the goods.

Another novelty was created for those who are not going to save. This apparatus has a significantly smaller number of simplifications. These include only a fingerprint scanner, which is also located on the side power button.

Like its younger brother, this device exists in several modifications. You can purchase the maximum version, which includes 128 GB of permanent and 8 GB of RAM. This is almost the level of the flagships! Even if you use the capabilities of the built-in camera almost every day, chances are that you simply won't need a microSD card.

The processor used here is MediaTek Helio G96. This is already a much more powerful solution, which shows itself even better in games. There is no doubt that most projects will launch not only with a high level of graphics, but also with a frequency of 90 frames / s. Namely, with this parameter, the AMOLED screen used here is updated.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S includes USB Type-C and 3.5 mm connectors. This means that you can connect not only a Bluetooth headset to the device, but also wired headphones. As for the first connector, it is mainly used to connect the charger. In this regard, the smartphone does not differ from the more affordable model - the AC adapter also has a 33-watt power, and the battery capacity is 5000 mAh.

As you might guess, the MIUI 13 proprietary shell is used here.Its full-fledged version, and not a lightweight one, because the device received both a powerful chipset and a solid amount of memory. Also, the device is all right with wireless modules.

This model is recommended to everyone for whom the most important part of any such device is the camera. The fact is that the resolution of the main module here has been increased to 108 megapixels. The Redmi Note 11S must be one of the most affordable smartphones with such a camera. Especially if you buy it on AliExpress, where the price tag is the most humane.

The Chinese company Xiaomi knows its business. She once again releases a couple of smartphones that can become hits in 2022. They are excellent representatives of the mid-budget segment. Finally, let's clarify how exactly they differ from each other.

As you can see, in principle, you can not overpay for the older model, especially if you rarely use the camera. It is the improved camera that mainly stands out Redmi Note 11S. Otherwise, the device received an identical display, it has a similar number of connectors, and in terms of wireless modules, it will definitely not surprise you.In addition, we note that he received a more versatile version of the proprietary MIUI shell, and also has a more powerful processor and a decent amount of memory. This allows us to expect that on Redmi Note 11S, stuttering will be felt less noticeably, and games will “go” with a higher frame rate.