The arrival of the latest smartphone to the market does not prevent us from writing a review of the Redmi Note 11 Pro. Even though this device has not been 'fresh' in the last month, we are curious about the value for money it provides.
We were quite excited when we held the Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit. There are several aspects, including advantages and disadvantages that make it still worthy of being on the radar of competition in the Rp 3 million price segment.
The advantages and disadvantages of redmi note 11 pro
When we disassembled its contents, we found 1 unit of HP with two sheets of paper which were the warranty card and manual, in the cover tucked into the sim tray plug.
Then, we find a 67-watt head charger with a Type-C data cable and a rubber casing. This smartphone protector with a flexible and thick rubber material in our opinion is a benefit for consumers.
There are no headsets or other accessories embedded in the box. One more note, the vendor has coated the touch screen with a scratch-resistant protector. Not bad for keeping this front panel protected.
Body Design
By design, the concept brought by this device looks simple but it turns out that there are several aspects that exceed expectations. Designed with a touch smartphone standard stem construction, but adopts a flat edge body design.
The rear panel material of the Redmi Note 11 Pro has a flat edge concept made of elements such as glass that feels solid. Carrying a matte-themed Graphite Gray color but can display a sparkle of light. Then reinforced with a solid built quality frame.
Overall, it feels comfortable when held, even though the back is slippery, but both sides are rough so it doesn't slip out of your hand easily. On the top left side is a box-shaped camera module.
The view of the rectangular camera housing is very artistic. It's just, it has two layers that stick out. With a cover like a glass window.
Honestly, the camera housing of this Redmi HP is easy to swipe when lying down on a flat surface. Fortunately, the rubber casing embedded in the sales package can protect it.
And to provide more protection, the Redmi Note 11 Pro screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It can minimize the impact of collisions on the touch panel.
Furthermore, this Redmi cellphone also has IP53 Splash-proof tested certification. This means that the Note 11 Pro remains safe when exposed to dust or splashes of water in every corner.
An important note from its body construction, this Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit has dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom. It's rare, you know, this combination is in mid-range smartphones.
The volume and power buttons that function as fingerprint sensors are on the right side. At the bottom, in addition to the speaker and mic, there is also a SIM tray (1 SIM + 1 hybrid slot) and a USB Type C port. The top section is planted with a 3.5mm audio port and an infrared sensor.
Display
This Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit puts forward a 6.67-inch screen landscape that is injected with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels aka Full HD +. Based on Super AMOLED Dot Display technology with 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
For color, this series has a color gamut that supports DCI-P3 so that it can provide more vibrant colors and details. Interestingly, peak brightness reaches up to 1200 nits to ensure screen clarity, even in bright daylight.
Specifications of redmi note 11 pro
In testing outdoor conditions where the hot sun hit the screen, we were still able to monitor the interface. However, the brightness setting must be set to the highest level.
With a mix of features and screen technology that is quite good, this smartphone is special when used to watch movies or stream videos on Youtube. The screen is relieved maybe can add to the satisfaction.
Not only that, the 120Hz refresh rate is very useful for gamers who are a bit fussy about gameplay. Besides the response to the touch is good, the display of each game can be maximized to its best level.
Camera
When it comes to technical matters, the presence of a four-camera configuration on the back of the Redmi Note 11 pro review unit is a valuable provision to compete with competitors. Just talk about how the experience when used.
The AI-based quad camera on this smartphone carries a 108MP Samsung HM2-based main sensor with a size of 1/1.52 ", 9-in-1 pixel binning technology and dual native ISO.
In support, there is an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera of 118 degrees, a 2MP macro camera to capture details at close range, and a 2MP depth camera to produce portrait photos with a natural bokeh effect.
Then on the front sector, the company soldered the selfie camera into the punch hole on the forehead of the screen. The camera puts forward a resolution of 16MP.
As one of the spearheads of the device, this HP camera gets a pretty serious polish. The embedded 108MP AI can capture images with good and real details in outdoor conditions.
But in low light or low light conditions, it feels like there is a decrease in detail or sharpness that has fallen somewhat. Even so the results are still smooth with optimal lighting levels.
This is thanks to pixel binning technology and dual native ISO which can produce optimal images with a higher dynamic range and color performance.
The rest, support for an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera is present for those who like to take more aesthetic photos with angles of up to 118 degrees. The macro camera is also quite good at capturing close-up details even though the resolution is only 2MP.
Regarding the bokeh effect, portrait shots and background images that seem blurry look quite natural. Then the front camera is also quite satisfying for selfies and vlogs.
Unfortunately, for video recording there are only 2 options, namely 720p @ 30 fps and 1080 @ 30 fps. But as a complement, there is an additional macro video recording with a similar resolution option.
On the front camera, the options offered are the same, it's just that there is no macro video recording feature. The addition given in the front area is a movie frame, with the addition of a unique film-style effect.
Additional features such as Pro (manual), slow motion, short video, panorama, timelapse, night mode, long exposure. All of them are easily accessible and quite user friendly, making photography and videography matters relatively easy and simple.
For photos we can do up to 10x digital zoom. Meanwhile, for video recording, we can magnify up to 6x with a wide choice of lenses, ultra wide.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Performance
Now smartphone users are increasingly familiar with Mediatek chipsets whose quality is increasingly reliable. Well, this series also pocketed the Helio G96 chipset which is claimed to have strong enough advantages for gaming.
This chipset with an octa-core processor is designed through a 12 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process and has two ARM Cortex-A75 architecture cores with a clock speed of up to 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 clocked at 2m0 GHz.
For graphics processing, there is a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU which is quite good in visual display and rendering. The combination of CPU and GPU is already very satisfying for the mid-range segment.
Some points that can be highlighted from the chipset are battery optimization, gaming performance and graphics capabilities in the middle segment. It doesn't disappoint when it's encouraged to play PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends and mainstream games.
Heat on the body when lauched playing games for a long time remains consistent and reasonable. This can happen because the Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit is equipped with LiquidCool Technology.
This flagship-level cooling technology is able to maintain temperatures within reasonable limits, to ensure long-term performance. Can reduce heat so that performance remains optimal.
Antutu & Geekbench benchmark results
Regarding memory, the Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit that we tested embedded 8GB RAM with 128GB internal. But if you want a cheaper alternative, there is also a 6GB/128GB variant.
Also assisted by RAM expansion up to 3GB if storage for application storage is running low. Even when the internal memory is used, there is still a slot for adding external memory via a microSD card.
Battery
The Redmi Note 11 series device is equipped with a large capacity battery of 5,000mAh. Support for a large capacity battery is an advantage for this HP user. For those who need a durable smartphone, this series will be very helpful.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro battery that we reviewed can last all day for normal use. But to be used continuously for gaming can only be around 6-8 hours.
The interesting thing that is offered by Redmi in this power sector is its super fast charging. Equipped with 67W turbo charging which is included in the sales package. Makes charging so fast, reaching 50% in just 15 minutes.
Other Features
Apart from the key specifications offered, this Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit delivers a complete audio experience with immersive stereo sound for playing games or watching videos. This is rare in other mid-range you know.
With the support of stereo speakers like this, the audio output that bursts from the device feels more powerful and kicking. Not too loud, but the bass and treble output is more powerful and 'lifting'.
For lockscreen security, this series provides an easy and safe unlocking experience. Starting from AI Face Unlock, sensitive and responsive side-arc fingerprint to secret codes.
Connectivity is supported by the presence of Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.1 sensor, IR Blaster, and Near-field communication (NFC) to support contactless digital payment applications.
In addition to the presence of NFC on cellphones, which is still considered special in the middle segment, this series is also equipped with an IR Blaster, a backup remote control solution for devices and gadgets at home.
Regarding the interface, the Redmi Note 11 Pro uses MIUI 13.0.2 based on Android 11. As usual, the interface is built with Xiaomi characteristics that rely on large icons but looks simple and pleasing to the eye.
In addition, the user experience is designed to be more accessible, animations as necessary and navigation is not complicated. The usual homescreen settings use the app drawer or the classic screen swipe method to access apps.
Redmi Note 11 Pro price
Overall, the Redmi Note 11 Pro has a luxurious design like a flagship with dimensions of 164.19mm x 76.1mm and a thickness of only 8.12mm, and weighs 202 grams. This mid-range champion has 3 color choices, namely Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Star Blue.
This vendor is still very ready to compete with its competitors. The price of the Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit is priced at a number that is still reasonable and affordable, even making it still able to compete with the latest releases.
Pros and Cons of Redmi Note 11 Pro
There are many advantages of the Redmi Note 11 Pro, especially if you look at the selling price. The AMOLED-based touch panel with 120Hz refresh rate is an attractive value for gamers, as well as casual users who like to watch movies.
The presence of a 108MP camera in its price segment is also a good plus. Another advantage of this Redmi Note 11 Pro review unit is NFC support, a large 5000mah battery that is strengthened by 67W fast charging.
The performance aspect that led to the selection of the Mediatek chipset instead of Snapdragon was indeed one of the considerations. But so far, the performance of the device feels good with good operational capabilities.
The drawbacks of the Redmi Note 11 Pro that we might be able to highlight are the lack of support for the video feature. As well as the physical camera module that sticks out. If the casing is not protected, then this area is very susceptible to friction and scratches.
