Redmi 11 Prime 5G Review India : Is it the Best Budget 5G Smartphone?

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The Redmi 11 Prime 5G Review India is presently the most reasonably priced 5G smartphone offered by Xiaomi in India.

The manufacturer bills it as a multifunctional 5G all-arounder. It competes in the market for inexpensive smartphones against companies like iQoo, Vivo, Realme, Motorola, and others. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a popular option among manufacturers releasing 5G smartphones, powers the Redmi 11 Prime 5G. Seven 5G bands are supported by the phone, providing enough coverage for all Indian telecom circles.

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G provides outstanding features, including a large battery, a full HD+ display, and a twin camera configuration on the rear. Is it India’s greatest 5G smartphone under 15,000 INR in light of all these features? Let’s investigate!

The price of Redmi 11 Prime 5G in India

Xiaomi has launched both the 4G and 5G variants of Redmi 11 Prime in India, with the 5G version being more expensive than the 4 Gone. The 5G model comes with a choice of two storage capacities. The price for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration is 13,999 rupees, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant is available at 15,999 rupees. The 5G smartphone comes in color options of Meadow Green, Chrome Silver, and Thunder Black.

The design of Redmi 11 Prime 5G

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G follows the current trend of smartphones with a flat-frame design, which was popular in 2022. The back panel of the phone curves slightly towards the edges, ensuring a comfortable grip when held. Xiaomi has opted for plastic materials for both the back panel and frame, which is commonly seen in smartphones in this price range.

However, the rear panel has a textured design that provides a good grip. In the variant we received, which is the 6GB RAM model, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G comes in a charming Meadow Green color, which seems to be the standout among the three color options.

A SIM tray with two slots for nano-SIM cards and a third slot for a microSD card is located on the left side of the phone. On the right-hand side, you’ll find the power and volume controls conveniently placed. The buttons are clicky, but in my opinion, they could be a little more pronounced. Near the IR blaster on the top edge, there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack. The USB Type-C port and a single speaker grill are located on the bottom edge.

The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and measures a sizable 6.58 inches. It offers a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has a Full-HD+ resolution and Widevine L1 certification, which means users can enjoy HD content on streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Compared to some phones in this segment, one negative aspect of this display is that it uses an IPS LCD instead of AMOLED technology.

Here are the specifications and software details for the Redmi 11 Prime 5G:

The Redmi 11 Prime 5G is equipped with a 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, which supports seven 5G bands in India. The phone features Dual 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Although it doesn’t have an official IP rating, the phone is designed with some basic protection against water splashes and dust. The SIM tray is equipped with entry protection on all sides to provide some security against water and dust entering the device.

Discover the Performance and Battery Life of Redmi 11 Prime 5G:

With the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G delivers good performance for day-to-day tasks such as scrolling through social media and web browsing. It handles these tasks smoothly. However, if you are someone who desires excellent gaming performance at this price, it might disappoint you a bit. While games like Asphalt 9 Legends and Call of Duty: Mobile run fine on basic settings, we did encounter some hiccups during gameplay.

In the Geekbench single-core and multi-core tests, the phone scored 521 and 1757 points, respectively. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the phone scored 337,683 points. The battery life of the phone is commendable, and it should easily last you through a full day of usage with moderate to heavy usage.

Redmi 11 Prime 5G Camera:

The back of the Redmi 11 Prime 5G features a dual-camera setup. It includes a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, but there’s no ultra-wide camera. For selfies, there’s an 8-megapixel front camera.

In well-lit conditions, the primary camera performs quite well, capturing images with good colors and fine details. However, in challenging situations, like low light or with backlit subjects, the camera’s performance is average, and the dynamic range is weaker.

The phone does have a Night mode, but I didn’t find it to be very impressive. In terms of video recording, the device supports 1080p recording at 30fps for both front and rear cameras. Videos shot with the primary camera in daylight show decent colors but lack proper stabilization. In low light, there is noticeable noise in the footage.

 

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