Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S review

The Redmi Note 11S is a strong budget all-rounder with a capable 108Mp camera and 90Hz AMOLED screen but misses out on 5G

Redmi has fast become a go-to name for anyone looking for value in their next smartphone. The Xiaomi-owned marque’s phones tend to retail for around the £200 mark and often punch above their weight.

The Redmi Note 11S effectively bridges the gap between the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro. It’s got the basic design and display of the former, but the more advanced camera set-up and processor of the latter.

It’s priced accordingly, though its global presence will be limited compared to its brothers. There are no plans to launch it in the UK, though importing phones is a lot easier than it used to be.

The real question is, does the Redmi Note 11S represent the sweet spot in this compelling budget phone range? Let's find out.

Design & Build

Essentially the same as the Note 11

IP53

Unusual IR blaster

The Redmi Note 11S really does look and feel an awful lot like the Redmi Note 11. Held side by side, they’re practically indistinguishable, with the same plain-but-classy design language and the same layout of all of its buttons and components.

There’s the same matte plastic back and the same flat metal-effect frame. It also sports the exact same basic dimensions of 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1mm, the same weight of 179g, and the same IP53 dust and water resistance rating.

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