A variation of the Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11S stands out in terms of details. But if it is slightly more expensive than its brother, the smartphone is not really more efficient.
An alternative to the Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11S is priced barely more, but delivers a very comparable service. With an identical design, it also benefits from a successful Amoled screen, provided it is properly calibrated, and offers sufficient performance for everyday use. On the other hand, we note that the choice of a MediaTek Helio 96 chip weighs on its graphics performance and its autonomy, without however penalizing it disproportionately. Conversely, the integration of a 108 megapixel photo module allows it to deliver slightly more satisfactory shots. If an additional cost linked to increased image quality is justified, it is a shame that this gain is overshadowed by lower power. But ultimately, it is clear that this Redmi Note 11S constitutes a very suitable mid-range smartphone.
Strong points
- Beautiful Amoled screen.
- Simple but effective design.
- Daytime wide-angle photos.
Weak points
- Ultra wide-angle disappointing, especially at night.
- No 5G.
- Graphics performance worse than that of the Redmi Note 11.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
Entry-level smartphones often struggle to provide satisfactory photos, and this is where the problem is essentially with the Samsung Galaxy A04s. The device does not, however, lack in strengths, since it presents a display that can certainly be improved, but whose refresh rate of 90 Hz is appreciated, proves capable of running common games in good conditions and offers good autonomy. In short, it allows those who are reassured by the Samsung brand to access it at a lower cost, at the cost of some multimedia compromises.