Realme 9 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing performance and convenience, the Realme 9 Pro+ is the better choice. Its Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset delivers significantly faster processing speeds, and the 60W charging drastically reduces downtime. However, the Redmi Note 11 remains a compelling option for those on a tighter budget who value extended battery life.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Realme 9 Pro+ |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, January 26 | 2022, February 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, February 09 | Available. Released 2022, February 21 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) | 160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Weight | 179 g (6.31 oz) | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| IP53, dust and splash resistant | - | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, HyperOS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | - |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 60 min | 60W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 44 min (advertised) |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue | Midnight Black, Aurora Green, Sunrise Blue, Free Fire Limited Edition |
| Models | 2201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117TL | RMX3392, RMX3393 |
| Price | £ 95.00 / € 97.99 / ₹ 11,950 | € 289.90 / $ 390.00 / ₹ 25,999 |
| SAR | 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body) | 1.19 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.60 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 126h | Endurance rating 117h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.8 LUFS (Very good) | -25.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 228044 (v8), 244526 (v9) GeekBench: 1662 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 495096 (v8), 416031 (v9) GeekBench: 2335 (v5.1) GFXBench: 27fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
- Exceptional battery endurance (126h)
- Affordable price point
- Decent peak display brightness (736 nits)
- Less powerful Snapdragon 680 chipset
- Slower 33W charging
Realme 9 Pro+
- Faster Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset
- Significantly faster 60W charging (44 min)
- Potentially better image processing
- Slightly lower battery endurance (117h)
- Potentially higher price
Display Comparison
Both the Redmi Note 11 and Realme 9 Pro+ feature displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, typical for modern LCD/AMOLED panels. However, the Redmi Note 11 boasts a measured peak brightness of 736 nits, a strong figure for outdoor visibility. While the Realme 9 Pro+’s display specs aren’t provided, Realme typically focuses on color accuracy in this segment, potentially offering a more vibrant viewing experience. The lack of information on the Realme 9 Pro+'s panel type and brightness makes a direct comparison difficult, but the Redmi Note 11’s measured brightness provides a concrete benchmark.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but detailed camera specifications are limited. Without sensor size or aperture information, a direct comparison is challenging. However, the Realme 9 Pro+’s chipset provides a more powerful image signal processor (ISP), enabling faster image processing and potentially better low-light performance. The Redmi Note 11’s Snapdragon 680 ISP is adequate for everyday photography, but will likely struggle in challenging conditions compared to the Realme. The absence of details on features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) further complicates the assessment.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Realme 9 Pro+ is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6nm), featuring a dual-core Cortex-A78 setup clocked at 2.5 GHz, paired with six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. This architecture prioritizes peak performance, making it significantly faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm) in the Redmi Note 11. The Snapdragon 680 utilizes a more conservative octa-core configuration with Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz, geared towards efficiency. This translates to smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and a more enjoyable gaming experience on the Realme 9 Pro+. The Dimensity 920’s superior processing power will be particularly noticeable in demanding applications.
Battery Life
The Redmi Note 11 achieves an impressive endurance rating of 126 hours, indicating excellent battery life. The Realme 9 Pro+, with a rating of 117 hours, offers slightly less endurance. However, this difference is offset by the Realme 9 Pro+'s significantly faster 60W wired charging, achieving a full charge in a claimed 44 minutes. The Redmi Note 11’s 33W charging takes 60 minutes to reach 100%, making the Realme 9 Pro+ a more convenient option for users who frequently need to top up their battery. The Realme’s faster charging effectively mitigates the slightly smaller battery capacity (spec not provided).
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 if you need a phone that can reliably last a full day (and potentially longer) on a single charge, and if your primary use cases are basic communication, social media, and light web browsing. Buy the Realme 9 Pro+ if you prefer a smoother, more responsive experience for gaming and multitasking, and if you value the convenience of incredibly fast charging – getting you from 0 to 100% in under an hour.