Redmi India took its best-selling Redmi Note series to the Pro level with the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro. The brand also today announced its second smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite.
The latest in India’s best-selling phone series since 2014, the Redmi Note 11 Pro series takes the iconic Redmi Note to an entirely new level in departments including design, camera system, charging technology, and performance. It adheres to the Redmi Note series’ core values of world-class performance at super affordable prices, even while striking a balance between present needs and future aspirations.
Pro-level performance for both 4G and 5G worlds
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G brings all the goodness of Pro level performance blended with futuristic, high speed 5G connectivity. Whereas the Redmi Note 11 Pro delivers best-in-class specs and performance to those who are looking at great performance at an affordable price while staying in the 4G zone.
“5G connectivity is the future, and we are fully geared to meet it, but we need to remember that it is not going to replace 4G but coexist with it. In fact, reports indicate that 4G is going to remain popular and relevant for users for years to come, even after 5G rollout,” said Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India elaborating on the brand's decision to go with a 4G as well as a 5G variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series. “We at Redmi believe in making technology democratic rather than exclusive, which is why we decided to develop two Note Pro devices that cut no performance corners whatsoever. While the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G showcases the best Note we can make, complete with cutting edge as well as futuristic technology with support for seven of the most popular 5G brands, the Redmi Note 11 Pro reflects our commitment to those who want a full-featured device at a competitive price point,” he further added.
Pro-level design, display, and processors
Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro will turn heads, with their elegant and premium design. They feature brilliant displays and beautifully crafted glass backs, reflecting the next level of Redmi’s EVOL design, EVOL Pro. A hallmark of this are the flat sides and flatbacks, as well as a clean and elegant camera island. An IP 53 rating ensures that they are tough enough to get through the rigors of daily life. They are available in elegant shades of blue, black and white - shades that are a treat for the eyes.
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is the most powerful Redmi Note ever and is driven by the speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, which is by far the most powerful and efficient chipset in the segment. Redmi Note 11 Pro boasts the highly acclaimed and speedy MediaTek Helio G96, which is easily one of the most powerful 4G processors in its segment. Both phones come with a minimum of 6GB RAM to ensure blisteringly fast performance and super-smooth multi-tasking, and support a staggering 1TB of external storage, via microSD card. Be it gaming, editing images, or just getting through everyday life, Redmi Note 11 series is ‘spec-ed’ to handle it all effortlessly.
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro also come with Pro level displays - brilliant 16.9cm (6.67) full HD+ SUPER AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate. With peak brightness of a staggering 1200 nits, these are no-compromise, high-quality displays that are the best the customers can get in this price segment or even in higher end segments. Paired with dual stereo speakers and the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack, Redmi Note 11 Pro series is primed for a Pro-level audio-visual performance, whether it is watching videos, listening to music on the favorite wired headphones or tuning in to the latest cricket action or the new Bollywood blockbuster.
A flagship sensor for Pro-level photography
Both phones also come with Pro-level camera excellence. The main 108-megapixel camera on Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro is the Samsung HM2 sensor, which has been seen on flagship devices. It is backed by 8-megapixel Ultrawide cameras that deliver a 118-degree field of view, and a 2-megapixel macro camera for close-ups that are at the centimeter level. Redmi Note 11 Pro also comes with an additional 2-megapixel depth sensor on the back.
Improved low light and nighttime photography with Night Mode 2.0, top-of-the-line edge detection in an enhanced Portrait mode, and Super video - all together make Redmi Note 11 Pro series a great choice even for a Pro photographer. There are also excellent 16-megapixel front-facing cameras that are designed to deliver selfies that bring out the best in the subject.
15 minutes for all-day Pro-formance
It takes just 15 minutes of charging to get all-day Pro-level performance from the Redmi Note 11 series. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro come with 5000 mAh batteries with support for 67W Fast Turbo charging, with 67W chargers in the box to ensure consumers do not have to rely on third-party chargers to get an optimal charging experience on their devices. With LiquidCool technology, users can have extensive gaming sessions without having to worry about any heating issues.
Rounding off the Pro experience is the speedy and secure side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well as the IR blaster that lets users convert Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro into a pro-level remote to control household appliances ranging from televisions to air conditioners. The smartphones are also paired with the UFS 2.2 high-speed storage along with LPDDR4X RAM for smooth performance and multi-tasking, coupled with the RAM extension feature with which users can upto 8+3GB of RAM.
All the goodness of the Redmi Note, with plenty of Pro
Pro-level design, Pro-level displays, Pro-level performance, Pro-level cameras, Pro-level battery life and charging - the new Redmi Note 11 Pro series has them all. Ensuring they all work smoothly is the all new MIUI 13, which is available out of the box. The latest operating system brings Optimized File Storage System, RAM Optimization Engine, Processor Priority Optimization
The second Redmi smartwatch is here - the Redmi Watch 2 Lite
Redmi also announced the launch of the Redmi Watch 2 Lite, the latest addition to its wearable’s portfolio and its second smartwatch, following the bestselling Redmi Watch, which was launched last year. Deriving its name from a Lite-weight (35gm) build, it features a large and bright 3.94cm (1.55) HD vibrant edge display which ensures a stunning viewing experience when displaying health metrics, notifications, and more which can be customized with over 120 watch faces.
“The newly launched Redmi Watch 2 Lite is an extension of the company’s phone plus strategy building on the core philosophy of democratising technology for everyone. We are excited to offer our users smart and beautifully designed watches that will help them to stay on top of their fast-paced lives while uniquely complementing their personal style and enabling them to chase for more.”, said Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India.
The watch not only comes with heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) sensors but also with GPS built-in, freeing users from the need to keep it connected to their smartphones for more accurate location data. It can track sleep and has also been designed to track more than 100 workout modes. This includes over 17 professional modes and 90+ extended modes for all indoor and outdoor activities. Users can choose to activate the auto-detection function to accurately detect their running or walking status.
The watch also provides comprehensive health-tracking features, spanning from SpO2 detection1, heart rate tracking, sleep and stress level monitoring, breathing training, and menstruation tracking. As befits a proper smartwatch, users will also be able to control music on their phone and even send quick replies to messages right from the watch itself. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite comes with ten-day battery life and is certified to 5ATM2 water resistance, with a magnetic charging cable in the box.
