Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro - Smartphone Battery Performance

SMARTPHONE TIER: MID

Battery Capacity mAh: 5000

We have listed what you need to know about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro.

Overview

As a follow-up to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro released in 2021, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro offers 5G over its predecessor with a few other minor tweaks. The smartphone is similar in size but slightly heavier, with a sleek design.

Using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, it is a more robust mobile phone yet more restricted in its capabilities; one such example is that it can only support display resolutions up to 1080p. However, it has a tremendous 120Hz display that is finished with a glass back frosted surface, which, while it does a great job of resisting fingerprints, is nonetheless marked after a few minutes of use by the natural grease from our palms.

Numerous popular features are included in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro, including stereo speakers, a microSD expansion slot, FM radio, a 3.5mm audio connector, NFC, an IR blaster, and an overview of solid battery performance.

Like the other Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 devices, it runs Android 11 and the most recent MIUI 13 version, which has significant internal upgrades that provide a better and quicker experience both now and over the course of the next few years, thanks to numerous improvements.

According to reports, the new update prioritizes significantly better resource allocation and should handle processor, RAM, and storage utilization better and more intelligently. The goal of MIUI 13 is to monitor how much RAM and processor are being used at any one time and suspend any superfluous processes to free up resources and improve performance.

Xiaomi states that background process optimization will rise by up to 40% versus the earlier version. The power management improvement within MIUI's core should result in a 10% reduction in power usage compared to MIUI 12's.

Product - Good Points

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro has the following features:

It offers:

Product - Be Aware of Points

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro lacks in performance in the following ways:

We have designed and developed Battery Performance Labels to help Smartphone users.

Translated into the ViserMark Labels displayed below are the battery performance test results for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro.

Look at the review by ViserMark based on the results during testing. You can find the full effects of our battery performance testing below:

The Battery Performance Label shows a score between 0 and 100. It reflects the performance based on independent, repeatable, and rigorous testing.

Using various testing criteria, measured using real-life scenarios and live networks, results are collated with calculations from Battery Life, Power Efficiency, and Charging results that amount to the total score.

With no significant improvements to report, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is an affordable mobile phone, classified within the ViserMark Mid Tier (€200-€499). It competes closely with the HONOR 50 and Realme GT2 when comparing battery performance, as shown in the chart below.

Comparison of SmartPhones in the Mid Tier

Other smartphone battery performance results can be seen in the Mid Tier Ranking table.

Battery Life

Battery Life - How long will this Smartphone battery last?

Look at our updated Battery Life ViserMark Label. This label displays the “Days-of-Use” in both actual days and provides even more accurate information in hours. It reflects the usage of a smartphone from a full charge.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery capacity, now becoming the standard of Xiaomi smartphones. From the results, this phone delivered two days of usage, the average when comparing smartphones with the Mid Tier. The Redmi Note 11 Pro did last for 50 hours, almost 2 hours more than the Realme GT2; however, not quite being able to match the HONOR 50, achieving slightly more with 52 hours.

Comparison of SmartPhones in the Mid Tier

Other smartphone battery performance results can be seen in the Mid Tier Ranking table.

Charging Times

 Battery Charging Time - How long will this smartphone take to charge?

Time varies when charging different types and sizes of smartphone batteries. Expressed in Hours and Minutes.

 One of the most robust features of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is its solid battery performance. With its supporting 67W fast charger, Xiaomi claims zero to 50% in just 15 minutes and 100% in 42 minutes. From the results in the chart below, our testing for this smartphone was completed in 44 minutes, only a fraction slower. However, it was faster than the HONOR 50 and Realme GT2, which were around 5 minutes slower to charge fully.

Please view all the smartphone Charging Times from our testing results.

Power Efficiency

Power Efficiency - How power efficient is this smartphone?

Maximising the smartphone performance while reducing the energy it consumes, with minimal impact on battery life.

Calculated using Battery Life and Battery Capacity and expressed in “Leaves", it reflects a rating between 1 being the least and 5 being the most power efficient.

Most mid-range smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro and Realme GT2, had a 1 out of 5 battery efficiency score. The Honor 50, which scored 1.5, seems slightly more efficient.

More Power Efficiency can be viewed.

Annual Energy Consumption

Power Consumption - How much energy does this smartphone use?

All smartphones use energy, and although it is only a small amount, each smartphone varies in consumption.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is calculated to use 3.2 kWh per annum, taken from the ViserMark Battery Performance testing. For the first time, end-users will see an objective benchmark across all devices on their expected annual electricity consumption.

Should I buy it?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro offers good value for money within the Mid-tier, especially when competing against well-known companies such as OPPO and Samsung. Although, compared to the Redmi Note 10 Pro, little progress has been made, and camera performance is now lacking.

This mobile phone still provides adequate features and specifications compared to other Mid Tier options.

Product Features and Specification

Release Date: January 2022

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Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who believes in high quality.

Technology doesn't need to cost a fortune. It is focused on being the most user-centric mobile internet company. With more than 61 million handsets sold in 2014 and products launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia and Brazil, Xiaomi is expanding its footprint worldwide to become a global brand. Xiaomi is headquartered in Beijing, China and has offices in Asia-Pacific, India, and Brazil.

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