The new Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Series are now available in Kenya. The series comprises of Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11s and Redmi Note 11 Pro. Though, you can expect other models in the course of the year. In this post we look at the Redmi Note 11 Specs, new features, price in Kenya and where to buy.
Redmi Note 11 price in Kenya
If you are one of those who just want to know how much the Redmi Note 11 series costs, there is no need to keep you waiting. Below are the official Redmi Note 11 price in Kenya:
- Redmi Note 11 starts at 19,999/-
- Redmi Noe 11s starts at 22,999/-
- Redmi Note 11 Pro starts at 29,999/-
NOTE: Xiaomi Kenya does run sales often therefore expect the above prices to change. To ensure you don’t miss the offers, keep an eye on their online platforms.
Redmi Note 11 Series New Features
Since the days of Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi does their best to introduce some significant feature with each new model. Otherwise, why would you upgrade? Note 11 Series aren’t left behind. Below are the top 3 new features you’ll find in the new series:
- IP53 Rating: You now get dust and splash protection on all the 3 models. While you can’t swim with your phone, you don’t have to worry about water splashing on the screen.
- MIUI 13: All three models run MIUI 13 out of the box hence enjoy new privacy features, cool wallpapers, new system fonts and of course performance improvement.
- Higher Refresh Rate: All models come with at least 90Hz screen refresh rate guaranteeing you a smooth scrolling and better user experience.
Other features you’d find on the Note 11 Series include better processors, amazing build quality and camera upgrades here and there. Speaking of specs, let’s briefly look at the specs of the main models in the Note 11 series.
Redmi Note 11 Specs
The entry level Note 11 rocks a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate with up to 1000 nits. Using the phone outside on a sunny day shouldn’t be a challenge. You also get the reliable Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Redmi Note 11 comes with the refined Snapdragon 680 chip. This chip isn’t just first, but at 6nm, you can expect a better battery life from the 5000 mAh the phone packs. As usual, you have options when it comes to RAM (4gb and 6gb) and ROM (64gb and 128gb). Of course, you can always expand the memory via the dedicated microSDXC card slot.
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On to the Cameras, you get a 50MP rear camera with flash and a 13MP front camera without flash. Both cameras can only shoot at 1080p@30fps. Redmi Note 11 isn’t your phone if you are into 4K videos. But then again, at the price range, you shouldn’t raise your expectations too high.
You get a Type C port, Stereo Speakers, Fast Charging and up to 3 colors to choose from
DISPLAY: 6.43 inches FHD, AMOLED Screen (409ppi)
OS: Android 11, MIUI 13
PROCESSOR: Snapdragon 680, Octa-core
STORAGE: RAM (4GB, 6GB), ROM (64GB, 128GB)
CAMERA: 50MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth) the rear and 13MP (wide) front
BATTERY: 5000 mAh, 33W Fast Charging
FEATURE: Stereo Speakers
COLORS: Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Star Blue
Redmi Note 11 Pros and Cons
To help you make the right buying decision, let’s briefly look at the pros and cons of Note 11.
Have you decided to buy Redmi Note 11? Visit your nearest authorized dealer and order your phone. Alternatively, you can buy directly from Xiaomi Official Store on Jumia by clicking the button below.
Note: Should you find the link has expired or no longer leads to Redmi Note 11, just do a search and select the best offer from Xiaomi’s online store on Jumia.
Redmi Note 11s Specs
Want to upgrade from the base model in the Note 11 Series? Go for Redmi Note 11s. Whereas the phone shares some of the specs with the low-priced Note 11, you get a bigger RAM and bigger lenses on both rear and front Cameras.
Redmi Note 11s runs on Mediatek Helio G96 chip. Whereas Helio G96 chip won’t be as kind to the 5000 mAh battery, it’s faster than the Snapdragon 680 you find in Note 11. You can expect smoother gaming and faster switching between tasks on Note 11s.
Visit: Xiaomi Official Store On Jumia Kenya
Note 11s starts at 6GB RAM, with an option for an 8GB RAM coupled with 128GB ROM. So, if you are looking for a bigger RAM, this is your phone. The storage is limited to 128GB as is the case with Note 11, though there is a Card slot for expansion.
The 108MP camera will definitely give better pictures than the 50MP in the regular Note 11. However, the video recording is still limited to 1080p@30fps. In other words, don’t buy this phone if you want to use it for 4K videos.
Other features of Redmi Note 11s include a second-generation Type C port, a side mounted fingerprint and of course decent stereo speakers.
DISPLAY: 6.43 inches FHD, AMOLED Screen (409ppi)
OS: Android 11, MIUI 13
PROCESSOR: Mediatek Helio G96, Octa-core
STORAGE: RAM (6GB, 8GB), ROM (64GB, 128GB)
CAMERA: 108MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth) the rear and 16MP (wide) front
BATTERY: 5000 mAh, 33W Fast Charging
FEATURE: Side-mounted Fingerprint Reader
COLORS: Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Twilight Blue
Redmi Note 11s Pros and Cons
There are certain pros and cons of Redmi Note 11s that you should know about. This will help you decide whether it’s the right phone for you or not.
Redmi Note 11s is available on Jumia Kenya and top online stores in Kenya. Visit the link below and pick one at a discount. Find the right variant and color and enjoy 90Hz AMOLED Screen at a discount
NOTE: The link may not lead you to the exact product (especially when the linked product has been removed from Jumia. In that case, search for Note 11s and grab the best offer from Xiaomi’s official store.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Specs
There are only three reasons, in my view why I’d advise you to go for Redmi Note 11 Pro over Redmi Note 11s, for instance. And the reasons aren’t a dealbreaker for most people just so you know. Anyway, Redmi Note 11 Pro has:
- Bigger (6.76 inches), Better (Super AMOLED), Smoother (120Hz, HDR10) and Brighter Display (up to 1200 nits)
- Faster charging (67W instead of the 33W in both Note 11 and 11s).
- Gorilla Glass 5
If the above improvements are things you can’t do without, then upgrade to the Note 11 Pro. Otherwise, you are better off sticking with the Note 11s.
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Redmi Note 11 Pro uses the Octa-core Mediatek Helio G96 chip, has 5000 mAh battery and rocks the same 108MP camera set up on 11s. And no, the camera doesn’t support 4K video recording either.
As for storage, you can buy a 1TB microSD card since it’s limited to 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM.
If any consolation, the stereo speakers are surprisingly good and of course the phone can resist dust and water splash.
DISPLAY: 6.67 inches HDR10, Super AMOLED Screen
OS: Android 11, MIUI 13
PROCESSOR: Mediatek Helio G96, Octa-core
STORAGE: RAM (6GB, 8GB), ROM (64GB, 128GB)
CAMERA: 108MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth) the rear and 16MP (wide) front
BATTERY: 5000 mAh, 67W Fast Charging
FEATURE: Gorilla Glass 5
COLORS: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue
Redmi Note 11 Pro Pros and Cons
This being Xiaomi’s top of the line phone in the series, you need to know if Note 11 Pro is the right phone to buy or to avoid. Below are some of the pros and cons to note
If you chose to buy this phone you can find the global version at one of Xiaomi’s physical stores in Kenya. Alternatively, you can click the link below and get a discount.
NOTE: The above link points to a product listed on Xiaomi’s Official Store on Jumia Kenya. Simply search for Redmi Note 11 Pro should you not land on the exact product. I recommend you buy from Xiaomi’s store though.
That’s all about the Redmi Note 11 Series. Otherwise, feel free to share your views about these latest gadgets via the comment box below. The main question is, did Xiaomi nail it or was this a big miss?
