Category Breakdown
Realme 11
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Performance
85.183.3
Camera
30.165.3
Display
82.683.4
Battery
33.731.6
Build
74.980.4
Connectivity
82.284.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
57.965.2
Summary
- The Realme 11 features a slightly larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a higher peak brightness of 680 nits and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD that supports HDR10 but has a lower peak brightness of 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 11 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, which is built on a 6 nm process, compared to the 8 nm Snapdragon 750G in the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
- Both phones have a 108 MP rear camera, but the Redmi offers additional ultrawide and macro lenses, along with 4K video recording capabilities, whereas the Realme is limited to 1080p.
- The Realme 11 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 67W charging, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 4820 mAh battery and 33W charging.
- In terms of software, the Realme 11 runs on Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, which may offer a different user experience.
- Build quality favors the Redmi with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Realme uses an aluminum frame with a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 11
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2023, July 31
2020, November 26
Announced
2023, July 31
2020, November 26
Description
Not to be confused withRealme 11for China
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 23mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4820 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4820 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 0-50% in 17 min
33W wired, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.1 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Midnight Black (Glory Black), Sunrise Gold (Glory Gold)
Gray, Blue, Red/Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

