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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$120
Global launch ~€229/£179 for 4/64GB (~$200 USD-equivalent). 4G-only model. Not US-official; now end-of-life.
$200 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until February 2025 · Buy-by February 2023

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2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20232025

Xiaomi promises 3 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until February 2025 — buying it today still gets you about -1.3 years of safe use.

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A compact, light 4G budget phone whose tidy AMOLED screen outlived its now-expired software support.

Pros

  • Light, compact 6.43-inch AMOLED body
  • 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide
  • Headphone jack and microSD support

Cons

  • Software support has ended and it lacks 5G
  • Only a 90Hz refresh rate and slow 33W charging
Best for: Buyers who want a small, light phone for basic useBest for: Anyone needing a cheap backup deviceAvoid if: You want 5G or ongoing updatesAvoid if: You game or want a high refresh rate

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.43" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide8MP
front13MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight179 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP53
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with MIUI 13 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Redmi Note 11 get updates?

Support has ended: it received two Android OS upgrades and security patches through early 2025.

Does the Redmi Note 11 have 5G?

No, the standard Redmi Note 11 is a 4G LTE phone built on the Snapdragon 680; the 5G versions are the Pro models.

What is the refresh rate of the Redmi Note 11 screen?

It uses a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, a step below the 120Hz screens on the Pro models.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.