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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi Note 11

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 11

$179

33.2Inno Score
20Performance20
49.9Display35.9
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery47.8
36Features44
6 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 11

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+14). Redmi Note 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • 71% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 700 nits
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 11

  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 36
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 61% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 18% lower weight: 179 g vs 217 g
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
Screen size6.81 ″+6%6.43 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15702400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi409 ppi+61%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+71%700 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu—290,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,400Bottom 6%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
Weight217 g179 g+18%
Thickness8.8 mm8.1 mm+8%
IP ratingIP65IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 11 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi Note 11
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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