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Redmi A5 vs Redmi Note 11

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 11

$179

33.2Inno Score
20Performance20
44.1Display35.9
26.2Camera30.1
40.7Battery47.8
20Features44
5 spec wins — Redmi A59 spec wins — Redmi Note 11

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 11 wins this phone face-off, 33.2 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and battery (+7). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 36
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 11

  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 15 W
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
Screen size6.88 ″+7%6.43 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi409 ppi+57%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits700 nits+17%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu—290,000
Geekbench 6 (single)440+5%Bottom 8%420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,485+6%Bottom 8%1,400Bottom 6%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
Main camera32 MP50 MP+56%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
Capacity5,200 mAh+4%5,000 mAh
Wired charging15 W33 W+120%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
Weight193 g179 g+7%
Thickness8.3 mm8.1 mm+2%
IP ratingIP52IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Go Edition)Android 11 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A5 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecRedmi A5Redmi Note 11
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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