Redmi Note 11S to debut in India on February 9

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi is all set to launch its new Redmi Note series smartphone, called the Note 11S, in India on February 9. Apart from the launch date, the teaser image also shows that the device will arrive in a blue color option with a quad rear camera setup. Other expected specifications include a MediaTek 5G processor, a 90Hz display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The Redmi Note 11S will be launched as the second Note 11-series smartphone in India and it will succeed the Note 10S model. Comparatively, the handset will have an upgraded 108MP main camera, a redesigned rear panel, and likely a new processor. It will compete against the likes of Realme 8 Pro, Motorola Edge 20, and Moto G60 models.

The Redmi Note 11S may bear a 6.43-inch IPS LCD screen with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution, an aspect ratio of 20:9, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will come with a punch-hole design, a noticeable bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication. On the rear, it will have a quad camera setup.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 11S will be powered by an unspecified MediaTek 5G processor, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. At the heart, it may run on Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. For connectivity, the device should offer support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 5G, and a Type-C port.

In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 11S will sport a quad rear camera unit comprising a 108MP Samsung HM2 primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens, a 2MP OmniVision macro snapper, and a 2MP bokeh lens. For selfies and video calling, there will be a 13MP camera. The smartphone house a 5,000mAh battery with fast-charging support.

Xiaomi will announce the official pricing and availability details of the Redmi Note 11S smartphone at the time of the launch, which will happen in India on February 9. However, considering the leaked specifications, it may be priced under Rs. 20,000. The smartphone will arrive in blue and light purple finishes.