Xiaomi unveils affordable 5G phones with fast charging; 0-100% in 15 mins
Redmi NOTE 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi 10 5G are now official
Xiaomi has recently unveiled the Redmi NOTE 11 Pro+ 5G and the Redmi 10 5G which are powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 700 processors. The Redmi NOTE 11 Pro+ 5G is immediately available in Kenya starting at KES 45,999. It is a premium device competing with the likes of the Vivo V23 5G or the OPPO Reno6 5G but priced more affordably. The two mentioned devices cost KES 60,000.
It is the first Redmi NOTE device to feature Xiaomi’s crazy 120W fast charging which should charge the 4500mAh battery in a mere 15mins from zero. The charger is included in the box. Xiaomi says the device also ensures charging safety and stability with more than 40 safety features, as well as attaining TÜV Rheinland’s Safe Fast-Charge System certification.
The Redmi 10 5G on the other hand is an addition to the Redmi 10 lineup offering 5G at a more affordable price range. It is the first in the series to offer 5G support thanks to the new Dimensity 700 chip. It has a 5000mAh battery and comes with a 22.5w charger in the box, though it charges at 18W. The phone is set to be available in Kenya from May with pricing expected to start at KES 23,000.
Differences between the Redmi NOTE 11 Pro+ 5G and the Redmi 10 5G:
| Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G | Redmi 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KES 45,999 | Expected KES 23,000 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Mediatek Dimensity 700 |
| Display | 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay Up to 120Hz refresh rate Up to 360Hz touch sampling rate Wide Color Gamut (supports DCI-P3) Sunlight display Reading mode 3.0 Resolution: 2400×1080 Brightness: HBM 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits peak brightness (typ) | 6.58″ FHD+ Dot Drop display Up to 90Hz refresh rate Sunlight display Reading mode 3.0 Resolution: 2408×1080 |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 2MP macro camera | Dual: 50MP main camera 2MP depth camera |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 5MP |
| Battery & Charging | 4,500mAh battery 120W HyperCharge 120W in-box charger | 5,000mAh battery 18W fast charging 22.5W in-box charger |
| Audio & Haptics | Super linear dual speakersSOUND BY JBL Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless Dolby Atmos®3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification |
| Unlock | Side fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock | Side fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock |
| System | MIUI 12.5 | MIUI 13 |
| Color | Graphite Gray | Graphite Gray |
| Dimension & Weight | 163.65mm x 76.19mm x 8.34mm204g | 163.99 mm x 76.09 mm x 8.9 mm200g |
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