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Shot using the main camera of the Redmi 11 Prime 5G
There is Night mode but I didn’t find it to be very effective. In terms of video, the device supports up to 1080p recording at 30fps for the front and rear cameras. Videos shot in daylight with the main camera offered neutral colours but lacked proper stabilisation. In low light, there is visible noise.
Night mode sample shot on Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Selfies offer enough details in daylight but the software messes up the skin tones, making faces look fairer while adding some pink hues. Portrait mode for the front camera does a good job in blurring out the correct areas of the background.
Portrait Mode on Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Front camera sample shot on Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Verdict
The Redmi 11 Prime 5G is a decent performance package for under Rs. 15,000. The highlight of the phone is offering 5G support with as many as seven bands, along with a decent processor for day-to-day tasks. With a tall screen and good battery life, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G will appeal to those who like to consume video content on their phone. We would have liked to see a brighter AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate, instead of what’s being used. If you can stretch your budget by Rs. 500, the Redmi Note 11S (Review) with its 90Hz AMOLED display offers a better multimedia experience.
The Redmi 11 Prime’s cameras are not the best either. You might want to look at phones such as the Moto G32 or even Redmi’s own Note 11, both of which are 4G-only phone though. If you want 5G network support at this price, you will have to compromise a bit in some areas. There is also the iQoo Z6 Lite 5G (First look), a new performance-focused budget 5G smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC that’s worth considering.
