Realme 11 Pro 5G: A Budget-Friendly Flagship with a 100MP Camera

Realme is known for offering affordable yet powerful smartphones that can be easily mistaken as a flagship device. The Realme 11 Pro 5G is a testament to this, as it comes with powerful hardware that will blow other phones at much higher price points out of the water.

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What is the price of the Realme 11 Pro in UAE?

The price of the Realme 11 Pro in UAE is 1099 officially. This is for the base 8GB + 256GB variant. The phone is also available in an upgraded 12GB + 512GB model with a price of 1399 AED. Since the phone is categorized as a “flagship killer,” it’s no surprise that the Realme 11 Pro 5G is affordable.

The best way to get your hands on this phone right now is through their official SharafDG store. However, they’re also available on other e-commerce platforms like Amazon.ae.

Realme 11 Pro 5G Specs

	Realme 11 Pro 5G	Realme 10 Pro 5G
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED display	6.72-inch Super AMOLED display
Resolution	1080 x 2412 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	1000 nits	1000 nits
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
CPU	Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz	Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz
GPU	Mali-G690 MC3	Adreno 619
RAM	8GB / 12GB	6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Rear Camera	100MP main camera, f/1.75, OIS 8MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2, 120° FOV 2MP macro camera, f/2.4	108MP main camera, f/1.8, OIS 8MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2, 119° FOV 2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Camera	16MP, f/2.45	16MP, f/2.45
Battery	5000mAh	5000mAh
Charging	67W SuperVOOC fast charging	67W SuperVOOC fast charging
Operating System	Android 13	Android 13
Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 8.5mm	163.6 x 75.7 x 8.1mm
Weight	184g	190g

Design

One of the first things you’ll notice when you get your hands on the Realme 11 Pro 5G is its sleek and elegant design. It has a glass or faux leather back and metal frame, giving the phone a premium feel. It’s certainly a design choice that you expect from a flagship.

A possible deal-breaker for most users is that it does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, similar to flagship devices. On the plus side, there’s a USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter in the box.

Display

The main attraction of the Realme 11 Pro 5G is its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2412 pixels resolution. It won’t directly compete with flagships, but it certainly is more than enough for its midrange price.

You’ll also enjoy excellent viewing angles and contrast, allowing you to watch your favourite movies and shows in HDR10+. 

Like most flagships, the Realme also comes with an always-on display. This enabled you to know the time, date, battery levels, and other notifications without waking the phone up, conserving battery.

Overall, it offers a stunning and immersive viewing experience whether you’re watching videos, playing games, or browsing the web. The high refresh rate won’t disappoint you as it makes scrolling and navigation more fluid and responsive.

With 1000 nits of peak brightness, it has great sunlight legibility and dark mode options that can reduce eye strain.

Camera

Midrange smartphones usually don’t have a reputation for top-notch camera quality. However, that’s not the case with the Realme 11 Pro 5G. Its 4-piece camera system is impressive as it can capture stunning photos and videos in various environments and scenarios.

The main camera uses the Samsung ISOCELL HM3 sensor, which takes photos with up to 100MP resolution or combines pixels for improved low-light performance. 

The rest of the cameras are just as impressive as the main one like the ultra-wide-angle camera takes photos up to 8MP and records 4K videos at 30fps.

A part of the system is the macro camera that allows you to focus closely on objects up to 4cm. It captures the smallest details for that stunning shot you want to share with friends and family.

Apart from these three rear cameras, there’s also the front selfie camera, which uses the Sony IMX471 sensor. It can take up to 16MP resolution photos and even record 4K videos at 30fps, making it perfect for all your TikTok videos.

Performance

Regarding performance, the Realme 11 Pro 5G does not hold back. Powered by one of the most powerful chipsets, the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G. Coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, it can easily handle any task or game you throw at it.

Thanks to its powerful hardware, the phone runs on the Realme UI 2.0, based on Android 13. You won’t have an issue with the software as it’s smooth, fast, and customizable to enhance the user experience.

Since it’s packed with powerful components, Realme has put in a vapour chamber cooling system that can handle the demands of its processor, preventing it from overheating and throttling.

Battery Life and Charging

With Chinese brands, their strongest advantage over other phone manufacturers is battery life and charging. The Realme 11 Pro 5G has a massive 5000mAh battery that will last you more than a day on moderate usage.

The best part is the phone supports SuperVOOC fast charging technology that charges up the phone from 0 to 100% in only 35 minutes.

This way, users won’t have to worry about not running out of juice, giving them a lot of confidence with their phone.

Video Reviews of the Realme 11 Pro 5G

In GadgetByte’s review of the Realme 11 Pro 5G, she praises the phone’s design, especially its vegan leather trims. She is impressed with the 120Hz AMOLED display but is disappointed with the inconsistency with its gaming performance. Still, she recommends it for its refined experience, better value, and superior camera performance.

GSMArena compares the Realme 11 Pro 5G with the Pro Plus model and highlights the similarities and differences between both. Both share the same MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset. The difference lies with the Pro having lesser storage and a downgraded camera system.

Miguel from YugaTech unboxes and reviews the Realme 11 Pro 5G hands-only. He zooms in on the 120Hz curved AMOLED display and vegan leather design, giving it a premium look and feel.  However, he thinks that if you get the beige colour variant, you could have difficulty keeping it clean.

Realme 11 Pro 5G Alternatives

For its price, there’s very little to complain about with the Realme 11 Pro 5G. However, it’s not the only midrange option in the market. Here are some Realme 11 Pro 5G alternatives that you can consider:

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a midrange option from the Korean smartphone giant. It offers a similar display and battery life as the Realme 11 Pro. However, it does lag behind in terms of performance and camera quality as it only comes with a Snapdragon 750G processor and a 64MP main camera.

However, the Samsung is more refined and feature-rich thanks to its OneUI skin that’s based on Android.

If a midrange phone can go toe-to-toe with the Realme 11 Pro, it’s the Poco X5 Pro. You can expect a similar performance and camera quality level between these two. The Poco does have a smaller display and battery compared to the Realme.

The Honor X9A smartphone offers a similar display and battery life as the Realme 11 Pro. It does lack in performance using an older MediaTek processor. The camera quality also lags with a 48MP main camera.

Should You Buy the Realme 11 Pro 5G?

The Realme 11 Pro 5G is a smartphone that offers flagship features and performance without the high price tag. It has most things you’d expect in a flagship device and is a great choice for those who want to save a few Dirhams and Riyals without compromising quality and performance.