Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy A03 — 6.2 overall against 5.8. Both launched in 2022. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE is the lighter phone — 190 g against 196 g.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Samsung Galaxy A03: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE
6.2/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & details
Samsung Galaxy A03
5.8/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| Display | 6.5″ · IPS LCD · 90 Hz | 6.5″ · LCD (other) |
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 18W charging | 5,000 mAh |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB / 128GB | 4GB / 128GB |
Which is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy A03 — 6.2 overall against 5.8.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE takes 3 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE is the lighter phone — 190 g against 196 g.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6.1Better | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.7Tie | 5.5Tie |
| Display | 5.7Better | 5.2 |
| Battery | 7.1 | 8.4Better |
| Software | 6.0 | 6.6Better |
| Audio | 6.5Tie | 6.5Tie |
| Call Quality | 7.8Better | 6.2 |
| Design & Build | — | 6.2 |
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Reasons to consider
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE
- More RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Lighter body (190 g vs 196 g)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 31 May 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5 |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE wins clearly on Performance (6.1 vs 3.9) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB | 2 GB RAM + 32 GB · 3 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 3 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | None | Dedicated slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 720 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE wins narrowly on Display (5.7 vs 5.2) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| Samsung Galaxy A03 wins clearly on Battery (7.1 vs 8.4) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 161.8 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm | 164.2 × 75.9 × 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Colours | Blue, Black | Black, Blue, Red |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | — |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) · 2 MP macro | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Front cameras | 8 MP wide (f/2) | 5 MP (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Main Camera · Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | Unspecified |
| Misc · Price | About 150 EUR | £ 184.99 |
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