Review of realme 11: Helio G99 excels in gaming, 5,000 mAh battery lasts over 9 hours, eye-catching design

In late July 2023, realme officially introduced the realme 11 - a smartphone with many standout features compared to its competitors in the same segment, ranging from external design to internal performance. So how powerful is realme 11's performance? How long does the realme 11 battery last? What's new in the design of realme 11? Is the realme 11 camera capable of capturing beautiful shots? Join me in evaluating realme 11 and delving deeper into this product!

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Impressive performance of realme 11 with Helio G99 chipset, excelling in gaming

Before diving into details, let's summarize the configuration of realme 11 for your reference:

• Display: 6.4-inch size, Super AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 90 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G99.
• RAM: 8 GB.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB.
• Rear Cameras: 108 MP + 2 MP.
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, 67 W fast charging.

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As mentioned in the specifications, realme 11 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G99 processor. This chip, introduced in 2022, has been featured in many mid-range smartphones. According to MediaTek, the Helio G99 offers sufficient performance to handle moderate-level tasks while ensuring the product remains cost-effective.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the performance that the Helio G99 brings to realme 11, let's delve into the next section!

- Performance Rating of realme 11

Delving into the performance of realme 11, let's evaluate its performance using specialized software such as GeekBench 6, PCMark, and 3DMark. The conditions for rating are as follows:

• The device battery must be between 90 - 100% (battery below 90% may affect performance and results).
• No charging during the performance evaluation.
• Conduct 3 consecutive tests and average the results after the 3rd test.

First, let's look at the results from GeekBench 6 and PCMark for realme 11, specifically as follows:

- GeekBench 6:

• GPU Compute (graphics score): 1,413 points (OpenCL).
• Single-core/Multi-core score: 723 points / 1,948 points.

- PCMark: 10,560 points.

In both tests, realme 11 delivers impressive results, surpassing many competitors with the Helio G99. However, these are just initial and relatively light tests. Now, let's move on to more demanding tests with 3DMark Wild Life and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test.

For the Wild Life test, realme 11 scored a total of 1,353 points, with an average frame rate of 8.10 FPS. While this performance is good compared to other competitors in the same range, it might not be considered outstanding. However, with such results, realme 11 demonstrates its capability to handle light tasks like web browsing and video streaming effectively.

Now, what about the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test - the most demanding part of the benchmark? For those unfamiliar, this test automatically repeats 20 times to assess the device's stability when handling intensive tasks like gaming or video editing. Check out the results below, paying particular attention to the Stability metric.

As expected, realme 11 outperforms other devices in the same range in this test. Specifically, realme 11 achieves a Best loop score of 1,379 points and a Lowest loop score of 1,372 points, with a minimal difference of 7 points and an impressive stability rating of 99.5%. This indicates that even under heavy tasks such as high-graphic gaming or video editing, realme 11 maintains excellent stability.

Not stopping there, even in demanding tests like the one above, realme 11 only consumes 4% of the battery (from 96% to 92%) and experiences a slight 2-degree Celsius increase in temperature (35 degrees to 37 degrees Celsius). Throughout the benchmark process, realme 11 remains mildly warm, demonstrating efficient heat dissipation to ensure optimal performance.

In summary of the above benchmark results, I highly commend the performance of realme 11 when paired with the Helio G99, consistently achieving excellent scores compared to many similarly equipped competitors in the same range.

- Gaming Experience on realme 11

Entering the gaming experience on realme 11, I'll explore four popular games today: Arena of Valor, PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Play Together to evaluate realme 11's gaming prowess. Assisting me in this process is the PerfDog software to record the FPS of each game. You can find the data here for your convenience!

• Arena of Valor

Opening with the national game Arena of Valor, realme 11 can easily push the FPS to a high level, delivering smooth frames. Unfortunately, the device only supports maximum image quality at the High level.

During the experience, I found that realme 11's performance in this game is not exceptional. The device tends to experience lag, even in the main lobby before entering a match. However, this situation improves once in the game, and the average FPS I measured is 59.8. The operations are smoother, and the in-game visuals are sharp, even though I set the graphics to the High level. So, if you want a better experience, you can refer to the graphic settings I configured!

• PUBG Mobile

For the survival shooter PUBG Mobile, realme 11 doesn't encounter lag issues like the previous game. In this game, I prioritize smooth gameplay, so I set the 'Graphics' to Smooth and push the 'Frame Rate' to Ultra. However, in reality, realme 11 can support a maximum 'Graphics' setting of HD and 'Frame Rate' at High.

With the above graphics settings, realme 11 provides a great experience in this game. Due to prioritizing 'Frame Rate,' the average FPS measured is 39.5/40, and in-game actions are very smooth. The in-game visuals are vibrant, and the level of detail is relatively clear. Overall, there's nothing to complain about in this game. Considering the hardware and settings applied, realme 11 performs exceptionally well.

• Free Fire

Shifting focus to another game, Free Fire. In this game, it's easy to set High settings for both 'Graphics' and 'High Resolution' with realme 11. You can refer to the images below for specific settings.

Similar to PUBG Mobile, in this shooting game, maneuvers and enemy takedowns are smooth. Despite high scene complexity, realme 11 performs exceptionally well, delivering smooth actions and vibrant in-game visuals.

• Play Together​

Moving on to the last game, also the most graphically intricate among the four - Play Together. For this game, I've configured the graphics as shown below for your reference.

Although 'Frame Rate' is set to High and there's slight frame jitter, the measured FPS is 59/60 with minimal drops. The in-game visuals and details are vivid, with vibrant colors. Overall, the only drawback in this game is the slight frame jitter, but it doesn't significantly impact my gaming experience. Considering the high graphics of Play Together, this is understandable.

Summing up the performance of realme 11, the device handles both benchmarking and gaming exceptionally well. While it may not be outstanding, realme 11's achievements compared to some competitors in the same segment are indeed impressive!

realme 11 boasts an eye-catching design, featuring a sharp 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display

Part of the realme 11 series, but distinct in design, realme 11 skips the faux leather style seen in its 'siblings' and opts for a more youthful and dynamic appearance. Weighing only 178g, it maintains a compact overall size with a square frame and rounded corners, providing users comfort for pocketing or one-handed use.

As mentioned, realme 11 doesn't feature a faux leather back like the realme 11 Pro or realme 11 Pro+. Instead, it sports a glossy plastic back, enhancing its modern and standout look. However, due to its glossy finish, one minor drawback is that without a case, realme 11 can easily attract fingerprints and sweat marks after use, affecting its aesthetic appeal.

Of course, discussing the design of realme 11 would be incomplete without mentioning the rear camera setup. The overall camera module of realme 11 is spacious, with a round frame positioned diagonally in the top-left corner. This design approach is unconventional compared to the familiar square or rectangular camera frames, adding an extra touch of prominence to realme 11 in its segment.

Turning to the display, realme 11 sports a punch-hole design on the left and relatively thin screen bezels, except for the slightly thicker chin at the bottom. Moreover, it delivers sharp image quality on the Super AMOLED panel, measuring 6.4 inches and featuring a Full HD+ resolution of 1,800 x 2,412 pixels.

Moreover, the realme 11 screen is equipped with a 90 Hz refresh rate, enhancing the vibrancy of displayed images and making touch gestures smoother.

realme 11 features a 5,000 mAh battery lasting over 9.5 hours with 67W fast charging

In addition to its ample performance, realme 11 houses a large 5,000 mAh battery. As of now, this is a relatively substantial capacity ensuring long-lasting usage. So, how long does realme 11 last with its 5,000 mAh battery? To answer this question, I conducted a battery test (following the standards of Mytour) under specific conditions as follows:

• Experience 4 rotating tasks: Playing Liên Quân Mobile (graphics settings as shown below), watching YouTube, scrolling Facebook, and using Chrome.

• Each task runs for 1 hour.
• Screen brightness 100%, refresh rate 90 Hz.
• External speaker on with 50% volume.
• WiFi and social media notifications enabled.
• No power-saving mode, adaptive brightness, GPS, and Bluetooth.
• Test conducted from 100% to 0%.

Below are the results of the battery test I conducted:

Concluding the test with a total usage time of 9 hours and 44 minutes, when compared to other competitors in the same range and devices with a 5,000 mAh battery, realme 11's result is truly impressive. With this result, realme 11 is fully capable of providing energy throughout a long day of use without worrying about running out of battery!

Looking at the details of the test, we can see that the energy consumption of realme 11 for each task is not excessively high. In light tasks such as Facebook, web browsing, and watching videos on YouTube, realme 11 only consumes 9-11% of the battery for an hour of use. Slightly higher for heavier tasks like playing Liên Quân Mobile, where this figure ranges from 8-15% for an hour of gameplay at the highest supported settings.

When paired with the Helio G99, realme 11 shows outstanding power consumption optimization, significantly saving energy during continuous usage. Additionally, realme 11 impresses users with its 67 W fast charging capability. So, how quickly can realme 11 recharge to full capacity?

To answer the question above, I conducted a test to measure the charging speed of realme 11 from 0% to 100%, and the result was only 43 minutes. In my opinion, this is a relatively fast charging time, suitable for a device equipped with 67 W fast charging. With this feature, even in urgent situations, a 10-minute charge gives you 34% battery, enough to get you through!

Impressive 108 MP Camera on realme 11 for Sharp Image Quality

realme 11 boasts a dual-camera system on the rear with the following specifications:

• Main Camera: 108 MP resolution, f/1.79 aperture.
• Portrait Camera: 2 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture.
• Selfie Camera: 16 MP resolution, f/2.45 aperture.

Not only does realme 11 deliver impressive performance and a large battery for extended usage, but its camera is also a noteworthy aspect. With 2 rear cameras, including a powerful 108 MP main camera, it excels in capturing high-detail images. Specifically, the main sensor of realme 11 offers two modes: Normal and 108 MP. When you open the Camera app, the Normal mode activates automatically.

In Normal mode, all photos taken by realme 11 exhibit high quality and beautiful colors. The brightness is excellent, white balance is stable, and saturation in the photos is well-balanced. I appreciate the sensor's ability to reproduce subjects, as even when zoomed in, the noise level remains low. Overall, in Normal mode, the photos are virtually flawless, vibrant, and full of life.

However, when capturing human subjects, the main sensor of realme 11 enhances the overall brightness and saturation of the image. This results in a photo that appears overexposed, with a higher white balance compared to shooting a scene.

For photos captured in 108 MP mode, we can see that they all exhibit clear details and well-balanced saturation. In general, both Normal and 108 MP modes produce photos with a 108 MP resolution, so there is minimal difference in color. However, the main distinction in 108 MP mode lies in the sharpness and details, noticeably reducing noise in the image even when zoomed in.

For photos taken in 2x zoom mode, the realme 11 camera performs admirably, with minimal noise. The saturation is well-balanced, and overall colors in the image closely resemble real-world scenes. When capturing at 20x zoom, more noticeable noise is present, but it doesn't overly distort the image. The subject's form is well-preserved even in this zoom mode.

As for realme 11's portrait shots, they exhibit detailed, harmoniously balanced colors without excessive brightness as seen in the main sensor. The bokeh effect is rated as good; however, while the background is effectively blurred, some smudging is observed along the edges and details like the subject's hair, especially upon closer inspection.

In addition to the dual rear cameras, realme 11 features a 16 MP front-facing selfie sensor. Selfies taken with realme 11's front camera exhibit excellent quality with well-balanced saturation, natural colors, moderate detail, and minimal noise. By combining the Beauty mode (in the image below, I used the Smoothen Skin feature at level 30), your skin tone will appear smoother, fresher, and more vibrant!

When combined with the portrait mode, realme 11's selfie camera produces high-quality photos. The background is adequately blurred, with a minor drawback of the subject's edges being slightly softened, but it doesn't significantly impact the overall appearance. The saturation level is good, resulting in vibrant colors, and the Beauty mode enhances the subject's skin tone, giving it a healthier look.

Conclusion

In summary, realme 11 is a smartphone equipped with many impressive features both externally and internally. With sufficient performance for gaming and a large battery for impressive usage duration, if you're looking for a device with these qualities, realme 11 is a choice worth considering!

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