It's time for SE variations to make a comeback. In the budget class, three SE variants were released this year: the Redmi Note 11SE, the Realme 9SE, and the Honor 60SE. The Realme 9 SE means for Speed Edition, and it is a more powerful variety than the vanilla Realme 9. While the Redmi and Honor devices are affordable variants from their own series, the Realme 9 SE stands for Speed Edition, and it is a more powerful variant than the vanilla Realme 9. We choose to highlight the differences between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11SE, the Realme 9SE, and the Honor 60SE in this comparison to help you figure out which one is best for you.
Honor 60SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE vs Realme 9 Speed Edition 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE | Realme 9 Speed Edition 5G | Honor 60 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams | 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm, 199 grams | 161.3 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm, 175 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.4 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 11, MIUI | Android 11, MIUI | Android 11, Magic UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 48 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera | Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera | Triple 64 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, 18W fast charging | 5000 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 66W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging |
Design
The Honor 60SE has the most stunning design. It resembles an iPhone with its square-shaped camera module on the back. Furthermore, it is one of the few mid-range smartphones with a curved screen on the market, as curved displays on the sides are difficult to come by in the budget class. Finally, because it has a smaller battery, the Honor 60SE is thinner and lighter than its competitors. The Realme 9 SE 5G comes in second position, with Panda Glass protection for the display, while the Redmi Note 11 SE is actually more compact.
Display
If you want a stunning display, the Honor 60 SE should be your first choice. For starters, it's the only one with an OLED screen. It's also not your typical midrange OLED display; instead, it's an incredible panel with HDR certification and a 120 Hz refresh rate that can display up to one billion colours. It's hardly a flagship-class display, but it's not far behind these phones. The Realme 9 Speed Edition 5G takes second place with a 144 Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution IPS display, while the Redmi Note 11SE features a 90 Hz refresh rate IPS display.
Hardware/Software
The Realme 9 Speed Edition 5G, as the name says, provides the best performance. It's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G mobile platform, which is made in 6 nanometers and runs at a maximum frequency of 2.4 GHz. The processor is combined with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, which may be expanded further with a micro SD card. The Honor 60 SE follows closely behind, with a Mediatek Dimensity 900 processor and 8 GB of RAM, as well as 256 GB of internal storage. The Dimensity 700 chipset in the Redmi Note 11 SE is less powerful. Even though they were released in 2022, all of these phones run Android 11.
Camera
These smartphones have good cameras, but the Honor 60 SE is the better camera phone since it has a better main camera. We're talking about a primary sensor with a resolution of 64 MP and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The Honor 60 SE also has an ultrawide camera, something the other two competitors don't have. When compared to the Honor, the Realme 9 Speed Edition and the Redmi Note 11 SE both have identical camera setups, with a 48 MP primary sensor. It's worth noting that the Redmi Note has a lower-quality front camera.
Battery
Because of the 5000 mAh battery, the Redmi Note 11 SE and the Realme 9 SE have the best battery life. Because of its efficient chipset, the Realme 9 SE 5G may be able to survive longer. The Honor 60 SE has the smallest battery, but owing to 66W fast charging, it charges more quickly.
Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11SE vs Realme 9 Speed Edition 5G vs Honor 60SE
The Redmi Note 11 SE costs around €150/$157, the Realme 9 Speed Edition costs around €282/$295 in India, while the Honor 60 SE costs over €300/$313. The Honor 60 SE comes out on top in our comparison: despite having a smaller battery, it has a better display, better design, and better cameras. The Redmi Note 11 SE delivers the most value for money due to its low price, while the Realme 9 SE falls somewhere in the centre, with a superb 144 Hz display but poorer image quality and the best chipset but inferior cameras.
