the same proximity sensor that has caused frustration to several Xiaomi users is present in the new range of cost/benefit smartphones. In addition, this component is present in the models of the range xiaomi redmi note 11 announced for Europe and that, as such, will also reach stores in Portugal.
In question is the small proximity sensor that allows, for example, to turn off the screen when we bring the phone closer to our face during a phone call. It is an extremely useful component in any smartphone, but in several Xiaomi models this component would end up tarnishing the user experience.
There is an unpleasant possibility for the new Redmi Note 11 range
Although Xiaomi announced last year its intention to solve the problem, the truth is that complaints from users angry with smartphones are frequent. Thus, there remains the possibility that the new range of Xiaomi smartphones also suffers from the random operation of these proximity sensors.
The matter was directly addressed by the company responsible for the proximity sensors used in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 range, the Norwegian Elliptic Labs. With effect, in recent postThe Nordic company presents the virtual proximity sensor with integrated AI to help in its operation.
Please note that this is a digital sensor rather than a physical proximity sensor. Therefore, a software and not a hardware component that, however, in the recent past proved to be little dependent and susceptible to insects. Unfortunately for the user, the “ghost” of this scenario where the screen turns on and off randomly will still be present.
Virtual proximity sensor with AI integrates the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 range
These same sensors were the source of the problems felt in several of Xiaomi’s recent smartphones, especially in the mid-range segment. At the time, technicians and experts would blame these Elliptic Labs components for causing the erratic behavior of the proximity sensor.
Still in 2021, Xiaomi would make public its decision to stop working with Elliptic Labs. In other words, it would stop implementing the components and solutions of this company, a source of frustration felt at the time. For its place, Xiaomi would choose the Chinese Minghao Sensing technology.
However, given the current component shortage crisis that continues to be felt in 2022, Xiaomi would again use components from Elliptic Labs. Thus, it is possible that, as in previous models, the new Redmi Note 11 also have the same problem.
The new range of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphones arrives in stores in Portugal during the first quarter of 2022, as reported by 4gnews.