Xiaomi’s Redmi Note is one of the popular smartphone series in India and the company’s Redmi Note 5 Pro has become a runaway hit in 2018 for the brand in India. Now the Xiaomi is betting on the Redmi Note 5 Pro to drive sales in the budget segment. This successor of Redmi Note 5 offers similar specs but comes with a notch and there will be a dual camera setup on the front, instead of single. Xiaomi is going compete against other smartphones in this segment including RealMe 2 Pro, Honor 8X and upcoming Asus Max Pro M2. The Redmi Note 5 Pro offered unmatched value for money, and now Xiaomi was always going to have a difficult time coming up with a successor that outdid its best-selling phone of 2018. To that effect, Xiaomi didn’t change a lot with the Redmi Note 6 Pro in terms of the specs, instead making improvements in other areas. As such, the notable changes on the Redmi Note 5 Pro include a better camera and notched display.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs. Redmi Note 5 Pro: Should You Upgrade?
Display
The new Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ IPS display making it slightly bigger than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The 2.5D curved glass offers a QHD+ resolution and has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The increase in screen size has further enhanced the importance of displays and it ensures ease of operability. Whereas the predecessor Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a layer of 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass on the top with rounded display corners. The device sports a 5.99-inch screen with an FHD+ resolution of 2160×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Processor
Even though the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor like its predecessor, it gives higher performance. Moreover, the SD 636 is considered one of the most powerful chipsets in Qualcomm’s 600-series. That makes Redmi Note 6 Pro a powerful beast. While the Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 635 processor.
Camera
In terms of optics, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 holds a dual camera setup on the rear, includes a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/1.9 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, dual pixel technology, EIS and a secondary 5-megapixel camera. Up front, there will be a 20-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, and a secondary 2-megapixel camera. So, this will the Xiaomi’s first Redmi series smartphone to feature quad cameras. Even the Redmi Note 5 Pro features a combination of 16-megapixel and 5-megapixel cameras at the back. The primary 12MP camera has a 1.25µm sensor and a f/2.2, while the secondary camera has 1.12µm sensor and f/2.0. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera, which is equipped with Beautify 4.0 AI algorithm and a dedicated selfie-light to take beautiful selfies in any condition.
Battery
Under the hood, the device is backed up by a massive 4000mAh battery. The predecessor Redmi Note 5 Pro also backed by 4,000mAh battery. The 4000mAh battery capacity is still enough for heavy usage and it will easily last for a day.
AI-powered features
The Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with an AI-powered Smart Beauty editing tools, which enables users to adjust facial tones or erase scars and also add filters like funny masks. The AI-powered features include AI face unlock, AI dynamic bokeh mode, AI portrait selfie mode, and lot more.
| Redmi Note 6 Pro | Redmi Note 5 Pro | |||
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm | ||
| Weight | 182 g | 181 g | ||
| Display | ||||
| Type | Color IPS LCD screen (16M colors) | Color IPS LCD screen (16M colors) | ||
| Size | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 | ||
| PPI | ~403 PPI | ~403 PPI | ||
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.1% | ~ 77.4% | ||
| Memory | ||||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Internal | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | ||
| Connectivity | ||||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | ||
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | ||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | ||
| 4G | Yes | Yes | ||
| VoLTE | Yes (Supports Reliance Jio) | Yes (Supports Reliance Jio) | ||
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 | ||
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | ||
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | ||
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes | ||
| Extra | ||||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | ||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | ||
| Camera | ||||
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with autofocus | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Camera with autofocus | ||
| Dual Camera | Yes | Yes | ||
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | ||
| Video Recording | Yes, 1080p @ 30 fps | Yes, 1080p @ 30 fps | ||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED | ||
| Front Camera | Yes, 20 MP + 2 MP | Yes, 20 MP with Flash | ||
| Type | Notch | No Notch | ||
| Technical | ||||
| OS | Android, v8.1 | Android, 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to 8.1 (Oreo) | ||
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Processor | ||
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 | ||
| Java | No | No | ||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | ||
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
