Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 5 ProIndia · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
India · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
22 reviews
8.8
249 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
India · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.99" 6.26"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 77% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
158.6 mm
8.1 mm 		76.3 mm
157.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 176 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 109.692
v7 		115.991
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- M1806E7TG

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		September 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market India Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Size
75.4 mm • 158.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.3 mm • 157.9 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 181 g 176 g
Usable surface 77 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Red

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.26"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Tianma nt36672a
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2246 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Wide screen notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.3
8.2
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
109.692
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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115.991
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.0
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO 100 - 1600 --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3T1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.4
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.480 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.188 W/Kg on head
0.334 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.9
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V9.7.9 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9 Pie)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 95%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
22 reviews
249 reviews
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