Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $80 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.84 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 178 g | 181 g |
| Released | Jun 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.84 inches, 85.1 cm2 (~79.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+) |
| Features | Notched Full Screen Display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 84% NTSC Color Gamut | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to MIUI 10/11 | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor); 5 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, depth sensor (Samsung S5K5E8 sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama, AI capabilities | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) |
| Features | AI portrait mode, HDR | LED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5V/2A standard charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included) |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.82 x 0.35 in) | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 178 g (6.28 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back with plastic caps, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (some regions/variants support a/b/g/n dual-band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | June 2018 | 2018, February 14 (India) |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, June 25 | Released 2018, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro — 178 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro — Jun 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.
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