Samsung Galaxy J6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J6 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
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Price | ₹4,099 | ₹5,959 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 181 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J6 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, 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, Samsung Galaxy J6 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.6 inches | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | 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, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 2.5 hours for full charge (micro-USB) | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 154 g | 181 g |
| Build | Plastic back | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | 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 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J6 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | May 2018 | 2018, February 14 (India) |
| Released | May 22, 2018 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2018, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J6 — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J6 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J6 — May 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J6 versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J6 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J6 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.
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