Last week, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. The device is the successor to the massively popular Redmi Note 5 Pro and comes with an improved dual-camera setup. If you are wondering what the differences are between the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 Pro, check out the spec comparison below.
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is a modest upgrade over the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It features largely the same internals as it but comes with an improved camera set up at the front and rear and a notched display at the front.
Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 5 Pro Comparison
| Basis of Difference | Redmi Note 5 Pro | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05 mm | 157.9 x 76.4 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 181g | 182g |
| Display | 5.99-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080), 18:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 3 | 6.26-inch FHD+ (2280×1080 ), 19:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 3 + 2.5D glass |
| Chipset | Octa-core Snapdragon 636 chip @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core Snapdragon 636 chip @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 |
| RAM | 4/6GB RAM | 4/6GB RAM |
| Storage | 32/64GB | 32/64GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP F/2.2, 1.25um pixel, Dual-LED flash + 5MP secondary lens 1.12μm, f/2.0 aperture |
12MP F/1.9, 1.4um pixel, dual-LED flash + 5MP 1.12μm, f/2.2 aperture with Dynamic Bokeh |
| Front Camera | 20MP sensor 1.0μm, f/2.2 aperture, LED selfie light, Beautify 4.0 |
20MP primary camera 0.9μm, f/2.0 aperture, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 2MP secondary camera, 1.75μm, f/2.2 aperture, LED selfie light, Beautify 4.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint scanner (Rear), Electronic compass, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Infrared, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Hall sensor | Fingerprint sensor (Rear), IR blaster, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Distance sensor, Ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Hall effect sensor |
| Connectivity | LTE, (Hybrid) Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB | LTE, (Hybrid) Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, microUSB |
| Battery | 4000mAh, 5V/2A charging, Quick Charge 2.0 | 4000mAh, 5V/2A charging, Quick Charge 3.0 support |
| Software | MIUI 10, Android 8.1 Oreo | MIUI 10, Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Others | AI Beautify, No Lighting Effects, Face unlock | AI Beautify 2.0, Portrait Lighting Effects, Face Unlock |
If you already own a Redmi Note 5 Pro, it makes little sense for you to upgrade to the Redmi Note 6 Pro. However, if you own the Redmi Note 4 or the Redmi Note 3, it makes sense to upgrade to the Redmi Note 6 Pro for its improved performance, display, and camera.
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