Xiaomi Redmi 5
#3860
Xiaomi Redmi 6
#3733Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Performance
58.562.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.124.2
Build
88.683.4
Connectivity
52.952.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.038.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.45-inch screen of the Redmi 6, both with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Redmi 6 offering ~295 ppi versus ~282 ppi for the Redmi 5.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 6 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, which has a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the Snapdragon 450's 1.8 GHz in the Redmi 5.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 6 includes an additional 5 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The Redmi 5 has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery, while the Redmi 6's battery capacity is 3000 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Redmi 5 runs on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, whereas the Redmi 6 comes with Android 8.1 and is planned for an upgrade to Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Redmi 5 is slightly heavier at 157g compared to the 146g of the Redmi 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 6
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For China; India
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
157 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass