Xiaomi Redmi 5
#4061
Xiaomi Redmi 6
#4063Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 6
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes