Xiaomi Redmi Note
#4527
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
#3291Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Performance
50.066.9
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.728.1
Build
87.590.2
Connectivity
37.348.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.842.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 6 Pro utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Redmi Note includes a 13 MP rear camera, while the Redmi Note 6 Pro has a dual-camera system with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing photography options.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Redmi Note 6 Pro at 4000 mAh compared to the 3200 mAh of the Redmi Note, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Lastly, the Redmi Note runs on an older Android 4.2 version, while the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with Android 8.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 509
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3200/3100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 78.7 x 9.5 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
157.9 x 76.4 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
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
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass