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Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – Xiaomi lower mid-range smartphones

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – Xiaomi lower mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi Mi 6X, which is a successor to last year’s Xiaomi Mi 5X. The smartphone is known as Xiaomi Mi A2 globally. Looking at the phone, you can tell of the resemblance it has with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Both smartphones are from different Xiaomi series. But they are both lower mid-range devices, which will see them often compared together.

Here, we bring you a detailed comparison between the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. You can also read our comparison between the Xiaomi Mi 6X and its predecessor; the Xiaomi Mi 5X.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – The Design

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 6X
Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The design of the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro are quite similar. Their front is quite big and bezel-less, while at the back is a dual camera setup in a vertical position just like the iPhone X. They both feature the normal front glass with an aluminum unibody. The Xiaomi Mi 6X measures 7.3 mm thickness and weighs 168 grams. The smartphone will feel light in the hand compared to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which measures 8.1 mm thick and weighs 181 grams.

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The fingerprint sensor is positioned at the back on both devices. The Xiaomi Mi 6X comes in five color options; Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black. Not sure there is any other Xiaomi smartphone with that much color variants. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes in four color options; Black, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold and Lake Blue.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – The Display

They both feature 5.99 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 18:9 aspect ratio. Not only that, their display resolution is also the same. With a 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution and 403 PPI density. The Xiaomi Mi 6X’s display is protected by Corning gorilla glass 3. While the display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is protected by an unspecified Corning gorilla glass version. With their similarities so far, the unspecified version on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will likely be version 3.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – The Camera

This is where the Xiaomi Mi 6X clearly dominates the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a dual camera setup at the back. The camera setup consist of a 12MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 5MP secondary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone’s dual rear camera features phase detection autofocus and LED flash. At the front camera of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is a 20MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X’s dual rear camera consists of 12MP primary sensor and 20MP secondary sensor, with f/1.8 aperture on each sensors. The dual camera features phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom and LED flash. For selfies, is a 20MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture and Auto-HDR.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – Hardware and Software

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, which carries 4-cores clocking at 2.2GHz and 4-cores clocking at 1.8GHz. While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and carries 8-cores reaching a speed of 1.8GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip is an upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chip.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X runs on MiUI 9.5 skin with Android 8.1 Oreo. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on MiUI 9.0 skin with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi 6X comes with an internal storage of 64GB and a memory option of 4GB or 6GB. While the Xiaomi Mi 6X has another bigger version of 6GB memory with 128GB internal storage.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – The Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3010 mAh battery and charges with USB type-C 1.0 reversible connector. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery and charges with microUSB 2.0. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro supports fast battery charging 2.0. While the Xiaomi Mi 6X supports fast battery charging 3.0.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro – The Price

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro cost about $237 (N82,950). While the Xiaomi Mi 6X cost around $296 (N103,600). The Xiaomi Mi 6X with better hardware and camera quality is definitely worth the extra cash. But if your preference is the battery life, then you should go with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 6X VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Full Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Mi 6X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Dimensions and Weight 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm. Weight – 168 g 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm. Weight – 181 g
Display 5.99 inch (77.4% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2160 pixels with 403 PPI density and IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 5.99 inch (77.4% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2160 pixels with 403 PPI density and IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Memory RAM – 4/6GB. ROM – 64GB OR RAM – 6GB. ROM – 128GB RAM – 4/6GB. ROM – 64GB microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Software Android 8.1 Oreo (with MiUI 9.5) Android 7.1.2 Nougat (with MiUI 9.0)
Hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with Octa-core 2.2GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with Octa-core 1.8GHz processor
Camera 20MP f/1.8 aperture front camera + Dual – 12MP f/1.8 aperture and 20MP f/1.8 aperture LED flash 20MP f/2.2 aperture front camera + Dual – 12MP f/2.2 aperture and 5MP f/2.0 aperture with LED flash
Connectivity 2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS 2G/3G/4G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Battery Non-removable Li-lon 3010 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Additional Features Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast battery charging 5V/2A (Quick Charge 3.0) Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

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