Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 6. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 5.45 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is June, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 6 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 6 has screen size of 5.45 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 5's 5.7 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 6 has display density of 295 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 5 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 75.9% than Xiaomi Redmi 6's ~ 72.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 18:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 6's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12 MP Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 8.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | June, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 146 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 5.45 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 295 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 72.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |