Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 5, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 75.9 %
- against 72.7 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 762
- against 723
Xiaomi Redmi 6, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 157 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 168
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek MT6762V/WD Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 69,716 | 75,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 168 | 233 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 762 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold | Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 72.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 147.5 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 146 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % Best value | 72.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,331 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.53 W/kg Best value | 0.55 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.53 W/kg | 1.42 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDG1, MDI1 | M1804C3DG, M1804C3DH, M1804C3DI |
