Xiaomi keeps launching new budget Redmi smartphones. Redmi 6 Pro is one of the low budget smartphone but has powerful features in it. This phone has good camera qualities and record high-quality videos. This phone comes with a dual primary camera setup having 12MP and 5MP lenses and 5MP front camera for selfies. It is one of the best camera phones under Rs.10,000.
It was launched on September 11, 2018. It comes in four different colors such as Black, Blue, Gold, Red, and has the price range of Rs.7,900 for 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage capacity.
It has great performance while running multiple tasks. The battery capacity is also good which can long last for hours.
| Brand | Xiaomi |
| Model Name | Redmi 6 Pro |
| Launched date | September 11, 2018 |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Red |
Display:
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sports a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display having a screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,280 pixels along with a pixel density of 432 PPI. The aspect ratio is 19:9. It has better materials, in the form of a metal backplate. The buttons are good without making noise. The mono speaker is located on the bottom right. The headphone socket is placed on the top of the phone where infrared is emitted which can be used to control IR appliances through the Mi Remote app.
The contrast and brightness are adequate. The notch is pretty massive. It has a Capacitive and Multi-touch Touch screen.
| Screen Size | 5.84 inches (14.83 cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 |
| Bezel-less display | Bezel-less display with notch |
| Pixel Density | 432 PPI |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Build Material | Back: Aluminium |
Design:
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro measures at the height of 149.3mm, weight of 178 grams, width of 71.6mm, and a thickness of 8.7mm.
| Height | 149.3 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 178 grams |
Performance:
Looking at the performance, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 SoC along with Octa-core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 which is a capable chip for doing general tasks. It has a 64-bit architecture. The processor of this phone is handled by Adreno 506 graphics. It runs on MIUI 9.6, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo.
Redmi 6 Pro comes with two variants such as 3GB RAM and 32GB storage capacity and 4GB RAM and 64GB storage capacity. It has an expandable memory of up to 256GB. The home screen which is on the left gives a card-style layout for app shortcuts, stock prices, calendar events, etc. The phone has pre-installed apps for social networking, banking, video streaming, and browsing the Web. It supports Face recognition, and it works well under most lighting conditions, except in pitch darkness.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 |
| Processor | Octa-core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Memory | 64GB |
| Expandable Memory | Expandable Memory to 256 GB |
| USB OTG Support | Available |
Battery:
Redmi 6 Pro has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh and comes up with Li-Polymer type. There is no user-replaceable and does not support USB Type-C charger. The talk time is up to 34 hours.
The Redmi 6 Pro does not support fast charging, but 10W adapter give a 55 percent charge in an hour, and it takes 2 hours and 35 minutes to charge it completely from zero.
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| User-Replaceable | No |
| USB Type-C | No |
Camera:
The camera app of Redmi 6 Pro is simple and easy to use, by just swiping away the shooting modes. It has a dual primary camera setup having 12MP f/2.2 Primary Camera and 5 MP f/2.2, Depth Camera. Autofocus is decent in good light. The HDR also balances the exposure. The landscape shots in daylight are good and the colors were pleasing too.
In low light, the autofocus speed is not good, and it takes a little while for saving images. Details were quite mushy due to the noise reduction process, and colors were a bit dull. Portrait mode takes advantage of the secondary 5-megapixel camera on the back.
On the front, it has 5MP f/2.0 Primary Camera for selfie shots which takes only better selfies under good light. There is a lack of screen flash, and the low-light images turned out grainy.
Video performance was quite decent, and stabilization worked well, with no visible jelly effect around the edges of the frame. The maximum resolution at is 1080p.
Rear Camera:
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2 Primary Camera 5 MP f/2.2, Depth Camera |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus |
| Physical Aperture | F2.2 |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps, 1280×720 @ 120 fps |
Front Camera:
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera |
| Physical Aperture | F2.0 |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Network and connectivity:
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has a dual SIM slot and both accept the Nano-SIMs. It supports 4G, 3G, and 2G networks. Connectivity options include 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, mobile hotspot, micro USB.
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Available |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.964 W/kg, Body: 0.780 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| GPS | Available with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Multimedia:
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has no FM Radio. It supports Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack.
| FM Radio | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack |
Sensors:
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has a fingerprint sensor and it is available on the rear of the phone. It has other sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope.
| Fingerprint Sensor | Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro FAQs:
1. What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro in India?
The price of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro in India is Rs. 7,900 for 4GB/64GB.
2. What are the colors available in Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
There are four colors available such as Black, Blue, Gold, Red.
3. When was Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro launched in India?
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro was launched in India on September 11, 2018.
4. What is the battery capacity of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
The battery capacity of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is 4000 mAh.
5. What is the screen resolution of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
The screen resolution of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is 1080 x 2280 pixels.