Topping the list in the budget Redmi 6 series, is the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and guess what? It comes with the pricey notch! This gives you the opportunity to have an experience of a notched smartphone without having to part with too much. Although the specs here are modest, the smartphone looks quite elegant and up to date in terms of software. Handling the smartphone might give it away as it is made of plastic but it still impresses with a sleek design.
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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Key Specs and Features
- 5.84-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (432 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo (MIUI 9)
- Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 with 3GB/4GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear )
- 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
In one word, the smartphone looks modern with some added premium perks which includes a full view, notched display and a nice 19:9 aspect ratio. Made of plastic, it considerably makes the smartphone less heavy but it is quite durable and can take a fall. The notch is not the only thing this smartphone has in common with the famed iPhone X, it also has a similar rear camera arrangement.
In the display section, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro impresses with quite a decent resolution. There’s the notch mentioned earlier with an impressive screen coverage alongside slight bezels at the bottom. Extending up to 5.84-inch, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sports a healthy1080 x 2280 pixels display and 432ppi pixel density.
Battery and Camera
There is a considerably large battery power or as you might have it an ample power capacity. That is a 4, 000mAh battery, that should serve you well for a day on normal intensive usage. There is no USB Type-C just the normal MicroUSB port with no fast charge meaning charging will take about 2hrs.
As for the most important feature for picture lovers, there is quite a decent enough camera to give a good picture. Although, low light is the undoing of all budget smartphone’s camera, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro performs impressively. The rear has a double camera including a 12MP and 5MP sensor with LED flash in between. On the other hand, you just have a single 5MP selfie camera in the notch.
Hardware and Software
Here it is commendable that the smartphone comes with a fair Qualcomm SoC which is responsible for keeping things going. With eight cores, Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 performs better paired with other parts of the spec list part of which is an Adreno 512 GPU.
The rest of them includes a 3GB RAM in bed with 32GB of internal storage space. It gets better with a more premium version having 4GB and 64GB internal storage space. The two versions have an expansion limit of 256GB and boots Android 8.1 Oreo from the get-go alongside MIUI 9.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Pricing and Availability
The price is expected to start at around 63, 000 Naira in various online stores and smartphone retail outlets depending on your location.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo (MIUI 9.0)
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB/4GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
- Dimension: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 178g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (432 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 5MP + 12MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB/64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: XviD/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
