Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 14 scores (from 26 reviews)
Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
With Xiaomi's Redmi series, last year's "innovation" from Cupertino has reached the low-priced midrange smartphone market. The Redmi 6 delivers an outstanding performance in addition to – or perhaps despite – the notch in the upper third of the display. Our detailed review includes more information about the Xiaomi smartphone's performance and answers the question whether an import of this midrange smartphone is worth the effort.
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Archive.org versionThe Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is the successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro and has a few upgrades over the model it replaces. The notched display on the Redmi Note 6 Pro is bigger and brighter, and the cameras have also been upgraded, which does result in better output. Xiaomi has improved slightly on a product that was already good, and the refresh was necessary because competition has now caught up with Xiaomi, in the form of the Nokia 6.1 Plus (Review) and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 (Review).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Archive.org versionStay tuned to Gadgets 360 for our extensive review of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, coming up very soon, in which we test its display, design, performance, software, battery life, camera, and value for money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionIt's the new Redmi Note and for the fans, this is enough of a reason for an upgrade even though the novelties aren't that many since the Redmi 5 Pro. But the Redmis, and the Notes particularly, are becoming more attractive by the hour for users that are either disappointed by the major companies in the industry, or just tired of the high prices they are charging lately.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Tech PP
Archive.org versionSo, who is the Redmi 6 Pro for? And where does it stand in the flooded space of smartphones in its segment? Well, if you’re looking for a compact smartphone with a display notch, good set of cameras and a sublime battery, you can consider the Redmi 6 Pro. However, phones mentioned above like the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 offer a better chipset, an even bigger battery and a stock Android experience resulting in much better performance, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus with the Helio P60 should be one of the best performing devices in this segment if that’s what you’re looking for and can forgo a little in the camera and battery departments. To put it in a simpler way, the Redmi 6 Pro is good, but it’s bettered by other phones in this segment mainly in the performance department, and then can be a deciding factor for many.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2018
Source: Gadgets Now
Archive.org versionXiaomi Redmi 6 Pro comes with a starting price tag of Rs 10,999. At this price point, the smartphone offers all the essential features of a budget smartphone. However, it is not the ultimate budget device which you can buy. The smartphone has a bulky form factor and offers an average camera setup. This means you can clearly give this one a miss. Instead of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro you can consider buying the Honor N9 which falls under the same price bracket and offers a much better design and performance. The legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” Is anyone at Xiaomi listening?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Archive.org versionLooking at Xiaomi’s current Redmi lineup, the Redmi 6 Pro doesn’t make a very strong case for itself. There’s nothing terribly wrong with it, but at the same time, it doesn’t really offer anything new or different compared to the existing Redmi Note 5 (Review), which costs Rs. 1,000 less for the same amount of RAM and storage. You also have the Redmi Y2 (Review) at the exact same price as the Redmi 6 Pro, and that model has a better front camera, but you'd compromise a bit on the display and battery capacity. What Xiaomi has essentially done here is create a bit of confusion in its own lineup.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: The Indian Express
Archive.org versionFrankly, the Redmi series is very confusing right now. If you have an older Redmi phone like Redmi Note 3, Redmi 3S, etc, you can consider upgrading to this, though the performance bump might not be so obvious. For Redmi Note 4 or Note 5 users, the only big plus is the dual-camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionThe Redmi series is mostly an automatic recommendation for someone looking for a budget or mid-range smartphone, and the Redmi 6 Pro is no different. It’s a reliable and functional smartphone in a compact, well-built chassis, even if a tad boring.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2018
Source: India Today
Archive.org versionThere has been a lot of hype around the Redmi 6 Pro in India because the Redmi 6 Pro became the Android One-powered Mi A2 Lite in select markets. Just because the Mi A2 Lite is not coming to India doesn't mean buyers in India would mind trying out its capable hardware and its notch design. It may not be meant for power users, but for everybody else, the Redmi 6 Pro presents a viable option. Whatever be the case, it would certainly be advantage Xiaomi.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tech2
Archive.org versionThe Redmi 6 Pro does everything right in typical Xiaomi fashion but fails to offer something new.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Fone Arena
Archive.org versionThe Redmi 6 Pro isn’t really a game changing phone. Think of it as a nice iterative upgrade. A refresh that brings in some additional modern elements to an already solid offering. The Snapdragon 625 isn’t as good as the 636 on the Redmi Note 5 Pro but is a good enough mid way ground. Similarly, the dual camera array is much better than the Redmi 5 and just a touch behind the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Essentially, the Redmi 6 Pro is a great stepping stone between budget and mid range hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets
Archive.org versionStay tuned to Gadgets 360 for our extensive upcoming reviews of the Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6 Pro, in which we will evaluate their design, displays, software, performance, battery life, cameras, and value for money.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2018
Source: Think Digit
Archive.org versionThe Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro introduces the notch to the entry-level segment, but underneath, it has the old Snapdragon 625 chipset. The phone isn't going to turn heads, but if you're looking for something reliable and functional, the Redmi 6 Pro is a good choice. Although, note that there are other more powerful options this time in the form the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 which runs on the Snapdragon 636 and has stock Android interface. It will ultimately come down to the availability, and considering the dollar-rupee fluctuations, the price is also likely to increase in a few months.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2018
Source: The Mobile Indian
Archive.org versionTo conclude, the Redmi 6 Pro comes loaded with a solid yet similar design language. The display looks good and the battery should be enough to last one full day. The processor is surely Xiaomi’s favourite and the camera performance looks decent. As for the competition is concerned, it will face a stiff competition with the likes of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Realme 1 and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2018
Source: Gogi.in
Archive.org versionThe Redmi 6 Pro is a good handset, a decent one with above average performance and above average camera quality. Battery life is pretty impressive thanks to the combination of Snapdragon 625 with 4000 mAh battery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Smartphone - 6/18
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 52% display: 88% mobility: 58% workmanship: 100%
Source: Chinahandys.net
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Recensione.biz
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 70% mobility: 100%
Source: Tutto Android
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 90% features: 85% display: 79% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Androidiani
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/07/2018
Source: Pianeta Cellulare
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Very long battery life; nice display; smart AI mode; compact size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2018
Source: Cinafoniaci
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice display; fast fingerprint sensor; solid workmanship. Negative: No B20 band.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2018
Source: Top for Phone
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Attractive design; nice screen; high performance; low price; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2018
Source: Ferra.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Svet Androida
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Solid workmanship; nice display; long battery life; good price. Negative: Only microUSB port; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Source: FPT shop
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Attractive price; premium design; metal case; elegant display; nice cameras; good performance; impressive battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2019
Comment
Model: Do you have those days where you no longer feel surprised when something happens? This started to happen for me when I see a new Xiaomi smartphone / phablet or anything new Xiaomi releases.
We used to have, well actually, we still have this behavior for some high-end device manufacturers. But it feels a bit different for Xiaomi since they exist in almost all segments. From smart wrist bands to smart TVs or from smartphones to gaming laptops. Their strategy is like trying to flood the world with everything and it seems like it is starting to pay off.
So what I have here today is the Redmi 6 Pro. What is different from Redmi 5 Note Pro you may ask and I can gladly say a notch. Is that it? The screen is a bit smaller and also the processor is a bit outdated.
So why release a new model? Besides the notch on the screen and the 19:9 screen resolution, I really couldn't find anything new and this begs me the question, why should you upgrade? Is this an innovation? Definitely not. Haptics-wise what you get is pretty similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but I must admit the screen is better. Camera, battery life or any other thing is not better if not worse.
Since this is a device that stays in the middle segment, in which the competition is pretty high, I see this model as an attempt to follow the trend to 18:9 / 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. Besides that, I am neither impressed nor disappointed. But having used some Xiaomi branded products, I won't question their quality for the price they provide.
Overall Xiaomi products are price/performance products for me and the Redmi 6 Pro is no different. Whether you buy it or not, there is competition from Asus, Motorola, Wiko, Honor and countless other brands. The decision making totally depends on your budget. If you are looking for something premium, Xiaomi is not what you are looking for. But if you are someone, that likes to follow trends and doesn't mind buying a new device each year and try out new things, sure thing go ahead and buy Redmi 6 Pro. You will most likely not be disappointed by your decision.
Hands-on article by Ümit Yılmaz Güneş
Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.84":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Xiaomi:
Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.
75.94%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
