Overview Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro - smartphone, which has replaced the Redmi Note 5

Table of contents

• Specifications
• Packaging and appearance
• Display and Audio
• Performance
• autonomy
• Camera
• Software
• results

Redmi Note 6 Pro - successor Redmi Note 5, one of this year's most popular smartphones. Layfhaker carefully tested the new model, to determine whether it can emulate the success of its predecessor.

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Specifications

After a cursory acquaintance with the technical specifications it may seem that we randomly presented data Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. But there is no mistake: just Redmi Note 6 Pro uses almost the same components.

As chipset performs well familiar to many Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. It includes a 64-bit processor with eight cores Kryo 260 operating at frequencies up to 1.8 GHz. For graphics used video accelerator Adreno 509, which makes it possible to run any modern mobile gaming. It works with multiple systems geopositioning, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, as well as the newest wireless standard Bluetooth 5.0.

Smartphone is available in two versions. We visited in the wording of the model with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of non-volatile memory. Testing has shown that for comfort applications and store user data that's enough. However, if you want to buy a smartphone with a reserve for the future, then it is better to think about buying the version with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM.

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Packaging and appearance

The smartphone comes in a box of red color, the design of which is characteristic for the entire series Redmi. On its top cover contains the name of the model, while the rear has a short list of specifications and barcodes.

The box manufacturer put himself smartphone, cable for charging and data exchange, charger, protective pouch, instruction and clip tray SIM cards. Silicone Case perfectly fits the enclosure, literally speaking of a millimeter above the edges of the display surface and guaranteeing additional protection from scratches.

The main visual difference from the Redmi Note 5 - a fairly wide because of the dual front-facing camera cutout in the top of the screen. If desired, this "monobrov" can hide.

On the back side of the case Redmi Note 6 Pro there is nothing interesting. Conventional metal cover with plastic inserts on top and bottom, double block the main camera in the upper left corner, fingerprint in the center and the company logo at the bottom. About as many smartphones now looks like the most Xiaomi, and competing companies.

The main controls are located on the right side. The power button and volume rocker sit in their places tightly pressed with a slight click.

On the opposite side is placed a tray for SIM cards. He combined: instead of the second SIM cards, you can insert the memory card capacity up to 256 GB.

The center of the lower face has a socket for recharging. It is strange that in the Redmi Note 6 Pro still uses microUSB format, while most competitors have long switched to the USB Type-C. On either side of the connector has two rows of holes, behind which an external speaker and microphone.

On the upper side - 3.5 mm headphone jack, microphone noise reduction and infrared port, through which you can control smart appliances.

Overall design Redmi Note 6 Pro seemed a fairly ordinary. The only new item in a form - it is the notorious "monobrov" but like it is not everything. However, Redmi series phones have never been very smart appearance. Manufacturer's emphasis on practicality and low cost. In this sense, the new smartphone is no exception.

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Display and Audio

C Smartphone equipped with a display diagonal of 6.26 inches and a resolution of 1080 × 2280 pixels. It's a bit more than the Redmi Note 5, the diagonal of the screen which is 5.99 inches. In this case, the body size of the new model has remained virtually unchanged due to the cut in the screen and a fairly thin frame.

Redmi Note 6 Pro uses a high-quality IPS-matrix with wide viewing angles, good color balance and high contrast. You can configure the basic display settings manually, but with the default settings, everything looks immaculate.

With brightness control is no problem: the smart phone comfortable to use as a case of weak artificial light, and outdoors in sunlight. For lovers e-books There is a special reading mode, which reduces the burden on the eyes at night. It can be activated automatically on a schedule or manually.

The smartphone has a classic 3.5-millimeter jack for wired headphones. When connecting a high-quality headset Redmi Note 6 Pro is able to please even demanding music lovers, as it gives a great loud sound with a full frequency spectrum. But the sound of the external speaker is not too impressive. Volume is sufficient, but the quality leaves much to be desired.

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Performance

The Redmi Note 6 Pro uses the same chipset as the previous model series. We have nothing against the Snapdragon 636, as the platform has not exhausted its potential. But why release a new smartphone, if its performance is identical Redmi Note 5? The answer is known only marketing company Xiaomi.

In the synthetic tests, the results of which you can see in the screenshots, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro proved to be a medium. However, in practical use the smartphone does not cause any discomfort. With all the real problems Redmi Note 6 Pro copes without any problems. operating system interface is slow, switching between tasks is fast.

The situation with the games characteristic of the devices on the Snapdragon 636 platform. Most of the games running at high settings, but for some very demanding schedule will have to twist to the middle or even at least. However, even during long gaming sessions heating Redmi Note Pro 6 reaches a critical level.

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autonomy

Battery capacity is 4000 m · Ah - exactly the same as in the Redmi Note 5. It is not surprising that the battery life remains the same.

One charge will last for approximately two days of use, provided that you will not be too much of its load. If the smartphone will get into the hands of a fan PUBG or World of Tanks, the machine is probably possible to plant and per day. Although in this case will have to try.

from time to complete charging charger is approximately two hours.

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Camera

As the main camera is used dual module consisting of two sensors Samsung company (S5K2L7 12 Mn and Mn S5K5E8 5). This configuration without any changes moved from Redmi Note 5 which has excellent PhotoChances. Therefore, from the Redmi Note 6 Pro, we waited at least not the worst result.

In good light Redmi Note 6 for excellent photos. Automated algorithms skillfully recognize the objects in the chamber and is almost always true to the optimal settings. And if you have some experience and knowledge in this field will be able to take pictures in full manual mode.

In low light conditions the AI ​​makes mistakes more often so the defect rate increases. But even in this case, you can get good photos, especially if you do not be lazy and do several takes with different focus points and exposure time. And, of course, will not prevent solid support, relieve photos from blurring.

But the front camera Redmi Note 6 received improvements. Firstly, it has become a double, and secondly, it is now being used high-quality sensor Samsung S5K3T1 20 megapixels. This results in images with good detail, correct color reproduction and wide dynamic range. The presence of secondary camera, which is used to assess the depth of the stage, it is useful for creating beautiful portraits with a blurred background.

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Software

Redmi Note 6 Pro running MIUI 9.6 operating system based on Android 8.1. Now the manufacturer is working on an update to MIUI 10, Which is expected shortly.

About the features of MIUI has been written many articles, so we will not delve much into the subject. We only note that the software of the smartphone during our testing never was the reason for complaints. The system is stable, applications start quickly, there are no bugs.

The global version of Redmi Note 6 Pro contains all European languages, including Russian, Ukrainian and Belarus, as well as the Google Play Store app. We recommend when buying pay attention to this fact not to run randomly on a smartphone designed for the Chinese market. It may cost a few dollars cheaper, but will have to spend time re-flash.

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results

If you carefully read our review, you already knew that Redmi Note 6 Pro is almost complete analog of the previous model. Yes, the manufacturer has added "monobrov" and circulated a front-facing camera, but these innovations are necessary not for everyone. Especially when it has to pay extra for a few thousand.

Pros Redmi Note 6 Pro

• Good build and materials.
• Large and high-quality screen.
• Loud realistic sound in the headphones.
• Excellent photo quality as the main and the front camera.
• Long battery life.
• The current software, constant updating.

Cons Redmi Note 6 Pro

• The lack of fresh ideas.
• Obsolete connector microUSB.
• No NFC.
• Muffled sound of an external speaker.

At the time of this writing, the cost of the smartphone Redmi Note 6 Pro is 13 332 rubles for the version with 4 GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, or 11 495 rubles for the version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM.

The author expresses his gratitude to the company GearBest for providing the test device.