Gionee S6 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Gionee S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2018 12:35 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 6:09 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Gionee S6 (32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) Compare Gionee S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Gionee S6 (32GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)126% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+403 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.99"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3150 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	GiONEE Elife S6 GN9010L Dual-SIM	红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Gionee	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2015	3/1/2018
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 151.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.98 in)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	342 hours (14.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Gionee S6 (32GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered