Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs RedMagic 6

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs RedMagic 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2021 1:03 PM, updated: 5/4/2021 5:31 AM

Compare RedMagic 6 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points RedMagic 6 Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? RedMagic 6

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 Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages RedMagic 6
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)26% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+387 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.8"19% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+5050 mAh53% 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
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Model	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 dual MDE1 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi Rosy	ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6 (128GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	RedMagic
Release date	12/1/2017	4/9/2021
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	77.19 x 169.86 millimeters (3.04 x 6.69 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	387 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	165Hz
Display features	feature not registered	630nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
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
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 China version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP f/2.2120°1.12μm 2MP f/2.478°1.75μm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Eclipse black, Aurora • Redmagic OS 4.0 • 2.5D glass display • Stereo speakers • 32-bit/384kHz audio • ICE 6.0 Liquid Cooling • 30W charger included (65W support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (16GB)	RedMagic 6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered