Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 4:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:37 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 6 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"30% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.72" inches69% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5020 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)24% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
395 PPI	vs	+428 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)	Xiaomi Mi6 MCE16, Xiaomi Sagit
Country or region available	India, (Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	3/25/2020	4/1/2017
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)	70.5 x 145.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP f/2.652mm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black • 20:9 display (450 nits) • MIUI 11	• Colors: Black, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 6 (128GB)
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