Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro - advantages and disadvantages

At the beginning of this year, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was a resounding success. Often fans and experts awarded this popular model top positions in the ranking of high-quality and at the same time inexpensive devices. The gadget has become a true bestseller of 2019. It is worth noting that he went on sale not so long ago, in February.

Only more than half a year has passed since the release of the fifth model, and the best manufacturer of low-cost mobile devices presented it with a successor - the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed in this article.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro review

Presented novelty - a phone that is destined to become the face of the organization in the first quarter of next year. Why? Because it so happened that the success of a company is measured not by advanced gadgets, but by the price of the budget segment. A new model should be attributed to this category of the market.

Appearance and ergonomics

Most likely, the only innovation that was forced to attract attention was the appearance of the “bangs”. This was not news to users as the company is re-branding all new devices with notched displays. Thanks to the “monobrow”, the developers managed to increase the screen dimensions to 0.27 inch, but at the same time maintain the dimensions of the predecessor. In the lower part, a similar “chin” is striking. Scanners, two front cameras and a speaker are hidden in the monobrow.

From the rear, there are practically no changes. This is still the same smartphone with a metal cover, in the upper and lower parts of which there are plastic overlays for antenna output, only more rounded at the corners. It is worth noting that the majority of loyal fans of Xiaomi expected that the company would get rid of plastic materials in 2019. The fingerprint sensor is located in the center of the upper part, and the dual camera module protrudes and points in a vertical position.

The volume control button is located on the right side, next to it is the unlock key. The slot for Dual SIM and memory cards, the developers have moved to the back. The speaker is at the bottom, and to the left there is a MicroUSB charging connector, an audio headset jack and a speaker. The device went on sale in four colors:

1. Black;
2. Pink gold;
3. Blue;
4. Red.

The dimensions of the device are 157.9x76.4x8.2 mm, and the weight is 175 grams.

Screen

The novelty is equipped with an IPS screen with a diagonal of 6.26 inches, a resolution of 2280x1080 px (Full HD), as well as aspect ratios of 19:9 and a pixel saturation of 403 ppi. The matrix is ​​similar to that installed in Note 5 Pro and is superior from all sides. By the way, the viewing angle is also inimitable.

Extreme sharpness is enough for easy reading of information from the display in the sun. Most fans of the line believe that the lowest threshold will be slightly lowered, because viewing content at night on the fifth model was not always convenient for the eyes. The color reproduction is normal, but the white balance is different. It all depends on a particular device, which is not uncommon for a company. In the parameters there is an eye protection mode and color control.

Sound and communication

According to this characteristic, everything remained unchanged. There is only one speaker, but it is good. Headset jack is present.

Regarding communication, everything is the same. It is worth noting that if the user decides to purchase the version from China on Ali Express, then it would be advisable to be prepared for the fact that there is no band 20, which is sometimes necessary for 4G functionality in domestic regions. The international modification will come out more expensive, but it should be produced with a set of mandatory frequencies. Alas, there is no point in waiting for the NFC block.

Interface

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is promised to be released with MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1. Soon after the first sales, version 9.0 will also be open. Among the key differences in the new system are the following:

• New appearance of notifications, parts of native applications, multitasking menu, volume control panel;
• Fresh alarm and notification sounds that now look like natural ones;
• Improving performance and stable operation;
• Improvement in the form of artificial intelligence in order to adapt the system and programs.

It is worth noting that the firmware came out in 2018, good, nimble, and at the same time energy efficient. She also became much more attractive. There is no point in worrying that it is uncomfortable and of poor quality.It fulfills all the wishes of the owner and does not force you to waste time flashing the device.

cameras

Fascinatingly, the smartphone has 4 cameras, but the rear cameras are no different from those that were demonstrated in the predecessor. The main unit S5K2L2 here is from Samsung at 12 MP with aperture of 1.4. The additional sensor S5K5E8 has a 5 MP unit and is only needed to blur the background. There is support for phase detection autofocus, which works quickly, there is no optical image stabilization.

The performance of the main module is incredible for the price, as it can capture detailed shots even in poor lighting conditions. It is important that software in China is performed at the proper level. In general, the camera is excellent, during the day the dynamic range is wide, the saturation is extreme, and the white balance is natural. There is an "AI" mode, in which the pictures are post-processed through AI, and sometimes this gives incredible results.

The front camera is brand new. The key module - IMX376 from Sony has a resolution of 20 MP, and the additional one - 2 MP. The quality of the photos is slightly better, and the "Bokeh" option works much more accurately for the front camera. It is worth noting that it has various configurations and filters that allow you to take extraordinary selfie-style shots.

Photo examples

How to take pictures during the day:

Filling

According to user reviews, the hardware in the new product is a little disappointing. The fact is that everyone expected to see Snapdragon 660 inside the phone, but the company preferred accessibility and equipped the device with an eight-core Snapdragon 636 processor, made using 14-nm technology. It is worth noting that the same chip was installed in the previous model.It has 4 cores from Kryo 260 Silver clocked at 1.6GHz and 4 cores from Kryo 260 Gold clocked at 1.8GHz. The productive Adreno 509 acted as a graphics accelerator.

This SoC makes it possible to produce a smooth image for active games at medium values, and in some cases at the limit. It is worth noting that in any case, it loses in terms of CPU functionality to the Snapdragon 660 processor. The performance power is also less, but only slightly. In fact, it's a little sad that Xiaomi did not dare to step forward and improve the chip in the new product in order to improve the popularity of the models.

SoC testing in synthetic tests showed the following values:

• An Tutu - 117,500;
• Geek bench SCore - 1365;
• Geek bench MCore - 5000.

It is worth noting that there is no throttling, as well as overheating, and the energy efficiency is great, which contributes to the autonomy of work in the period from one charge to the next, even in the process of performing heavy tasks.

The memory modifications are as follows:

1. 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM;
2. 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM.

Duration of work

The leader among the inexpensive segment of mobile phones - Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was equipped with a powerful 4000 mAh battery. This is more than just enough for the smartphone to work smoothly for one and a half to two days. On top of that, you get the option to add a fast charging option and battery reliability. Excellent duration of work is another plus of this line.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Display;
• duration of work;
• cameras;
• The presence of a 3.5 mm jack for audio;
• Sound;
• Interface.

• Lack of NFC block;
• Plastic lining on the shell;
• Old processor.

What is the price?

The average price is 13,000 rubles.

Characteristics

Results

In general, there is no point in switching to a new model for Note 5 Pro owners. And users who only make a decision to purchase should definitely pay due attention to the model.