Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 SD636 China
- Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 SD636 China | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro | |
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| Model alias | Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera | Redmi 6Pro |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.4 mm 7.54 cm 0.247 ft 2.969 in | 71.68 mm 7.168 cm 0.235 ft 2.822 in |
| Height | 158.6 mm 15.86 cm 0.52 ft 6.244 in | 149.33 mm 14.933 cm 0.49 ft 5.879 in |
| Thickness | 8.05 mm 0.805 cm 0.026 ft 0.317 in | 8.75 mm 0.875 cm 0.029 ft 0.344 in |
| Weight | 181 g 0.4 lbs 6.38 oz | 178 g 0.39 lbs 6.28 oz |
| Volume | 96.27 cm³ 5.85 in³ | 93.66 cm³ 5.69 in³ |
| Colors | Black Gold Blue Rose-gold | Gold Rose-gold Blue Red Black |
| Body materials | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | - | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | CDMA 800 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz |
| LTE | LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 6 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V9.2 (Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео) МΙUΙ (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) | МΙUΙ V9.6 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео) МΙUΙ V10.3.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 636 (SDМ636) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 625 (МSМ8953) |
| Process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU | 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 260) | 8х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1800 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| GPU frequency | 430 MHz | 650 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB | 3 GB 4 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 1466 MHz | 833 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB | 32 GB 64 GB |
| eMMC 5.1 | - |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 5.99 in 152.15 mm 15.21 cm | 5.84 in 148.34 mm 14.83 cm |
| Width | 2.6 in 65.93 mm 6.59 cm | 2.4 in 60.87 mm 6.09 cm |
| Height | 5.4 in 137.12 mm 13.71 cm | 5.33 in 135.27 mm 13.53 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.08:1 | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2246 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi 163 ppcm | 451 ppi 177 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 75.84 % | 77.17 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen 1000:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m² 84% NTSC | 2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 contrast ratio 84% NTSC |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope |
| - | Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1028; Goodix |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Samsung S5K2L7 | Sony IMX486 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/2.56" | 1/2.9" |
| Pixel size | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm | 1.25 µm 0.001250 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.81 mm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel Secondary rear camera - 5 MP Sensor model - Samsung S5K5E8 (#2) Sensor type - CMOS BSI (#2) Sensor size - 2.9 x 2.15 mm (#2) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.0 (#2) | 720p @ 120 fps Secondary rear camera - 5 MP Sensor model - Samsung S5K5E8 (#2) Sensor type - CMOS BSI (#2) Sensor size - 2.9 x 2.15 mm (#2) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | OmniVision OV13855 | OmniVision OV5675 |
| Sensor type | PureCel | PureCel |
| Sensor size | 4.75 x 3.54 mm 0.23 in | 2.98 x 2.21 mm 0.15 in |
| Pixel size | 1.045 µm 0.001045 mm | 1.151 µm 0.001151 mm |
| Crop factor | 7.31 | 11.66 |
| Aperture | - | f/2 |
| Auxiliary light | LED | - |
| Image resolution | 4544 x 2856 pixels 12.98 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Features | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP HID |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AC3 AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VC-1 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 23 h 1380 min 1 days | - |
| 3G talk time | 23 h 1380 min 1 days | - |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.54 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.39 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | 1.145 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 0.98 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (India) | - | 0.964 W/kg |
| Body SAR (India) | - | 0.78 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | M1805D1SI - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) India: head - 0.964 W/kg; body - 0.780 W/kg |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 SD636 China | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |