HMD Global has
finally launched Nokia 6 (2018) in India, around a month after its global debut
at MWC 2018 in March and four months since its original Chinese launch. The
handset has been priced at Rs 16,999 and is now available for purchase.
Nokia 6
(2018) looks somewhat similar to Nokia 6 (2017) on the outside, but HMD Global
has upgraded some its internals. Specifically, the handset now packs a
Snapdragon 639 SoC as opposed to the SD 430 in the predecessor.
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
Having
been launched at this price point, Nokia 6 (2018) will face some serious
competition from Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Redmi Note 5 pro is easily among
the best smart phones you can currently buy under Rs 20,000.
But if you
are confused between Nokia's best comeback Smartphone and the reigning king of
the under-Rs 20k price segment, our comparison might make it easier for you to
choose what's best for you.
Nokia 6 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Specifications
Nokia 6
(2018) flaunts a 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) display with a 2.5D curved
Gorilla Glass 3 protection atop. The display employs a standard 16:9 aspect
ratio, which is a little disappointing.
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
The Redmi
Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch full HD+ (2160x1080p) display with 2.5D curved
Gorilla Glass and the new 18:9 aspect ratio.
The new
Nokia 6 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor that comes
mated to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The Redmi Note 5 Pro trumps it with a
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Both handsets support expandable memory and can hold microSD cards up to 128GB.
As far as
cameras go, the new Nokia 6 features a single 16MP rear camera with f/2.0
aperture, dual-tone LED flash and Carl Zeiss Optics. The front camera is an 8MP
shooter for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi
Note 5 Pro, on the other hand, features a dual-camera setup at the back,
consisting of a 12MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary
sensor with 1.12-micron pixels and f/2.0 aperture. On the front, too, the Redmi
Note 5 Pro offers a better 20MP selfie camera.
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| Nokia 6 2018 with Zeiss Optics |
Furthermore,
Nokia 6 is backed by 3,000mAh battery that supports fast-charging, but the
Redmi Note 5 Pro packs a much larger 4,000mAh battery that can easily see
through a day or two with moderate usage.
Software-wise,
Nokia 6 runs pure Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with zero bloat ware, while
the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes pre-installed with Xiaomi's MIUI 9 custom skin on
top of Android 7.1 Nougat.
Nokia 6: What's good?
- The
renowned Nokia build quality. Nokia 6 features a premium aluminum uni body
design that's crafted out of a single block of 6000-series aluminum
- The
rose gold accents around the camera and edges
- Stock
Android 8.0 Oreo experience
Nokia
6: What's not so good?
- 5.5-inch
display with 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Lower
RAM and storage (3GB RAM + 32GB storage at Rs 16,999)
- Single
rear camera
- Comparatively
smaller battery
Redmi
Note 5 Pro: What's good?
- 5.99-inch
Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Snapdragon
636 octa-core processor is slightly better than Snapdragon 630
- Twice
the RAM and memory (6GB RAM + 64GB storage at Rs 16,999)
- Dual
rear camera setup with 12MP + 5MP sensors
- 20MP
front-facing selfie camera
- Bigger
4,000mAh battery
Redmi Note 5 Pro: What's not so good?
- MIUI
9 based on Android 7.1 Nougat
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| Nokia 6 2018 |
So which one should you buy?
Finally,
the choice between Nokia 6 (2018) and the Redmi Note 5 Pro boils down to a
question of what you want from your smartphone. A premium build quality or
better overall performance? If the build quality and Nokia badge score high on
your list of priorities, Nokia 6 (2018) is not a bad option at all. Expect that
it offers comparatively less in every aspect (except the build) for the same
price.
However,
if you want a smartphone that offers the maximum bang for the buck, the Redmi
Note 5 Pro is the one to buy. It offers a better and bigger display, double the
RAM and storage, dual cameras, a 20MP selfie camera and a better processor at
the same price (Rs 16,999).
Then
again, you will have to be very patient since the Redmi Note 5 Pro only goes on
"flash sale" on certain days of the week and for a limited time.
Hopefully, Nokia won't follow the same path.
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