Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro review

19 Oct 2018
It's been almost nine months since the Redmi Note 5 series premiered, and it's already time for an upgrade. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is now official, shaking up the lineup with one of the most recognizable and controversial features on the market - a frame-to-frame display with a notch.

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  • 19 Oct 2018

It's now asus time to launch max pro m2

    Anonymous, 19 Oct 2018"The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is very cheap, doesn... moreAlso in some markets it's ZB602KL, not 601, and has NFC for Google Pay.

      Anonymous, 19 Oct 2018Does it really matter much? Sometimes 2.4GHz WIFI is more s... more2.4 GHz Wi-Fi can be too crowded. Anyway, that worthed to mention.

        Anonymous, 19 Oct 2018Pros -Big screen with superb contrast and tiny bezels. -G... more> "ADs in MIUI. (Can be solved by installing Xiaomi.eu after unlocking of bootloader.)"

        That is a desinformation. I turned off ads in MIUI apps without unlocking bootloader or installing other ROMs.

        Go to MIUI app "Security" -> "Data transfer" -> "Network connections" -> 3-dots menu -> "Background connections" -> find and turn off:
        - Analytics
        - Facebook App Manager
        - Facebook Services
        - msa

        Also turn off "Show recommendations" in every MIUI app' settings.

        Sorry if I misspelled some titles, I use russian language. Also, the route is for MIUI 10, but similar for older versions.

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          • PGq
          • 19 Oct 2018

          Nicolas F, 19 Oct 2018But they forgot that it hasn't Wi-Fi 5 GHz.Does it really matter much? Sometimes 2.4GHz WIFI is more stable despite the slower speed.

            Well, I expected that battery life of this phone would be worse than of Redmi 5 Plus (have one) and Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera (should have waited for that one)...
            but not THAT worse oO

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              • Anonymous
              • PGq
              • 19 Oct 2018

              Pros
              -Big screen with superb contrast and tiny bezels.
              -Great battery life. (4000mAh)
              -The Snapdragon 636 is excellent for the class.
              -Very good all-round camera experience.
              -3.5mm jack, microsd slot as STANDARD
              -IR blaster and FM Radio are included at this price range
              -3 / 4GB RAM, 32 / 64GB eMMC 5.0
              -Hybrid dual SIM (4G+3G)
              -4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac
              -Fingerprint Sensor

              Cons
              -4K video recording requires a third-party app. (Can be solved by installing Xiaomi.eu after unlocking of bootloader.)
              -Outdated microUSB port. (Xiaomi's decision to keep cost down, whether you like it or not.)
              -Lacks fast charging. (Can be solved by installing custom ROM that supports fast charging after unlocking of bootloader.)
              -FUGLY NOTCH. (Use hide notch in MIUI settings.)
              -ADs in MIUI. (Can be solved by installing Xiaomi.eu after unlocking of bootloader.)

              There, fixed it for you, edi**r.

                Anonymous, 19 Oct 2018"The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is very cheap, doesn... moreBut they forgot that it hasn't Wi-Fi 5 GHz.

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                  • PGq
                  • 19 Oct 2018

                  AnonD-632062, 19 Oct 2018Despite the increasing quantity and quality of direct compe... more"The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is very cheap, doesn't have a notch, but has the same Snapdragon 636 chip, and a good enough dual-camera on the back. It boasts a massive 5,000 mAh battery underneath the 6" screen, which combined with the low price may tip the odds in its favor."

                  Glad that GSMArena did a honorable mention of this device.

                    With the Realme 2 Pro and now the Honor 8x in India, at least here they can not even think of launching this at 14-15k even for the higher 4/64 variant.
                    I am guessing this to be the Redmi Note 6 in India (they wouldn't have seen the RM2Pro and 8x coming when they launched it with the same SD636), and a separate Redmi Note 6 Pro altogether.
                    Both the RM2Pro and 8x will simply demolish this at 14-15k.

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                      • AnonD-632062
                      • 3Ye
                      • 19 Oct 2018

                      Despite the increasing quantity and quality of direct competitors, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is still a great phone for a great price, that checks all the basic boxes. It's only drawback would be the ugly notch.

                      In addition to it's worthy competitors, the Oppo Realme 2 Pro, Xiaomi Mi A2 (in-house sibling rivalry), Asus Zenfone Max Pro and the Motorola One Power, I would also suggest the new Lenovo K5 Pro too.

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                        • jHn
                        • 19 Oct 2018

                        If it's supposed to be the same as the Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera, then why is there no Fast Charging support out of the box?

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