We used Nokia 6 (2018) and Redmi Note 5 Pro for your convenience for about two weeks and tried to find out if Nokia’s latest midrange smartphone has the ability to challenge Xiaomi? Let’s know …
Redmi Note 5 Pro Vs Nokia 6 (2018) Design
Talking about the design, Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6 (2018) Metals are made and they come with onscreen capacitive buttons. Both phones seem to be sleek and classy, but Nokia 6 (2018) gives more premium due to strong build quality. This does not mean that the Redmi Note 5 Pro is weak from anywhere. Also consider that Xiaomi’s smartphone seems to be modern due to thin bezel. The border of Nokia 6 (2018) is more wide than compared, due to which the design seems old.
Redmi Note 5 Pro gives a good feeling in hands due to curved edge and curved edges. The fingerprint sensor of Note 5 Pro is faster and accurate than Nokia’s phone. Nokia 6 (2018) has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Whereas in the Redmi Note 5 Pro you will get a micro-USB port.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Vs Nokia 6 (2018) Specification
Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6 (2018) are very different from each other from inside. Xiaomi’s phone comes with a strong specification at a cheap price. At the same time, Nokia’s phone is part of Android One Program. That is, the company is eyeing clean and latest software and regular updates.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor has been used in Redmi Note 5 Pro. At the same time, Nokia 6 (2018) comes with Snapdragon 630 processor. HMD Global has made available only 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variants of Nokia 6 (2018) which is available for Rs 16,999. At the same time, there are two variants of the Redmi Note 5 Pro- 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage for Rs 14,999 and 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage for Rs 16,999. You will be able to use microSD card in both smartphones. Sadly, they come with hybrid sim trays. That is, you have to choose one of the second SIM card and microSD card.
Nokia 6 (2018) has a 5.5-inch full-HD display and its aspect ratio is 16: 9. The Redmi Note 5 Pro 18: 9 comes with a 5.99 inch full-HD+ screen with aspect ratio. Colors are more Panchi on the Nokia 6 (2018) display than the Redmi Note 5 Pro and brightness level is also better. But the Redmi Note 5 Pro looks more immersive due to the long screen and the viewing angle is also a bit better.
Nokia 6 (2018) has a 3000 mAh battery, while Xiaomi’s handset is equipped with 4000 mAh battery. The connectivity features of both phones include 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Nokia 6 (2018) Performance, Software and Battery Life
The Redmi Note 5 Pro in the benchmark score is far ahead of Nokia 6 (2018). Even on paper, the specification of Xiaomi’s phone is more powerful. But there is not much difference between the two phones in common use. Both handsets handle multi -tasking very easily.
Talking about the software, the difference between the two phones is huge. Nokia 6 (2018) is part of Google’s Android One program. There is no unwanted app in this. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is also guaranteed to update for 2 years.
At the same time, Redmi Note 5 Pro has a scinded version of Android 7.1.2. MIUI stock is not as smooth as Android. Xiaomi’s skin is equipped with a lot of feature and has additional features like One handed mode and dual apps. Both smartphones have face recognition inbuilt, which do good work in better lights. This feature starts getting stuck in low light.

Redmi Note 5 Pro defeats Nokia 6 (2018) in terms of battery life. However, both phones last for the whole day with common use. But the battery of Redmi Note 5 Pro keeps a little left in the last.
The rear of Nokia 6 (2018) has a 16 -megapixel sensor, which is with zees optics. It is equipped with F/2.0 aperture. The front of the handset has an 8 -megapixel fixed focus sensor. Its aperture is also F/2.0. There is a dual camera setup on the back of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The primary camera is 12 megapixels which is F/2.2 aperture. The secondary sensor is 5 megapixels. A 20 -megapixel sensor has been given for selfie fans. It comes with LED flash. With the help of the company’s AI Logurithm, you will be able to take a bokeh shot.
The autofocus of Redmi Note 5 Pro is fast and accurate. At the same time, Redmi Note 5 Pro appears to struggle in the case of white balance. Comparison of this Nokia 6 (2018) gives photos with more clear and details. Both smartphones are seen struggling a little in low light. But the Redmi Note 5 Pro is successful in achieving more details. There is also a secondary camera on the back of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which helps in gaining the depth of field effects in the photographs. The result is that photos are better than average.
Nokia 6 (2018) has a Bothi feature, that is, users will be able to capture photos and videos with front and rear cameras at a time. This feature is useful, but in this mode there is some damage to the quality of both cameras. Redmi Note 5 Pro takes a good selfie. But the front sensor of Nokia 6 (2018) captures more details and dynamic photos.
Our decision
There can be many reasons to buy Redmi Note 5 Pro instead of Nokia 6 (2018). Redmi Note 5 Pro has better cameras, 18: 9 displays, good battery life and many other attractive features with bezel -equipped design. 4 GB variants of Redmi Note 5 Pro can be purchased for Rs 14,999, which is also Rs 2,000 cheaper than Nokia 6 (2018).
At the same time, Nokia 6 (2018) is a solid smartphone, whose build quality is fantastic. It will get USB-Type C port, clean and latest software and better front camera. Apart from this, it will also be found more easily than Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Both smartphones have their own benefits. Their customers are also different. Users who want to get better at a low price should choose Redmi Note 5 Pro. At the same time, Nokia 6 (2018) is for those, who give aspects to aspects like stock Android, time update and magnificent build quality.