#SmartphonesFaceoff: Nokia 5.1 Plus v/s Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

26 Sep 2018

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Nokia 5.1 Plus v/s Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

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In India's fast-growing and highly competitive budget-smartphone segment, the battle is fiercer than ever before.

Hence, in today's face-off, we pit against each other two new, with similar specifications smartphones - Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Nokia 5.1 Plus.

Both the phones are priced around Rs. 10,000, but which one should you buy?

Here's our spec-wise comparison to help you decide better.
In this article
Pricing of both the phones At a glance All about the screen For the shutterbugs For the love of Selfies All the important stuff Lifeblood of your smartphone Staying connected How things stack up!
Information

Pricing of both the phones
The Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant. On the other hand, the Redmi 6 Pro costs Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model and Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant.
Design

At a glance
Up front, Redmi 6 Pro sports a notch-based display with noticeable borders and a beefier bottom chin. On the back, there's a vertically-stacked camera module and a fingerprint sensor, both housed in a polycarbonate chassis.

On the other hand, Nokia 5.1 Plus features a slightly wider cut-out but has 2.5D curved glass on both the sides with a premium-looking high-gloss finish.

Winner: Nokia 5.1 Plus.
Display

All about the screen
The Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.84-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) panel with a pixel density of about 432ppi and an aspect ratio of 19:9.

On the other hand, the Nokia 5.1 Plus sports a 5.86-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) display with a pixel density of about 317ppi and 19:9 aspect ratio.

Winner: Redmi 6 Pro for its crispier and higher resolution display.
Primary Camera

For the shutterbugs
The Redmi 6 Pro offers an AI-powered dual rear camera setup comprising a 12MP + 5MP setup with f/2.2 aperture and LED flashlight.

And, Nokia 5.1 Plus sports a dual rear-camera setup comprising a 13MP primary sensor with a f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor, along with an LED flash module.

Winner: Nokia 5.1 Plus for its slightly better optics.
Selfie Camera

For the love of Selfies
In the selfie department, the Redmi 6 Pro sports a 5MP (f/2.2) camera with AI-based Portrait mode, Beautify, and HDR.

Nokia 5.1 Plus gets an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 80.4-degree wide angle view. Further, HMD Global has offered a host of AI-optimized features such as Portrait lighting.

Winner: Nokia 5.1 Plus for the extra megapixels.
Internals

All the important stuff
The Redmi 6 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage (expandable upto 256GB).

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is backed by a MediaTek Helio P60 processor, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB).

Notably, both the processors have their own pros and cons and hence a tie.
Sensors & Software

Lifeblood of your smartphone
Both the phones pack a standard array of sensors including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

In terms of software, Nokia 5.1 Plus runs stock Android Oreo 8.1 whereas the Redmi 6 Pro runs Android Oreo-based MIUI 9.6.

Here, Nokia 5.1 Plus has an advantage with timely and promised updates as part of Android One program.
Battery & Connectivity

Staying connected
In terms of connectivity, both the phones support dual-SIMs, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

However, Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with a USB Type-C port while the Xiaomi phone has a Micro-USB port.

In terms of battery, Redmi 6 Pro has a much bigger 4,000mAh battery as against Nokia 5.1 Plus' 3,060mAh battery.

Winner: Redmi 6 Pro.
Our result

How things stack up!
The Nokia 5.1 Plus stands out with a premium finish, slightly better cameras, and Android One support.

On the other hand, Redmi 6 Pro has a better display, a bigger battery, and a customized UI.

Hence, if you're looking to use a sturdy phone for at least two years, Nokia 5.1 Plus is a great buy.