Nokia 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: 4GB RAM, 16MP Cam for under Rs.15,000!

Let’s take a look at the next battle between two mid-range phones from Nokia and Xiaomi. It’s Nokia 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus! One of these handsets offers specs like 4GB RAM, 16MP Camera! Read more to find out the final winner!

Nokia 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus specs

One of the competitors, Nokia 6 was the first Android handset that HMD Global released this 2017. On the other hand, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus and its brother Redmi 5 last November as the next member of the mid-range series. Let’s check out what these two handsets feature now! For Nokia 6 specs, this Nokia handset sports a 5.5-inch LCD (1080 x 1920 pixels). Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus specs include a 5.9-inch full HD with the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. With better resolutions, the Xiaomi handset wins this round!
Under the hood, Nokia 6 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus takes power from a stronger Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Regarding the storage, Nokia 6 comes in different variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Similarly, the Xiaomi handset also offers variants: 3GB RAM with 32G ROM, 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. All are expandable up to 128 GB. With a larger storage, Nokia 6 wins a point! Furthermore, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), while Nokia 6 is running on Android 8.0 Oreo.


Regarding the photography, Nokia 6 camera system features a 16MP rear camera (f/2.0) and an 8MP front-facing camera for taking selfies (f/2.0). On the contrary, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus camera sports a 12 MP (f/2.2, 1.25 μm) primary setup. Additionally, there is also a 5MP selfie shooter. Thanks to a better camera system, Nokia 6 moves up one more point! Finally, the Nokia phone packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus offer a more significant 4000 mAh juice box.

Nokia 6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus release date and price

Both handsets are available on the market now, with Nokia 6 release date fell in 2017. For the cost, Nokia 6 price is around $232 ~ Rs. 14,999. Besides, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus costs around $151~ Rs. 9,737. If you prefer a nice camera setup, Nokia 6 is a better choice. But if you like a big battery handset, then we suggest getting the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus!